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Old East Dallas

#35 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Dallas
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  1. Public Schools
    B-
  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
    B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B
  12. Commute
    A-
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Old East Dallas is a neighborhood in Dallas, Texas with a population of 43,098. Old East Dallas is in Dallas County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Old East Dallas offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Old East Dallas there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Old East Dallas and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Old East Dallas are above average.
About Old East Dallas...
Population
43,098

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$134,020
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$967
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    79%
  • Own
    21%
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Old East Dallas Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    122.5
    282.7
  • Murder
    11.8
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    777.3
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    1,052.9
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,798.3
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    511.1
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$48,785
National
$55,322
Families with Children
21%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    15%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    22%
    13%
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    I love the neighborhood, because everyone knows each other. It is the perfect mix of peaceful and fun. There are elementary schools all around. I can ride my bike everywhere I need to go! The atmosphere is liberal and open minded. I feel safe, and I love the diversity. Everyone lives together in peace.
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    I've lived in Old East Dallas my whole life. 24 years. Area is comforting, especially because we haven't experienced any crimes in our neighborhood. I'm currently in the process of saving to buy a home myself, but it has gotten very expensive to live in this area. I'd hate to live in a bad area just because I couldn't afford to live here.
    One of the best areas in Dallas. Alot of the smaller neighborhoods are protected from yuppie houses and the gentrification wave from sweeping them away. Dallas doesn't have much history pre-Kennedy but in this part of town you've got all kinds of history going on!