Cockrell Hill offers competitive prices in the Dallas suburbs
Originally a small agricultural town in the late 1800s, Cockrell Hill saw its population surge in the 1950s as more houses and buildings started going up in the downtown corridor. By the time its population rose to over 3,000 in the 2000s, this suburb located around 7 miles southwest of Dallas had many additions, including new schools, shopping centers and local parks. Cockrell Hill is a North Texas bedroom community that's attractive to buyers for a variety of housing and a median sale price of $227,000.
Single-family homes and apartments around Jefferson Boulevard
There’s a relatively even mix of owners and renters in the community, with many apartment complexes surrounding the city. Midcentury modern, ranch-style and traditional homes were built north and south of Jefferson Boulevard between the 1960s and 2000s. One-story brick and composite homes often come with half-acre lots and wooden fences and can sell for $175,000 to $285,000. Two-story homes with covered patios, porches and private yards can range from $285,000 to $485,000.
Public and private schools, with a community college option
The Dallas Independent School District has an open enrollment policy and a B on Niche. Around 10 schools are located near Cockrell Hill, including multiple elementary schools and a few middle and high schools. L.O. Donald and Leila P. Cowart are the highest-rated elementary schools with B-minuses, while L.V. Stockard Middle is rated a C-plus. Sunset High School is on the east side and also has a B-minus. There are also a few private faith-based schools to the north, while Dallas College Mountain View Campus is a nearby community college.
Mexican restaurants and retail around Plaza De Oro
Plaza De Oro is Cockrell Hill’s resident shopping center, with an El Rancho Supermercado grocery store and other retailers. The suburb is a hot spot for Mexican restaurants and taquerias such as El Tiburon Seafood & Grill and Tacos Sarandeados Juanito. Victor’s Restaurant is a local nightclub that hosts live music, bingo and karaoke nights, and more fast-food and chain restaurants can be found farther north by Interstate 30.
Local parks, a golf course and a new splash pad
There are many green spaces around Cockrell Hill. The 22-acre Arcadia Park has a baseball and softball field, a basketball pavilion, a playground and a recreation center, while Martin Weiss Park has an outdoor pool, a soccer field and a tennis court. Live concerts, farmers markets and community festivals are held at Stevie Ray Vaughan Park. One of the area's newest recreational offerings is the Kerfoot splash pad and park, which is set to open later in 2025.
Bus stops and Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Jefferson Boulevard cuts east through the community and leads 7 miles west to Grand Prairie. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit has several bus stops along Interstate 30, Westmoreland Road and Cockrell Hill Road, with buses traveling to rail stations in Irving and Oak Cliff. The Trinity Rail Express travels over 30 miles between Fort Worth’s Texas and Pacific Station and Dallas’ Union Station, where the DART Rail System runs 93 miles throughout Downtown Dallas. The Methodist Dallas Medical Center is around 5 miles northeast and is open for 24 hours. The Dallas Love Field airport is around 10 miles north.
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