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Oak Lawn

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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    A
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Oak Lawn is a neighborhood in Dallas, Texas with a population of 44,694. Oak Lawn is in Dallas County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Oak Lawn offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Oak Lawn there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Oak Lawn and residents tend to be liberal.
About Oak Lawn...
Population
44,694

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$323,097
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,313
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    66%
  • Own
    34%
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Oak Lawn Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    54
    283
  • Murder
    7
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    333
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    1,067
    500
  • Theft
    2,111
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    394
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$72,487
National
$55,322
Children
9%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    18%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    17%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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Parking leaves something to be desired, but there are so many easily accessible places in this area, you never need to leave your neighborhood. The patrons and service industry professionals are all friendly and welcoming. Safe beautiful quiet neighborhoods with tree lined streets. A bustling exciting night life is just around the corner.
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There are a lot of nice areas in Oak Lawn with friendly people. It is very convenient to shopping, dining, downtown, etc. Pretty much anything you need is very close by. The only problem is, like most of Dallas, there are some areas close by that are not as nice. Oak Lawn is pretty walkable, but as you are walking you will see litter and homeless people.
My overall experience of my area is great. I like my locations because everything is closed by me. When I didn't have a car I used to go to the little store across the street , if I was hungry there's a Jack in The Box in front of the gas station next to my apartments . There's also a park just two blocks a way there's restaurants were family's can go . The only thing I didn't like about the park is that there used to be homeless people and a lot of trash, well know I have seen a change is more cleaner than 2-3 years ago and less homeless people. The other thing I like about were I live is that most of the people knows each other. Yes of course we not a perfect neighborhood, but over the years we have gotten better . Know we have new Apartments new people coming in. The most thing I like about my location is that I live closed by Down Town Dallas.