Dallas-Fort Worth
Lakewood.
Lakewood is the historic East Dallas neighborhood wrapped around White Rock Lake, one of the city's most beloved tree-lined residential districts.
At a Glance
What it is like to live in Lakewood.
A plain-language look at the local character, the typical housing, the schools and the commute for this luxury neighborhood 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
Neighbors trade stock-market tickets over fences and walk to the lake, the Arboretum and a lively commercial strip along Garland Road, all minutes from downtown.
Typical Home Styles
Craftsman bungalows, Tudor revivals and mid-century moderns anchor the historic fabric, with newer estate and lakefront homes along the water.
Schools
Dallas ISD serves Lakewood, and the neighborhood's long-standing school engagement is part of its identity.
Commute Notes
Garland Road, I-30 and Haskell Avenue put Lakewood about 10 to 15 minutes from downtown Dallas in normal traffic.
The History
How Lakewood came to be.
The story behind this luxury neighborhood, 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.
Lakewood grew up around White Rock Lake, the reservoir created in 1910, and boomed in the 1920s when developers platted Lakewood Heights just east of the lake.
The 1938 Lakewood Theater anchor and the Dallas Arboretum, opened in 1939, made the neighborhood a civic and cultural heart of East Dallas.
Its shady streets of Tudors and Prairie schools have kept it beloved for nearly a century.
Demographics
Who calls Lakewood 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.
Lakewood sits inside the City of Dallas, which counted about 1.3 million residents in the 2020 U.S. Census. The neighborhood is affluent, family-oriented and strongly owner-occupied.
Residents value the lake, the old-school architecture and the walkable village streets along Abrams Road.
Homes are classic 1920s and 1930s houses, many carefully preserved or thoughtfully expanded.
Things to Do
Weekend plans in and around Lakewood.
The outings residents and visitors actually take, from the parks and museums right outside the door to the regional draws within an easy drive.
- White Rock Lake for cycling, sailing and trails
- The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
- Lakewood Theater's film and events programming
- Abrams Road's village shops and cafes
- Deep Ellum and downtown a short drive west
Restaurants
Where Lakewood 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.
Abrams Road's neighborhood cafes and family spots
- Manny's Tex-Mex : neighborhood Tex-Mex on East Mockingbird Lane.
- E Bar Tex-Mex : family Tex-Mex on North Haskell Avenue.
- Joe Leo Fine Tex Mex : Tex-Mex plates on North Fitzhugh Avenue.
White Rock-area lakefront dining nearby
- Manny's Tex-Mex : Tex-Mex classic near White Rock Lake.
- Joe Leo Fine Tex Mex : neighborhood favorite in East Dallas.
Deep Ellum's chefs and music clubs minutes away
- Hawkers Asian Street Food : pan-Asian street food on Main Street.
- Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley : Southern kitchen on Elm Street.
- 3Eleven Kitchen and Cocktails : cocktails and comfort plates on Market Street.
East Dallas' longtime Tex-Mex institutions
- E Bar Tex-Mex : dependable Tex-Mex on North Haskell.
- Manny's Tex-Mex : family Tex-Mex since 1972.
- El Fenix : the original family Mexican chain since 1918.
Why People Choose Lakewood
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.
Lakewood is Dallas' great lake neighborhood: ten miles of shore, the Arboretum and some of the city's prettiest 1920s streets.
The combination of water recreation, village charm and downtown proximity gives it enduring, cycle-proof demand.
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Talk to Sharon
Buying or selling in Lakewood?
Sharon Yeary, Associate Broker with eXp Realty, and the Sharcom Realty Group team know Lakewood and the surrounding area block by block. Reach out for honest, local answers about pricing, schools, timing and how to act when the right home appears.
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