Neighborhood in Dallas, Dallas County

Living in Lower Greenville, Dallas

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10th of 53areas in Dallas
Overall score 90 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Dallas overall: C-

Lower Greenville is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 12,800 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (16 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.8 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
12,770
Median rent
$2,040
Median home value
$775,000
Household income
$133,800
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
46%
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What it's like to live in Lower Greenville

Lower Greenville is a neighborhood in Dallas with about 12,800 residents, homes built around 1978, a mix of owners and renters and 16% of households with children.

Our grade for Lower Greenville is A. That puts it 10th of 53 areas we grade in Dallas, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Lower Greenville

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $133,800, 90% higher than the Dallas median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Lower Greenville

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,040, 39% higher than the Dallas median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Lower Greenville report card

Each grade compares Lower Greenville with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $2,040, homes cost 5.8x income.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $133,800, 3.4% unemployed.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 577 violent crimes per 100k, 3,077 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 22 min, 28% work from home.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    84% have a bachelor’s degree.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    7.8% of adults uninsured.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    46% of homes owner-occupied.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

Lower Greenville compared with Dallas

Better than Dallas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 84%46 points higher than Dallas (38%)
  • Median household income: $133,80090% higher than Dallas ($70,518)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 7.8%15 points lower than Dallas (23%)

Worse than Dallas

  • Median rent: $2,04039% higher than Dallas ($1,472)
  • Home value to income: 5.8x27% higher than Dallas (4.5x)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 1.8%3 points lower than Dallas (4.4%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AMockingbird ElementaryElementary, Dallas ISD0.5 mi
  • AMcCulloch IntermediateMiddle, Highland Park ISD1.1 mi
  • AHighland Park High SchoolHigh, Highland Park ISD2 mi

Cost of living in Lower Greenville

Median rent in Lower Greenville is $2,040 a month, 39% higher than the Dallas median. A household would need about $82,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $775,000, 142% higher than the Dallas median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,028 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDallasTexas
Median rent39% higher than Dallas$2,040$1,472$1,403
Median home value142% higher than Dallas$775,000$320,700$283,800
Home value to income27% higher than Dallas5.8x4.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points lower than Dallas40%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points higher than Dallas46%42%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Dallas12%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Dallas197819811992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,028
Mortgage payment
$4,242
Property tax
$786
Median rent, for comparison
$2,040

Based on a $775,000 home in Lower Greenville, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereDallasTexas
Median household income90% higher than Dallas$133,800$70,518$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Dallas3.4%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Dallas14%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher46 points higher than Dallas84%38%34%
Average commute15% lower than Dallas22 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home13 points higher than Dallas28%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Dallas1.8%4.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Dallas98%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Lower Greenville

Under 1815%
18 to 3446%
35 to 6428%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White78%
Hispanic or Latino8.1%
Black5.0%
Asian6.3%
Other or more than one race3.0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Dallas

  1. 1A+West End Historic DistrictMedian rent $2,090
  2. 2A+Cypress WatersMedian rent $1,760
  3. 3A+Roseland CommmunityMedian rent $2,020
  4. 4ALakewoodMedian rent $2,400
  5. 5AHarwood DistrictMedian rent $2,280
  6. 6AKnoxMedian rent $2,220
  7. 7APrestonwoodMedian rent $1,530
  8. 8AUptownMedian rent $2,280

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-Oaks EstatesHouston
  2. AMemorial HeightsHouston
  3. A-Alabama PlaceHouston

Questions about Lower Greenville

Is Lower Greenville a good place to live?

Lower Greenville is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 12,800 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Lower Greenville?

Renters in Lower Greenville pay a median of $2,040 a month, 39% higher than the Dallas median. The median home is worth $775,000, 142% higher than the Dallas median. A median home costs 5.8x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Dallas.

What schools serve Lower Greenville?

The closest rated public schools are Mockingbird Elementary (elementary, rated A), McCulloch Intermediate (middle, rated A) and Highland Park High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 10 Census block groups closest to the Lower Greenville name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.