Population 42,471 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Dallas
Household size in North Dallas
| Period | North Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.12 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.16 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.11 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.11 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
North Dallas is a place of small households, averaging 2.11 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Dallas
| Period | North Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.8 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.7 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.4 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.4, North Dallas is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.6, mirroring the country. No other Dallas neighborhood is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Dallas
| Period | North Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.0% of households in North Dallas, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Dallas
Renters in North Dallas
| Period | North Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.5% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.7% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.7% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in North Dallas than nationally: 47.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 50.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Dallas
| Period | North Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in North Dallas: 12.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Dallas
| Period | North Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in North Dallas are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. Even so, homes here are older than in the Dallas area overall, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Dallas
| Period | North Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,271 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,344 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,725 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,951 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$680 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Dallas costs $1,951 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $680 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Dallas
Bachelor's degrees in North Dallas
| Period | North Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.1% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 67.0% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.4% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.3% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
North Dallas is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (70.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only two of Dallas' 24 neighborhoods have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Dallas
| Period | North Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.4% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.3% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in North Dallas: 98.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. North Dallas has the highest share of high school graduates of any Dallas neighborhood.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Dallas
| Period | North Dallas | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Dallas has been low: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Dallas neighborhood has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Dallas compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dallas | 2.11 | 49.4 | 6.0% | 47.7% | 12.5% | 1984 | $1,951 | 70.3% | 98.3% | 2.2% |
| Lake Highlands | 2.16 | 33.5 | 10.3% | 84.6% | 13.2% | 1985 | $1,489 | 45.6% | 85.3% | 3.4% |
| Bluffview | 2.29 | 40.7 | 5.3% | 40.5% | 11.8% | 1977 | $2,043 | 69.6% | 94.0% | 4.1% |
| Preston Hollow | 2.95 | 35.6 | 16.6% | 45.7% | 10.5% | 1972 | $1,800 | 37.1% | 72.5% | 4.8% |
| M Streets | 1.87 | 30.7 | 6.1% | 66.0% | 13.2% | 1994 | $1,894 | 73.6% | 94.2% | 3.7% |
| Far North Dallas-Richardson | 2.65 | 23.8 | 18.0% | 70.9% | 8.1% | 2000 | $1,566 | 52.7% | 90.9% | 10.2% |
| Northeast Dallas-White Rock | 2.52 | 36.5 | 11.5% | 55.5% | 10.8% | 1972 | $1,636 | 42.9% | 84.6% | 4.7% |
| Love Field Area | 2.40 | 35.6 | 16.2% | 75.1% | 9.3% | 1981 | $1,429 | 33.4% | 66.9% | 3.9% |
| Far North Dallas | 2.20 | 38.2 | 9.8% | 67.1% | 8.9% | 1987 | $1,620 | 52.8% | 91.1% | 4.4% |
| Oak Lawn | 1.64 | 33.5 | 4.7% | 75.5% | 11.3% | 1998 | $2,044 | 72.8% | 95.4% | 4.0% |
| Southwest Carrollton | 2.46 | 39.4 | 6.9% | 57.7% | 6.6% | 1983 | $1,851 | 40.0% | 86.6% | 1.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Encanto, Phoenix, AZ · University District, Seattle, WA · Sugar House, Salt Lake City, UT · Glendale, Queens, NY · Financial District, Manhattan, NY · Fenway-Kenmore, Boston, MA · Far West, Fort Worth, TX · Far North, Columbus, OH · Excelsior, San Francisco, CA · University Heights, Bronx, NY
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Dallas. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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