Neighborhood in Dallas, Dallas County

Living in Oak Lawn, Dallas

A-

12th of 53areas in Dallas
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Dallas overall: C-

Oak Lawn is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 21,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (12 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library0.4 mi

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

Population
21,450
Median rent
$1,820
Median home value
$423,000
Household income
$108,100
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
35%
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What it's like to live in Oak Lawn

Oak Lawn is a neighborhood in Dallas with about 21,500 residents, homes built around 1996, a mix of owners and renters and 5% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 12th of 53 areas in Dallas, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Oak Lawn

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $108,100, 53% higher than the Dallas median.
  • 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Oak Lawn

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,820, 24% 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.

Oak Lawn report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,820, homes cost 3.9x income.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $108,100, 4.3% unemployed.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    61 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, 27% work from home.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    73% have a bachelor’s degree.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    10% of adults uninsured.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    35% of homes owner-occupied.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

Oak Lawn compared with Dallas

Better than Dallas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 73%35 points higher than Dallas (38%)
  • Median household income: $108,10053% higher than Dallas ($70,518)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 36%15 points lower than Dallas (52%)

Worse than Dallas

  • Median rent: $1,82024% higher than Dallas ($1,472)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 35%7 points lower than Dallas (42%)
  • Vacant homes: 12%3 points higher than Dallas (9.5%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BDallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J HayElementary, Dallas ISD0.2 mi
  • BDallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J HayMiddle, Dallas ISD0.2 mi
  • CNorth Dallas High SchoolHigh, Dallas ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Oak Lawn

Median rent in Oak Lawn is $1,820 a month, 24% higher than the Dallas median. A household would need about $73,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $423,000, 32% higher than the Dallas median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,881 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDallasTexas
Median rent24% higher than Dallas$1,820$1,472$1,403
Median home value32% higher than Dallas$423,000$320,700$283,800
Home value to income14% lower than Dallas3.9x4.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points lower than Dallas36%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points lower than Dallas35%42%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Dallas12%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Dallas199619811992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,881
Mortgage payment
$2,315
Property tax
$565
Median rent, for comparison
$1,820

Based on a $423,000 home in Oak Lawn, 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 income53% higher than Dallas$108,100$70,518$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Dallas4.3%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than Dallas7.6%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher35 points higher than Dallas73%38%34%
Average commute14% lower than Dallas22 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points higher than Dallas27%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Dallas3.4%4.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Dallas95%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Oak Lawn

Under 185.6%
18 to 3449%
35 to 6435%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White52%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black13%
Asian9.0%
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. AWoods on MemorialHouston
  2. AAuditorium ShoresAustin
  3. A-MeyerlandHouston

Questions about Oak Lawn

Is Oak Lawn a good place to live?

Oak Lawn is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 21,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th 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 Oak Lawn?

Median rent in Oak Lawn is $1,820 a month, 24% higher than the Dallas median. The median home is worth $423,000, 32% higher than the Dallas median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Dallas.

What schools serve Oak Lawn?

The closest rated public schools are Dallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J Hay (elementary, rated B), Dallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J Hay (middle, rated B) and North Dallas High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 21 Census block groups closest to the Oak Lawn 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.