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Oak Lawn

Oak Lawn

Suburban Neighborhood in Dallas, Texas

Dallas County 75219
$557,814 Average Value
$247 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

One of Dallas’ most vibrant neighborhoods

Oak Lawn was the first place in Texas to host a pride celebration in the 1970s, but the community is covered in color year-round thanks to the rainbows painted on the sidewalk and adorning the windows of local businesses. The uptown neighborhood is also one of Dallas’s many cultural hot spots, known for its trendy restaurants, active nightlife scene, and closeness to some of the city’s most popular museums and attractions. Not only does Oak Lawn offer residents the opportunity to live near multiple popular Dallas districts, but the densely populated neighborhood has a unique flare as a mixed-use area with a wide range of housing options that attracts diverse residents. “Oak Lawn is vibrant and has quite a bit going on,” says Logan Nichols, a Realtor with The Standard Real Estate. “The area caters to such a broad demographic and is more community-focused. Because of that inclusivity and diversity, really everyone finds a place here.”
There is a Pride neighborhood sign and monument in Oak Lawn.
There is a Pride neighborhood sign and monument in Oak Lawn.
Locals may catch up with friends over a cold drink at JR's Bar & Grill in Oak Lawn.
Locals may catch up with friends over a cold drink at JR's Bar & Grill in Oak Lawn.
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High-rise apartments and Tudor style houses

Oak Lawn has a mix of condo complexes and apartment buildings alongside single-family homes. Condo residents can enjoy community amenities like pools while enjoying their high-rise views of the city. Condos typically cost between $300,000 and $400,000. The northern section of Oak Lawn with larger Tudor Revival and Craftsman family homes that pair nicely with the area’s oak tree-lined streets. A stand-alone home in Oak Lawn costs between $1 million and $2 million, which can become a wise investment. “Oak Lawn is a more established neighborhood, which translates into a safer purchasing decision. The values tend to rise year after year,” says Johnny Mowad, a Realtor with Ebby Halliday Realtors and a Texas native.
Oak Lawn boasts well-kept Tudor homes with mature trees.
Oak Lawn boasts well-kept Tudor homes with mature trees.
Large condos with views of the Downtown Dallas skyline can be found throughout Oak Lawn.
Large condos with views of the Downtown Dallas skyline can be found throughout Oak Lawn.
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Dine alongside the stars at Al Biernat’s

Socialites will feel right at home in Oak Lawn, as the neighborhood has dozens of restaurants and bars along major streets. Oak Lawn Avenue is one dining hot spot that is home to convenient stops like Lucky’s Café, a 1950’s style diner known for its juicy chicken fried steak, and Eatzi’s Market and Bakery, a delicatessen where locals can pick up grab-and-go meals that are made from scratch by in-house chefs. Further up the street is Al Biernat’s, an upscale steakhouse with celebrity clientele like Charles Barkley and Will Ferrell.

The uptown area is also dotted with shopping hubs, whether it is a laid-back mall like West Village on McKinney Avenue or the designer boutiques of Highland Park Village. When locals just need the essentials, the Kroger on Capitol Avenue or the Whole Foods on Lomo Alto Drive are within walking distance of Oak Lawn’s residential areas.
Eatzi’s Market and Bakery, a delicatessen where locals can pick up grab-and-go meals.
Eatzi’s Market and Bakery, a delicatessen where locals can pick up grab-and-go meals.
Al Biernat’s, an upscale steakhouse with celebrity clientele serves the Oaklawn neighborhood.
Al Biernat’s, an upscale steakhouse with celebrity clientele serves the Oaklawn neighborhood.
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Over 50 years of Dallas Pride

Oak Lawn’s signature annual events draw thousands of attendees every year. Some of the most popular happenings include the family-friendly egg hunt and Pooch Parade at Easter in Turtle Creek Park and the all-night costume contests and performances at the over-18 Halloween Block Party. Dallas Pride, which has been taking place in Oak Lawn since 1972, is a full weekend with a parade, music festival and events just for young families and teens.
Colorful crosswalks can be found throughout the popular LGBTQ+ neighborhood of Oak Lawn.
Colorful crosswalks can be found throughout the popular LGBTQ+ neighborhood of Oak Lawn.
Rainbow sidewalks and historical markets remind visitors of the culture in Oak Lawn.
Rainbow sidewalks and historical markets remind visitors of the culture in Oak Lawn.
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A bit of peace at Turtle Creek Park

Turtle Creek Park and its nearby running path, the Katy Trail, make up one of the most beloved greenbelts in Dallas that is kept up by local organizations and volunteers. The south side of Oak Lawn is also just a few blocks away from some of Dallas's most popular cultural attractions, from the Dallas Museum of Art on North Hardwood Street to the Winspear Opera House on Flora Street.
The gazebo at Turtle Creek Park is a short drive from Oak Lawn.
The gazebo at Turtle Creek Park is a short drive from Oak Lawn.
"The Katy" caboose pays tribute to the old rail road in Dallas' Oak Lawn.
"The Katy" caboose pays tribute to the old rail road in Dallas' Oak Lawn.
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Bordered by Interstate 35

Daily commuters in Oak Lawn benefit from several nearby highways, like the Dallas North Tollway and Interstate 35. Dallas Area Rapid Transit also maintains bus stops that are scattered along Lemmon Avenue and Cole Avenue, and daily light rail routes arrive and depart from Victory Station just off Victory Avenue.
The DART Express, running through Oak Lawn is a convenient way to get around town.
The DART Express, running through Oak Lawn is a convenient way to get around town.
Oak Lawn borders the Turtle Creek and Uptown neighborhoods with close proximity to Downtown.
Oak Lawn borders the Turtle Creek and Uptown neighborhoods with close proximity to Downtown.
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Home of the best art school in Dallas

Families in Oak Lawn can send their children to several nearby public specialty schools, like Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston and William B. Travis Vanguard and Academy, which score a B and an A on Niche, respectively. Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts has a glowing A-plus score and was named the best art school in Texas on Niche. The Oak Lawn neighborhood is also less than 3 miles from the University of North Texas System campus.
Booker T. Washington High for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, Texas.
Booker T. Washington High for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, Texas.
Students in Oaklawn neighborhood  might attend William B. Travis Academy.
Students in Oaklawn neighborhood might attend William B. Travis Academy.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Dallas Love Field

8 min drive

Bus

Lemmon & Prescott - S - Ns

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Maple & Reagan - N - Ns

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Cedar Springs & Throckmorton - S - Ns

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Oak Lawn & Avondale - S - Ns

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Lemmon & Wycliff - N - Ns

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Cedar Springs & Knight- S - Ns

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Lemmon & Douglas - N - Ns

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Oak Lawn US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Oak Lawn Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$599,000
Median Sale Price
$650,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$790,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$880,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$650,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
78
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
86%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$247

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,180
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1985
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,512
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,296
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,404
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
795
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
12,187
Median Age
37
Population Density
22 ppl/acre
Population under 18
13.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$84,155
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$115,717

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.5%
College Graduates
74.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29%
% Population in Labor Force
85.8%
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®

96 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

49 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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