Dallas-Fort Worth
Highland Park.
Highland Park is Dallas' signature estate address, an independently incorporated town surrounded by Dallas with mansion-lined streets and the state's most storied school district.
At a Glance
What it is like to live in Highland Park.
A plain-language look at the local character, the typical housing, the schools and the commute for this luxury suburb in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, from the Sharcom Realty Group team. School boundaries and district lines change, so always confirm the current zoning for a specific address with the district.
Local Character
Tudor, Georgian and Mediterranean mansions under strict architectural review, anchored by Highland Park Village, SMU and the Park Cities' famous residential polish.
Typical Home Styles
Early-20th-century estate architecture on deep, well-landscaped lots, with careful renovations and new construction governed by exacting design standards.
Schools
Highland Park ISD serves the town and is consistently ranked among the finest districts in the country.
Commute Notes
Northwest Highway, Mockingbird and the Dallas North Tollway put Highland Park minutes from downtown Dallas, Uptown and SMU.
The History
How Highland Park came to be.
The story behind this luxury suburb, in plain language, as the Sharcom Realty Group team tells it to buyers who are just starting their search. Dates and figures are approximate and drawn from public histories; verify specifics before you rely on them.
Highland Park was developed starting in 1907 as one of the first master-planned residential communities in the South, created by John S. Armstrong as a town of grand homes, parks and a country club.
Residents voted to incorporate in 1913 to hold off annexation by Dallas, and the town was granted incorporation in 1915.
Highland Park Village, built in 1931, is recognized as one of the first modern shopping centers in America.
Demographics
Who calls Highland Park home.
A general portrait of the people and households in the area. Population figures are from the 2020 U.S. Census and are approximate; the community mix changes as new areas build out.
Highland Park reported about 8,900 residents in the 2020 U.S. Census, with University Park next door bringing the combined Park Cities well past 30,000.
The combined population is among the wealthiest in the United States, with exceptionally high owner occupancy and a professional, family-focused profile.
Highland Park ISD serves both towns and is one of the most storied districts in the country.
Things to Do
Weekend plans in and around Highland Park.
The outings residents and visitors actually take, from the parks and museums right outside the door to the regional draws within an easy drive.
- Highland Park Village's luxury boutiques and restaurants
- The Dallas Arts District and museums minutes east
- Arlington Hall and the town's manicured parks
- SMU's campus and events next door in University Park
- The Katy Trail connection into downtown Dallas
Restaurants
Where Highland Park likes to eat.
From family favorites to date-night rooms, these are the kinds of dining spots that give the area its everyday flavor and keep residents coming back.
Highland Park Village's upscale dining rooms
- Bistro 31 : French bistro inside Highland Park Village.
- Sadelle's Dallas : bagel and brasserie favorite at Highland Park Village.
- Mi Cocina : Mambo Taxi cocktails at Highland Park Village.
- Cafe Pacific : seafood and steaks at Highland Park Village.
Snider Plaza's neighborhood spots and delis
- Kuby's Sausage House : German deli landmark on Snider Plaza since 1961.
- East Hampton Sandwich Co. : sandwich shop on Snider Plaza.
- Penne Pomodoro : Italian kitchen on Snider Plaza.
- Bandito's Tex Mex Cantina : Tex-Mex cantina on Snider Plaza.
Knox-Henderson and McKinney Avenue dining nearby
- XOXO Dining Room : high-end dining near Knox-Henderson.
- Highland Park Kitchen : American plates on Knox Street.
- Mia's Tex-Mex : celebrated green sauce enchiladas on Lemmon Avenue.
Downtown Dallas' finest restaurants minutes away
- Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse : Texas game and steaks on Ross Avenue.
- Monarch Restaurant : 49th-floor fine dining on Elm Street.
- Dakota's Steakhouse : underground steakhouse on North Akard.
Why People Choose Highland Park
What keeps buyers coming here.
The honest reasons this area makes the short list, straight from the conversations Sharcom Realty Group has with buyers and sellers every week.
Highland Park is the gold-standard Dallas address: architectural pedigree, a country-club town center and some of the most resilient property values in Texas.
Its location between downtown, SMU and the Arts District gives buyers the rarest combination of urban access and estate living.
Nearby
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Talk to Sharon
Buying or selling in Highland Park?
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