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Deep Ellum

Deep Ellum

Neighborhood in Dallas, Texas

Dallas County 75226
$476,664 Average Value

Music-loving historic Dallas neighborhood

Music has always been the claim to fame in Deep Ellum. It became a hotbed for early jazz music in the 1920s and continues to be so today, with more than 30 live music venues, making it one of the biggest entertainment districts in the city. In addition to the historical music scene of the neighborhood, it stands as one of the few city spots that still hold original commercial storefronts from the early 20th century. “Deep Ellum has its own vibe,” says Stephanie Santibanez, a leasing consultant with Deep Ellum Lofts. “We have seen a lot of musicians and artists looking at our building because they wanted to be close to the music scene.”

A night out in Deep Ellum

Elm, Main and Commerce Streets are littered with restaurants serving almost every imaginable cuisine. Vidorra provides a trendy and upbeat Mexican restaurant with an open-air bar on the second story, often welcoming dancing to their space with fun music. Just across the street is Hawkers Asian Street Food, which is known for its sushi. Open since 2011, the Deep Ellum Brewery makes its own craft beer and tries to replicate the never-say day spirit of the neighborhood. “Lunchtime is fun at work because we have so many options. We can get sushi or try some barbeque. It’s all right here,” Santibanez says. While there are a handful of small convenience stores, residents are about a mile from the Dallas Farmers Market, which offers seasonal produce and locally sourced meats seven days a week, or a traditional chain grocery store like Tom Thumb.

Catching a show or exhibit in Deep Ellum

The Deep Ellum Art Co. combines live music and art as its walls are jam-packed with local artists and photographers' work. Offering a full-service bar, there is an indoor stage as well as an outdoor stage on its expansive patio. With more than 30 live music spots in the neighborhood, residents can find the next up-and-coming band or see established acts in their backyard. The largest venue is The Factory in Deep Ellum, which seats 4,300 people, while Trees opened in the 1990s and helped facilitate the grunge movement with acts like Nirvana and Pearl Jam taking their stage.

Warehouses turned into apartments and condos.

Homeownership in Deep Ellum is hard to come by because inventory and opportunity rarely meet. The bustling bars and live music spots are decorated in vibrant colors, and murals bring people to the neighborhood. There are not any detached single-family homes. Instead, warehouses and old industrial buildings have been converted into loft apartments, condos and a small selection of townhouses. Buyers can expect a condo to start at around $225,000, while townhouses will go for about $540,000.

Pocket parks scattered amongst city streets

The walkable streets of Elm, Main and Commerce provide a place to walk or run during the day. With minimal green space, residents head to the nearby Carpenter Park. At almost 6 acres, the park is the largest in the urban core and features walking paths, basketball courts, a playground and a play area for pups.

Using the DART Green Line and nearby interstates.

Traveling around this area is easy, whether by car or public transit. The Central Expressway and Interstate 30 cover the southern portions and meet at a major interchange for access to the greater Metroplex. Dallas Area Rapid Transit holds multiple bus stops throughout Deep Ellum, and locals can hop on the Green Line of its light rail service at the Baylor or Deep Ellum Stations, running from 5 a.m. to midnight daily. Deep Ellum is less than a mile from the Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas and less than 10 miles from the Dallas Love Field Airport.

School days in the Dallas Independent School District

Students attend the Dallas Independent School District, which grades as a B on Niche. The district offers one of the most robust public school choices in Texas and has two options. The first is innovation schools, which are designed to adapt to the needs of each neighborhood and hold attendance boundaries, or transformative schools, which are new schools with specialized academic programming and no attendance boundaries. The innovation school path for Deep Ellum is Zaragoza Elementary, which scores a B-minus, the B-rated Spence Talented/Gifted Academy and North Dallas High School. North Dallas grades a B-minus and is Dallas's oldest high school building. The high school offers the P-Tech program, allowing students to earn an associate's degree for free.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Lacey Brutschy

    Lacey Brutschy

    Real Broker, LLC

    (866) 717-1325

    132 Total Sales

    2 in Deep Ellum

    $289,000 Price Range

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  • Ben Lee

    Ben Lee

    Dave Perry Miller Real Estate

    (469) 461-4733

    49 Total Sales

    1 in Deep Ellum

    $325,000 Price

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  • Lori Ericsson

    Lori Ericsson

    Responds Quickly

    David Griffin & Company

    (972) 944-8631

    83 Total Sales

    1 in Deep Ellum

    $485,000 Price

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  • Chris Blackman

    Chris Blackman

    Responds Quickly

    Compass RE Texas, LLC - Dallas

    (469) 351-3584

    86 Total Sales

    2 in Deep Ellum

    $259K - $325K Price Range

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  • Christopher Dai

    Christopher Dai

    Bradford Elite Real Estate LLC

    (469) 461-4508

    132 Total Sales

    2 in Deep Ellum

    $228K - $619K Price Range

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  • Diana Blackman

    Diana Blackman

    Compass RE Texas, LLC.

    (469) 502-7032

    57 Total Sales

    2 in Deep Ellum

    $259K - $325K Price Range

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Dallas Love Field

14 min drive

Subway

Baylor University Medical Center

Bus

Elm & 2nd - W - Fs

Bus

Hall & Commerce - S - Ns

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Cbd Fair Park Link & Hall - E- Ns

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Commerce & Good-Latimer - E - Fs

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Canton & Trunk - W - Fs

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Gaston & Liberty - N - Ns

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Canton & Hall - E - Ns

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Deep Ellum US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 9 4
Assault with Weapon 9 4
Robbery 9 4
Burglary 10 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 10 4
Larceny 10 4
Crime Score 10 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
57
Median Year Built
1957
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
5,166
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,466
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,904
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,164
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
3,778
Median Age
35
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
12%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.2%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$63,679
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,044

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.7%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
55.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.4%
% Population in Labor Force
67.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
38°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
1''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score®

76 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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