# Highland Park, Texas

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- Published: 2026-10-09T08:29:56-05:00
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HomeCommunitiesHighland Park Dallas County · Dallas & the Park Cities Highland Park, Texas A small, primarily residential town surrounded by Dallas, known for tree-lined streets, parks along Turtle Creek, and the historic Highland Park Village shopping center. Read the Highland Park local guideTalk with an agent Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons On this pageHighland Park at a glanceAreas to exploreHousing marketParks & things to doDining, shopping & cultureGetting aroundSchoolsFAQLocal guide & nearbySources Highland Park at a glanceHighland Park is a town of about 2.3 square miles a few miles north of downtown Dallas. Together with University Park, it makes up the “Park Cities.” It is almost entirely residential, with established homes on landscaped lots, parks along Turtle Creek, and Highland Park Village at Mockingbird Lane and Preston Road.Many homes here use “Dallas” in their mailing address even though they sit inside the Town of Highland Park, which has its own government and town services. CountyDallas CountyRegionPark Cities, north of downtown DallasSizeAbout 2.3 square milesMajor roadsDallas North Tollway, Preston Road, Mockingbird Lane; US-75 nearbyTransitVoters chose to leave DART in May 2026 (see Getting around)School districtHighland Park ISD Areas to exploreHighland Park VillageA Spanish Mediterranean–style shopping center at Mockingbird and Preston with more than 70 shops and restaurants.Turtle Creek corridorHomes near Lakeside Park and the creek that winds through the center of town.Neighborhoods near Preston RoadEstablished residential streets on the town’s west side, close to Highland Park Village.Areas near the Dallas North TollwayResidential blocks with quick access to the Tollway, Uptown, and Love Field. Housing market Market data: August 2026Page reviewed: October 2026Typical home value · August 2026$3,039,555Up 6.8% from August 2025 ($2,845,649)Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for the city of Highland Park: a model estimate of the typical home value for single-family homes and condos in the middle third of values, smoothed and seasonally adjusted. It is not a median sale price or list price. Source: Zillow Research data.Highland Park is almost entirely single-family, with established homes on mature, tree-lined lots and many newer homes built where older houses were replaced. Inventory is limited because the town is small and fully developed. With so few sales, the typical value figure below can swing more from year to year than in larger cities; look closely at recent comparable sales and lot sizes. Parks, recreation & things to doHighland Park’s parks are small and landscaped; larger destinations are a short drive away in Dallas.In Highland ParkLakeside Park — About 14 acres of landscaped parkland along Turtle Creek between Beverly Drive and Armstrong Parkway.In Highland ParkFlippen Park — A small neighborhood park known for its gazebo, fountain, and seasonal plantings.In Highland ParkTown parks directory — The town maintains several smaller parks and green spaces; see the official directory for locations and amenities.Nearby · DallasKaty Trail and Klyde Warren Park — Trails and urban parks a short drive south in Uptown and downtown Dallas. Dining, shopping & cultureIn Highland ParkHighland Park Village — Upscale shops, restaurants, and a historic theater along brick walkways at Mockingbird and Preston.Nearby · University ParkSnider Plaza — Local shops and restaurants next to SMU in neighboring University Park.Nearby · DallasUptown and the Dallas Arts District — Restaurants, museums, and performing arts a few miles south. Getting aroundMain routes include the Dallas North Tollway, Preston Road, and Mockingbird Lane, with US-75 just to the east.Highland Park voters chose to withdraw from DART in a May 2, 2026 election. DART service within town limits is being discontinued; residents can still use DART stations in neighboring cities, such as Mockingbird Station in Dallas. The town has said it will evaluate other mobility options.Dallas Love Field is a short drive west, and downtown Dallas is a few miles south. SchoolsHighland Park ISD serves the Town of Highland Park, along with University Park and a small part of Dallas.Highland Park ISDSchool assignments depend on the exact property address and can change. Confirm the district and assigned campuses with the district before you make an offer or sign a lease. Frequently asked questionsIs Highland Park part of Dallas?No. Highland Park is a separate town with its own government, although it is surrounded by Dallas and many addresses use a Dallas mailing address.Does DART serve Highland Park?Highland Park voters chose to withdraw from DART in May 2026, and service inside town limits is being discontinued. DART stations in neighboring areas remain available.What school district serves Highland Park?Highland Park ISD. Confirm campus assignments for the specific address with the district.Why do home values change so much year to year?Highland Park is small, with relatively few sales each year, so a handful of high- or low-priced sales can move summary figures. Compare individual recent sales. Keep exploring Local guideLiving in Highland Park, Texas: A Small Town Inside DallasWhat sets the town apart, how its housing works, and what changed with DART in 2026. Nearby communityUniversity ParkHome to SMU and the Bush Presidential Center, with Snider Plaza’s local shops. Nearby communityDallasThe region’s urban core: high-rises, historic districts, lakes, and the widest choice of homes. DirectoryAll 30 DFW communitiesCompare areas by region across Dallas–Fort Worth. Planning a move? Start with our home buying guide, home selling guide, or rental guide. SourcesTown of Highland Park: Parks DirectoryTown of Highland Park: Lakeside ParkNBC DFW: DART withdrawal election results, May 2026Highland Park ISDWikipedia: Highland Park VillageZillow Research: Zillow Home Value Index (city-level, all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted), August 2026 Information is provided for general guidance and was reviewed in October 2026. Attractions, businesses, transit service, and school boundaries change; confirm details with the official sources linked above. Clever Realtors is a virtual brokerage serving Dallas–Fort Worth. Thinking about Highland Park?Talk with a Clever Realtors agent about homes, timing, and the neighborhoods that fit your plans.Talk with an agentSelling in Highland Park?