If you move north of the Northwest Highway, you are officially in North Dallas, one of the wealthier parts of the whole city. As the city has grown over the past decades, North Dallas moved from just north of Downtown Dallas to the northern outskirts of the city and nearby suburbs. This is a fantastic area, and there are plenty of North Dallas apartments for rent.
Why you want to live there
As mentioned, North Dallas is one of the wealthiest areas of the city, and it is comprised of several different neighborhoods, such as Araglin Court, Hillcrest Forest, North Park, and Waterford, to name a few.
The University of Texas at Dallas, Southern Methodist University, Texas A&M’s TAMU-Dallas, and several community college campuses are also near this side of town. If you’re a student and want to get both the city life and that college-town feel, North Dallas might be a perfect location for you.
Demographics
The population of North Dallas is 40,259. Despite the college campuses around, the median age for the area is actually 45.1. Roughly 60% of the area population makes over $60,000, with 22% making over $200,000.
A few of our favorite places in North Dallas
With such an expansive area, you can bet that you’ll find all types of restaurants in North Dallas. For date night, check out Rose No. 1, an American French restaurant that is also pet friendly. You should also try…
- Asian Mint
- Benihana
- Royal Thai
For high-end shopping, check out Galleria Dallas. This shopping mall is modeled after the Houston Galleria, and like its sister mall, it’s home to a number of designer stores.
Living cost
The cost of living in North Dallas isn’t cheap. On average, renters will spend about $1,349 on a North Dallas apartment.
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