Uptown
Among the higher-priced areas
Urban living with dining near downtown and the Katy Trail.
Why people love it
- Major job market and corporate HQs
- DFW Airport connections
- Pro sports and Arts District
- Wide suburban choices
Honest tradeoffs
Heat, long drives across a huge metro, and insurance costs (including hail) to check by address.
Neighborhoods at a glance
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Established & historic
Lakewood · Bishop Arts & Oak Cliff
Newer builds
Plano · Frisco
Walkable to shops
Uptown · Bishop Arts & Oak Cliff
Quick access to nature
Lakewood
Close to downtown
Uptown · Bishop Arts & Oak Cliff
Larger lots & space
Southlake
Local neighborhoods
Lakewood
Among the higher-priced areas
Established homes near White Rock Lake.
Bishop Arts & Oak Cliff
Mid-range for the metro
Character neighborhood with independent shops.
Plano
Mid-range for the metro
Large northern suburb with corporate campuses.
Frisco
Among the higher-priced areas
Fast-growing suburb with sports venues.
Southlake
Among the higher-priced areas
Suburb near DFW Airport with larger lots.
Price ranges are described in general terms, not current figures. Check real listings for the homes you’re considering.
Local favorites
Outdoors
- White Rock Lake
- Katy Trail
- Klyde Warren Park
Things to do
- Dallas Arts District
- Dallas Arboretum
- Perot Museum
Food areas
- Bishop Arts District
- Deep Ellum
- Lower Greenville
Schools
District lines don’t always follow city names. Confirm the assigned school for the exact address.
Everyday life
- Getting around
- Car-centered with toll roads; DART rail serves some corridors.
- Climate
- Hot summers, short winters, spring storms and hail.
- Healthcare
- UT Southwestern, Baylor Scott & White and Texas Health Resources.
Check before you commit
- School assignment for the exact address
- Homeowners insurance quotes before making an offer
- Hail and wind coverage
- HOA or special district fees
- Commute at rush hour from the actual street
- Ask your CPA how the move affects your situation
General information only. For tax questions, consult your CPA.
Common questions
Dallas or Fort Worth?
Dallas is more corporate and urban; Fort Worth feels more relaxed. Compare commutes to work.
Which Dallas suburbs do LA families research?
Plano, Frisco, Allen and Southlake come up often.
Prepared October 2026. Neighborhood descriptions and local favorites await local review; linked school resources are starting points, not confirmed address assignments. Confirm details locally.