Downtown Dallas is the heartbeat of the city, pumping life from the inside out and defining the area’s culture. From the historic West End District to the futuristic AT&T Discovery District, the culinary haven in the Farmers Market District, performance venues and trendy restaurants in the Arts District, along with 11 other unique districts, Downtown Dallas is a world all its own. “With downtown, you get this authentic, walkable urban experience,” says Shalissa Perry, Chief Marketing Officer for Downtown Dallas and longtime neighborhood resident. “We call it a neighborhood of neighborhoods. I lived downtown for 10 years, part of that time with my daughter, and now I live about 2 miles from there, and there’s everyone from young professionals to families and the community is very welcoming. Neighbors love getting to know each other.” Since the 1950s, Downtown Dallas has been the central commerce and industrial hub for the city, and then the building boom of the ‘80s saw the rise of skyscrapers and office towers filled with major employers like Neiman Marcus, Comerica and Bank of America. However, until the 1990s revitalization, the area was pretty much a ghost town during the week after 5 p.m. when movers and shakers left their office skyscrapers. The construction of high-rise condos, urban parks, and apartments has brought more permanent residents to the area. Today, over 13,000 people live in Downtown Dallas, with 80,000 in a 2-mile radius and it’s the second-largest business district in Texas. Below the neon-lit flying red Pegasus atop the historic Magnolia Hotel watching over the community, sits a dynamic, walkable district overflowing with entertainment, upscale restaurants, urban parks and an upscale, fun vibe that has more people flocking to the area.
Downtown Dallas is a continuously growing area with arts, urban green spaces, and fine dining.
Pegasus the flying red horse, shines as a vibrant icon from atop Magnolia Downtown Dallas.
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Fifteen diverse districts in Downtown Dallas
Downtown Dallas has 15 distinct districts, each with its own personality and unique vibe, making it the city's mecca of culture, cuisine and creativity. Each walkable, residents don’t have to go far from their homes to reach a variety of restaurants, cafes, bars and entertainment, no matter what district is closest to them. “Whether you want a quick cheeseburger at Rodeo Bar, a luxury dinner at Monarch or a slice of pizza at Partenope, downtown has it,” Perry says. “We have tons of taco shops and over 200 restaurants and bars within our boundaries. The coffee shop in the Jewel Hotel is one of my favorites.” In Akard Plaza, Revolver Taco Lounge serves to-go duck, octopus and beef tongue tacos from a small takeout window. The popular joint also has a sit-down dining room, Purepecha, featuring traditional Michoacan and Mexican dishes. The Zodiac Room, a staple for over 70 years, is on the sixth floor of the flagship Neiman Marcus building and is known for its traditional American fare and popovers with strawberry butter. Of course, no mention of Texas would be complete without barbecue. Terry Black’s Barbecue is a well-known counter service spot beloved by locals for its giant beef ribs, brisket and mini pecan pies, with fourth generation pitmasters behind the smokers. Award-winning French Room Bar inside the historic Adolphus Hotel is a sultry, chic spot for an upscale night out. With Late-Baroque-style décor and a black marble bar, it's known for its French small plates and creative cocktails, like $75 tableside-made martinis with caviar and sea beans and a beeswax-washed gin aperitif. For a more casual night out, residents can enjoy $3 all-day pints, half-pound burgers and live country music at Adair’s Saloon, one of the oldest bars in Texas. Hidden to most, but other local favorites are Daiquiris to Go, a shed-like bar that offers rum rummers in a bag through a drive-through, the off-menu lobster tacos at Fearing’s and catching a live show at The Bomb Factory, which was once a World War II bomb factory. While unique murals, sculptures and other public artwork are scattered throughout Downtown Dallas, creativity is most prominent in the Arts District. As one of the world’s largest, the 20-block area offers residents a kaleidoscope of trendy dining spots, galleries and attractions – like Akai, a dark speakeasy marked with a Japanese symbol at its entrance hidden inside the Asian-fusion Musume restaurant. The 2,300-seat Winspear Opera House, the Dallas Museum of Art, one of the largest museums in the nation, the 55,00-square-foot Nasher Sculpture Center and the AT&T Performing Arts Center are also squeezed into