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Highland Park

If you’re looking for a touch of sophistication, Highland Park is the right fit for you! Located north of downtown Dallas and south of University Park, Highland Park is an upscale residential area known for its luxury homes and beautiful residential streets. As one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Dallas, Highland Park is the place to live. Whether you want to take stroll through Lakeside Park or take a short drive to enjoy nightlife in downtown Dallas, Highland Park offers all the luxury and convenience one could ask for in the Dallas metroplex. When you buy a home in Highland Park, be ready for both fun and luxury!

Highlights

With a population of just 8,722, Highland Park maintains its small-town charms and it home to some of the best public schools in the state. In addition, since it is an independent municipality,  its gives it close access to all the advantages of Dallas’ other dynamic neighborhoods with far fewer of the drawbacks. WIth easy walkability and safety within its tree-lined streets, Highland Park offers a small-town feel with today’s urban planning trends. With a clear mission and vision to continue providing a decadent, high standard of living for all, when you buy a home in Highland Park, odds are you will never think of leaving!

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Learning

Without a doubt, one of Highland Park’s most important features is its elite and highly rated public school system. With an impressively low student to teacher ratio of 15 to 1, the Highland Park Independent School District offers great opportunities for students K through 12. In fact, in recent years, it has been rated the 3rd Best District in Texas and the 17th Best District in the United States! With an extremely high graduation rate of 98%, the Highland Park Independent School District will thoroughly prepare your future child in whatever career they hope to pursue!

Shopping

Just a short three-mile trip to downtown Dallas, it’s no wonder that Highland Park is close to some of the best shopping centers in the Dallas metroplex. If you’re looking for a spot for lunch and retail relaxation, check out Highland Park Village, the country’s oldest outdoor mall with a variety of luxury goods and designer labels. If you’re looking for something more intensive, head on over to NorthPark Center! With an impressive array of designer store and luxury boutiques, it’s become known as one of the most remarkable shopping centers in the country with renowned artwork throughout the space. If you’re looking for budget-friendly shopping, Highland Park has your back; take a stroll through The Shops at Park Lane for a sense of leisure and affordability. No matter what you’re looking for, Highland Park is sure to have it all!

Eating

No matter what you’re in the mood for, Highland Park has it all. Featuring a wide variety of great restaurants, including Patrizio’s, the perfect place for Italian food as well as Marquee Grill and Bar, Highland Park has all your cuisine needs at any price point needed. Feed your seafood craving at Eddie V’s for tastes of freshest fish, crab and lobster. If you’re looking for one of the best sandwiches in town, East Hampton has a menu full of tasty combinations that won’t disappoint. Regardless of what you’re looking for, Highland Park’s close proximity to downtown Dallas gives it a dizzying array of food options at any price point or cuisine!

Playing

As one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Dallas, Highland Park is the place to live. With beautiful parks, manicured outdoor spaces, fountains, tennis courts and walking paths, Highland Park is an outdoor-oriented community. With a variety of festivals and close proximity to downtown Dallas, Highland Park offers a world of opportunity for couples and families alike!

Here’s what you can do in Highland Park:

  • See the history of aviation at the Frontiers of Flight Museum
  • Stroll through 14 acres of trails at Lakeside Park
  • See a theater performance at the Dallas Children’s Theater

Commuting

  • 23 miles / 32 minutes from DFW Airport
  • 6 miles / 13 minutes from downtown Dallas
  • 12 miles / 18 minutes from Las Colinas Business Center
  • 21 miles / 26 minutes from Legacy Business Center
  • 10 miles / 14 minutes from North Dallas Business Center
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“It is a tight-knit community where everyone participates and doesn’t hesitate to invite newcomers.”

– current resident

Buying a Home

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