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. Today, this North Texas bedroom community attracts buyers with its home prices — the median single-family sale price in Cockrell Hill is $270,000, compared to $399,500 for Dallas.
Cockrell Hill is a welcoming neighborhood located near Dallas, Texas, offering suburban convenience close to the city.
Coffey Park in Cockrell Hill features a creative art installation that highlights city directions and local culture.
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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.
Open enrollment at public 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, and Dallas College Mountain View Campus is a nearby community college.
L.O. Donald Elementary is part of Dallas ISD and serves students from Cockrell Hill and surrounding areas.
Staff at Leila P. Cowart Elementary School arrive early to start their day of shaping students minds.
St. Cecilia Catholic School in Dallas offers faith-based education for families near Cockrell Hill.
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Mexican restaurants and retail around Plaza De Oro
On the west end of the neighborhood, south of Jefferson Boulevard, is Plaza De Oro. It has an El Rancho Supermercado grocery store, Dollar Tree and a donut shop, plus one of the community's several Mexican restaurants, Fito's Tacos De Cabeza. El Tiburon Seafood & Grill and Tacos Sarandeados Juanito are additional spots for Mexican food. Just north of Cockrell Hill is Victor’s Restaurant, a local nightclub that hosts live music, bingo and karaoke nights. Fast-food and chain restaurants can be found farther north around Interstate 30.
El Rancho serves as a key anchor store at Plaza De Ore, a retail hub in Cockrell Hill.
Plaza De Ore in Cockrell Hill offers a variety of retail stores and shopping options for residents.
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Local parks, sports fields 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. Kerfoot Park will reopen soon with a new splash pad and playground.
Martin Weiss Park near Cockrell Hill includes soccer fields and open spaces for outdoor recreation.
Gladys Kerfoot Park is a newly developed green space nestled within a residential area of Cockrell Hill.
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Bus stops and Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Jefferson Boulevard cuts through the community, running 7 miles west to Grand Prairie and 8 miles to downtown Dallas. Dallas Area Rapid Transit has several bus stops along Interstate 30, Westmoreland Road and Cockrell Hill Road, with buses traveling to Trinity Rail Express stations in Irving and Oak Cliff. From there, trains connect to Dallas’ Union Station, from which the DART Rail System runs throughout Downtown Dallas. The Methodist Dallas Medical Center, an acute care and teaching hospital with nearly 600 beds, is around 5 miles northeast. Dallas Love Field airport is around 10 miles north.
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