this district. “It was voted the best district by USA Today last year,” Perry says. “You can work your way from visual to performing arts to museums, and Klyde Warren Park is right in the middle.” The innovative AT&T Discovery District is the tech-connected, interactive place with a massive outdoor screen for a gathering place to catch a concert or even a Dallas Cowboys football game, and residents can also see a show at the historic Majestic Theater, entertaining the community since 1921. Neighborhood residents are also treated to a slice of living history in the West End Historic District. Dealey Plaza is located here, a National Historic Landmark with memorials in honor of 35th President John F. Kennedy, the site of his assassination. The Sixth Floor Museum, which highlights the late president’s legacy, overlooks the plaza, which also contains restaurants and shops like Wild Bill’s Western, where residents can snag cowboy hats, boots and other western threads. While no major grocery chains are within the neighborhood, residents can easily get to BERKLEY’s Market—Main Street and Tom Thumb for essentials. Additionally, living downtown means convenience to the Farmers Market District, where the Dallas Farmers Market awaits. An urban produce shop that has supported local businesses since 1941, it sells products from nearby farmers and artisans seven days a week.
Creativity is most prominent in the Arts District.
Enjoy the visual, sound, & lighting experiences of AT&T's Discovery District in Downtown Dallas.
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Luxury high-rise condos with city views
Ranked by Niche as the 49th-best neighborhood to live in Dallas, newcomers to Downtown Dallas are at the center of endless amenities. As with most densely populated downtown districts, the housing landscape is mostly luxury high-rise condos ranging from $200,000 to over $1 million. “You can go from very affordable to high luxury, but you can walk to all the restaurants, bars, coffee shops and museums within 10 minutes,” Perry says. “That’s the number one selling point for living downtown, and many people decide they don’t need a car.” At the lowest price point, the neighborhood offers one-bed, one-bathroom units at 900 square feet with homeowners’ association fees of around $500. Those with a bigger budget will find three-bedroom, 3,700-square-foot condos with HOA fees around $2,400 a month. Some units date back to the Roaring Twenties with updated pools and fitness centers, while others have transitioned office buildings into mixed-use facilities. Higher-end condos offer boat docks, in-ground pools and rooftop decks and are a short walk to Akard Plaza and the Civic Garden. Tree-lined streets of townhouses in the Farmers Market District offer an alternative to high-rise downtown living. Newcomers can expect three-bedroom properties starting at $650,000. “A lot of young families move into these townhouses for easy access to things and to be close to the Farmers Market,” she says.
Enjoy the Downtown Dallas sunrise from the Metropolitan's multiple floorpan options.
Townhomes in Downtown Dallas offer the best of traditional home features with urban living.
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Urban parks abound in Downtown Dallas
Although this is the city's center, residents can enjoy seven urban parks. “I often joke that people who live downtown don’t have a backyard, but they have the biggest backyard because all you have to do is walk out your front door, and you have a multitude of parks,” Perry says. Carpenter Park is downtown’s largest, a 6-acre space that offers basketball, a dog park, gardens, walking paths and two public art sculptures. Pet owners will love Barry Annino Bark Park, offering an urban off-leash dog park bordering Deep Ellum with a fenced area with shaded areas and dog-friendly restaurants within walking distance. Klyde Warren Park, a 5-acre urban park at the center of the Arts District, connects downtown with Uptown. The park offers play spaces for kids, a performance space, a restaurant in the center, splash fountains and a popular spot for group yoga and other events. Harwood Park, in the Farmers Market District, boasts a mammoth-themed playground, pickleball courts, two dog parks and gold-colored rings taken from the façade of the shuttered Statler Hotel garage. Pioneer Plaza embodies the Texas old west vibe, with 49 bronze six-foot-tall steer sculptures and three trail riders crossing a stream to reflect the 19th-century cattle drives along the Shawnee Trail. The 4-acre open green space is a favorite of locals and tourists alike, as Next door is Pioneer Park Cemetery, home to the Confederate War Memorial.
