Neighborhood in Dallas, Dallas County

Living in Uptown, Dallas

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8th of 53areas in Dallas
Overall score 91 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Dallas overall: C-

Uptown is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 6,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 53 areas we score in Dallas. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

  • Errands close by
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (10 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.1 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.2 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library0.4 mi

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

Population
6,520
Median rent
$2,280
Median home value
$537,000
Household income
$104,500
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
11%
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What it's like to live in Uptown

Uptown is a neighborhood in Dallas with about 6,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), mostly rented (89% of homes) and 3% of households with children.

Our grade for Uptown is A. That puts it 8th of 53 areas we grade in Dallas, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Uptown

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $104,500, 48% higher than the Dallas median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Uptown

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,280, 55% 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.

Uptown report card

Each grade compares Uptown 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 $2,280, homes cost 5.1x income.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $104,500, 3.3% unemployed.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    71 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 A

    Average commute 18 min, 26% work from home.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    81% have a bachelor’s degree.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    7.6% of adults uninsured.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    11% of homes owner-occupied.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    99% of homes have broadband.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

Uptown compared with Dallas

Better than Dallas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 81%43 points higher than Dallas (38%)
  • Median household income: $104,50048% higher than Dallas ($70,518)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 7.6%15 points lower than Dallas (23%)

Worse than Dallas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 11%32 points lower than Dallas (42%)
  • Median rent: $2,28055% higher than Dallas ($1,472)
  • Home value to income: 5.1x13% higher than Dallas (4.5x)

Closest public schools

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

  • BCesar Chavez Learning CenterElementary, Dallas ISD0.9 mi
  • AAlex W Spence Talented/Gifted AcademyMiddle, Dallas ISD0.6 mi
  • CNorth Dallas High SchoolHigh, Dallas ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Uptown

Median rent in Uptown is $2,280 a month, 55% higher than the Dallas median. A household would need about $91,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $537,000, 67% higher than the Dallas median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,735 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDallasTexas
Median rent55% higher than Dallas$2,280$1,472$1,403
Median home value67% higher than Dallas$537,000$320,700$283,800
Home value to income13% higher than Dallas5.1x4.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points lower than Dallas43%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them32 points lower than Dallas11%42%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Dallas9.8%9.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Dallas200319811992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,735
Mortgage payment
$2,939
Property tax
$796
Median rent, for comparison
$2,280

Based on a $537,000 home in Uptown, 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 income48% higher than Dallas$104,500$70,518$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Dallas3.3%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Dallas4.6%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher43 points higher than Dallas81%38%34%
Average commute31% lower than Dallas18 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points higher than Dallas26%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Dallas4.6%4.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Dallas99%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 Uptown

Under 182.6%
18 to 3469%
35 to 6424%
65 and over4.1%
Race and ethnicity
White76%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Black2.1%
Asian6.8%
Other or more than one race4.9%

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. 9ABriggs-Freeman PlazaMedian rent $2,400

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. AHighland VillageHouston
  2. A-Oaks EstatesHouston
  3. ATown CenterThe Woodlands

Questions about Uptown

Is Uptown a good place to live?

Uptown is a neighborhood in Dallas, TX, home to about 6,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th 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 Uptown?

Renters in Uptown pay a median of $2,280 a month, 55% higher than the Dallas median. The median home is worth $537,000, 67% higher than the Dallas median. A median home costs 5.1x the median household income, compared with 4.5x across Dallas.

What schools serve Uptown?

The closest rated public schools are Cesar Chavez Learning Center (elementary, rated B), Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy (middle, rated A) 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 5 Census block groups closest to the Uptown 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.