Neighborhood in Dallas, Dallas County

Living in North Dallas, Dallas

C+

28th of 53areas in Dallas
Overall score 54 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Dallas overall: C-

North Dallas covers part of Dallas, TX, home to about 174,200 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 28th of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (17 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
174,150
Median rent
$1,520
Median home value
$738,000
Household income
$94,500
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
37%
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What it's like to live in North Dallas

North Dallas is an area in Dallas with about 174,200 residents, homes built around 1987, a mix of owners and renters and 23% of households with children.

Our grade for North Dallas is C+. That puts it 28th of 53 areas we grade in Dallas, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in North Dallas

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $94,500, 34% higher than the Dallas median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in North Dallas

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

North Dallas report card

Each grade compares North Dallas 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 $1,520, homes cost 7.8x income.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $94,500, 4.6% unemployed.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    45 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 B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 23 min, 21% work from home.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    54% have a bachelor’s degree.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    14% of adults uninsured.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    37% of homes owner-occupied.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

North Dallas compared with Dallas

Better than Dallas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 54%16 points higher than Dallas (38%)
  • Median household income: $94,50034% higher than Dallas ($70,518)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 14%9 points lower than Dallas (23%)

Worse than Dallas

  • Home value to income: 7.8x72% higher than Dallas (4.5x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 37%6 points lower than Dallas (42%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 2.6%2 points lower than Dallas (4.4%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BHaggar ElementaryElementary, Plano ISD1.2 mi
  • CFrankford MiddleMiddle, Plano ISD1.2 mi
  • DShepton High SchoolHigh, Plano ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in North Dallas

Median rent in North Dallas is $1,520 a month, about the same as the Dallas median. A household would need about $61,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $738,000, 130% higher than the Dallas median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,741 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDallasTexas
Median rent3% higher than Dallas$1,520$1,472$1,403
Median home value130% higher than Dallas$738,000$320,700$283,800
Home value to income72% higher than Dallas7.8x4.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Dallas52%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points lower than Dallas37%42%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Dallas9.5%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Dallas198719811992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,741
Mortgage payment
$4,040
Property tax
$701
Median rent, for comparison
$1,520

Based on a $738,000 home in North Dallas, 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 income34% higher than Dallas$94,500$70,518$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Dallas4.6%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Dallas13%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points higher than Dallas54%38%34%
Average commute9% lower than Dallas23 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Dallas21%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Dallas2.6%4.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Dallas94%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in North Dallas

Under 1820%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6437%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White46%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Black18%
Asian7.6%
Other or more than one race4.3%

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. B-Las ColinasIrving
  2. C+MidtownSan Antonio
  3. B-Southwest AddisonAddison

Questions about North Dallas

Is North Dallas a good place to live?

North Dallas covers part of Dallas, TX, home to about 174,200 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 28th of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in North Dallas?

Renters in North Dallas pay a median of $1,520 a month, 3% higher than the Dallas median. The median home is worth $738,000, 130% higher than the Dallas median. A median home costs 7.8x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Dallas.

What schools serve North Dallas?

The closest rated public schools are Haggar Elementary (elementary, rated B), Frankford Middle (middle, rated C) and Shepton High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 129 Census block groups in this part of Dallas that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.