At 5.75 acres, Carpenter Park is the largest park in the urban core of Downtown Dallas.
All fun and games at Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas.
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Excellent extracurriculars in Downtown Dallas schools
Dallas Independent School District serves the area, and local students can attend Ben Milam Elementary in the Uptown neighborhood, followed by Billy Earl Dade Middle in South Dallas. The elementary school, which offers chess and student leadership clubs, has a B Niche ranking, and Dade earned a C. The neighborhood provides Citylab High School for high school students, which earned a B-minus on Niche and is ranked a top school for STEM in the area. Citylab also offers an outdoor club and two STEM/Business Pathway programs.
Students that live in In Downtown Dallas or adjacent attend Billy Earl Dade Middle School.
Kids living in Turtle Creek begin their education at Ben Milam Elementary School.
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Celebrations year-round
Downtown Dallas’ celebrations and events are just as diverse and eclectic as its dining and entertainment options. From free events to family-friendly festivals and outdoor celebrations, no matter what newcomers are into, they’ll find it in the city center. The BMW Dallas Marathon is one of its biggest and Texas’ oldest running marathons, held every December starting at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Fourth of July is also big here, with an annual celebration at Klyde Warren Park. Of course, with the largest urban arts district, the community loves to celebrate that. Since 2013, Downtown Dallas has celebrated Dallas Art Month in April, filled with hundreds of exhibitions, festivals and performances. Perry added a few of her favorites to this large array of celebrations. “Every year, we have Aurora, an art and tech event that takes over City Hall Plaza in November,” Perry says. “Then we have wellness programming throughout the week and weekly markets that pop up in the parks.” The holidays are also big for celebrations here. “Our holiday parade in December draws over 100,000 folks,” Perry says. “Our turkey trot is also one of downtown’s biggest events, where people can participate before enjoying Thanksgiving. We also host a block party in the Arts District for Arts Month. Those are our cornerstone events.”
Community approach to crime
While residents enjoy a vibrant shopping and dining scene, crime in Downtown Dallas is a challenge. The neighborhood has a CAP Index crime score of 10, with robbery and burglary among its most significant issues. In 2016, a shooting occurred, killing five police officers. However, crime is down 30% in 2024 from the previous year for the entire city, which the Dallas Police Department attributes to its Violence Crime Reduction Plan. Launched in 2021, the initiative aims to combat crime with hot spot policing, community engagement and focused deterrence, which zeros in on high-risk offenders. The plan also called for improving quality of life issues in certain areas. Other factors are school intervention programs, Mayor Eric Johnson’s Task Force for Safe Communities initiative launched in 2019, and the city investing over $600 million toward policing in the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
Enjoy the patio at Mi Cocina at Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas.
The Zodiac has been around since 1957, located inside Neiman Marcus in Downtown Dallas.
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Central to it all
For residents of Downtown Dallas, commuting to work might be as simple as walking a few blocks along the sidewalks or underground in the Dallas Pedestrian Network. This walkable tunnel system covers 36 blocks and connects many office buildings in the city, which is its own underground city filled with shops, restaurants and offices. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit provides public transit with multiple bus stops around the city, four light rail lines and one commuter line. “All lines run straight through downtown, so you can easily hop on the train and get from end to the other, to the airport or anywhere you need to go,” Perry says. “It’s really accessible for people who need to travel and quickly get in and out of downtown.”The restored M-Line Trolly, also called the McKinney Avenue Trolley, also gets residents Uptown. While traffic congestion can be an issue with commute time averaging 30 minutes, Interstates 35, 45 and 30 and U.S. Route 75 are nearby for commuters driving farther. The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is an 18-mile drive from the district center, the Dallas Cowboys Stadium is 19 miles west, and Fort Worth is 32 miles away.
Akard DART Station
Downtown Dallas is surrounded by interstates for commuters to make their way around DFW.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,519
Median Age
36
Population Density
23 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,173
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,177
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.1%
College Graduates
66.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.8%
% Population in Labor Force
82%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
38°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
77/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
97/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
86/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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