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Dallas–Fort Worth Communities
Dallas–Fort Worth Neighborhood Guides
Explore 30 communities across Dallas–Fort Worth, organized by region. Each has a community page with places, schools, commutes, and home values, plus a researched local guide. Then talk with a Clever Realtors agent about the areas that fit your plans.
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Dallas & the Park Cities
The urban core and the established Park Cities neighborhoods surrounded by Dallas.
3 communities
Highland Park
A small residential town with Turtle Creek parks and historic Highland Park Village.
University Park
Home to SMU and the Bush Presidential Center, with Snider Plaza’s local shops.
North of Dallas
Business corridors, established suburbs, and lake communities along US-75, the Dallas North Tollway, and I-35E.
9 communities
Richardson
UT Dallas, the CityLine district, big parks, and six rail stations.
Farmers Branch
A central inner-ring suburb with 28 parks and a 27-acre historical park.
Addison
A compact town known for restaurants, big outdoor events, and a new Silver Line station.
Carrollton
A historic downtown square, Koreatown dining, and three rail lines.
Plano
Corporate campuses, big nature preserves, and a historic arts district on DART.
Coppell
A residential suburb next to DFW Airport with Old Town and large parks.
Murphy
A residential Collin County suburb with a 52-acre central park and amphitheater.
The Colony
Lake living on Lewisville Lake, plus the Grandscape entertainment district.
Lewisville
Old Town, Lewisville Lake, a 2,600-acre nature area, and A-train rail.
East of Dallas
Lake Ray Hubbard, historic downtowns, and fast-growing communities along I-30, I-635, and US-80.
7 communities
Garland
A large northeast suburb with a historic downtown square, Firewheel, and two DART stations.
Balch Springs
An inner-ring suburb southeast of Dallas with interstate access and lower price points.
Mesquite
The “Rodeo Capital of Texas,” with a historical park, arts center, and four interstates.
Rowlett
A lake city on Lake Ray Hubbard with a paddling trail and a DART station downtown.
Sachse
A growing two-county suburb with a newly renovated, railroad-themed Heritage Park.
Forney
The “Antique Capital of Texas,” a fast-growing Kaufman County city on US-80.
Seagoville
A small southeast city on US-175 with seven parks and room to grow.
South of Dallas
The Best Southwest cities, Joe Pool Lake, and quick access to I-35E, I-20, and US-67.
5 communities
Duncanville
The “City of Champions,” with 17 parks and quick access to I-20 and US-67.
Lancaster
A historic town square, a regional airport with an air museum, and 600+ acres of parks.
DeSoto
A Best Southwest city with a civic Town Center and a new aquatic and recreation center.
Cedar Hill
Hill Country–style terrain, a 1,826-acre state park, and Joe Pool Lake.
Glenn Heights
A growing small city on I-35E and the only DART member in southern Dallas County.
West Toward Fort Worth
Las Colinas, the airport cities, Arlington’s Entertainment District, and Fort Worth.
6 communities
Irving
Las Colinas, six Orange Line stations, and a central spot between Dallas and DFW Airport.
Grand Prairie
Joe Pool Lake, Lone Star Park, Epic Waters, and a wide range of homes.
Euless
A Mid-Cities suburb next to DFW Airport, home of the Arbor Daze festival.
Grapevine
Historic Main Street, wineries, Grapevine Lake, and TEXRail to Fort Worth.
Arlington
Home of the Cowboys, Rangers, Six Flags, UT Arlington, and the Medal of Honor Museum.
Fort Worth
The Stockyards, Sundance Square, a world-class Cultural District, and TEXRail.
How to compare communities
Commute
Map your daily drive or train ride at the times you’ll actually travel. Highway access and DART, TEXRail, or TRE stations can change your day more than distance on a map.
Schools
Many cities are served by more than one school district. Confirm the district and assigned campuses for each specific address with the district before you make an offer.
Lifestyle
Think about walkability, parks and trails, lake access, dining, and the age and style of homes you prefer, from historic districts to newer master-planned areas.
Comparing areas? Our guide to house hunting in Dallas–Fort Worth explains how to weigh commutes, property taxes and special districts, flood risk, and school assignments for any address.
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Book a free consultation with a Clever Realtors agent. We’ll talk through your budget, commute, and must-haves, and suggest areas worth a closer look.
Photo credits
- Highland Park: Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- University Park: Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Richardson: Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Farmers Branch: Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Addison: Photo: Mahanga, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Carrollton: Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Plano: Photo: Mohidshahab, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Coppell: Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Murphy: Photo: Flimbone08, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- The Colony: Photo: Woobyusmanii, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Lewisville: Photo: U, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
- Garland: Photo: Randy Colborn, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Mesquite: Photo: EAmesquite, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Rowlett: Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Sachse: Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Forney: Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Duncanville: Photo: La Citta Vita, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Lancaster: Photo: Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- DeSoto: Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Cedar Hill: Photo: Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Irving: Photo: Renanville, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Grand Prairie: Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Euless: Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Grapevine: Photo: Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Arlington: Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Fort Worth: Photo: Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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