East Dallas Neighborhood Guide Dallas, TX
About
East Dallas is a vibrant neighborhood renowned for its historic districts such as the Swiss Avenue Historic District. It is diverse and eclectic, boasting a unique blend of architectural styles, colorful murals, and local businesses. Being nestled between I-30 and Highway 75 gives residents easy access to other parts of Dallas while Lake Highlands, a popular recreational area, lies to the north.
What You Will Love About East Dallas, Dallas, Texas
- The neighborhood is known for its many historical districts, including the Swiss Avenue Historic District.
- It has a vibrant atmosphere with local businesses, colorful murals, and diverse architectural styles.
- Residents enjoy easy access to other parts of Dallas, thanks to its location between I-30 and Highway 75.
What's Nearby
East Dallas sits adjacent to downtown Dallas, giving residents easy access to the city's bustling heart. The nearby Lake Highlands provides a scenic escape for nature lovers. The neighborhood is also close to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, a beautiful, serene location loved by both locals and tourists alike.
The Rental Market
The rental market in East Dallas has an average rent of $1,577 for a 1-bedroom apartment. Over the past year, the prices have ranged from a minimum average of $1,390 to a maximum average of $1,609.
Rental Price Stability
The standard deviation of the average rental price in East Dallas is $61.85, indicating that the rental prices have been relatively stable and consistent over the past year.
Lifestyle
Life in East Dallas is laidback yet vibrant, offering a blend of calm residential areas and thriving local businesses. The sense of community is strong here and residents enjoy access to a mix of outdoor recreational activities, diverse dining options, and vibrant art scenes. It is a neighborhood that caters to a wide range of lifestyles and preferences.
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Rental Trends in East Dallas
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | Dec 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| $1508 | $1508 | $1455 | $1410 | $1475 | $1445 | $1417 | $1637 | $1518 | $1340 | $1353 | $1490 | $1454 |
| $1416 | $1425 | $1412 | $1409 | $1419 | $1690 | $1679 | $1582 | $1654 | $2032 | $1670 | $1695 | $1641 |
| $1967 | $1859 | $1959 | $2047 | $2142 | $2080 | $2099 | $2147 | $1975 | $2052 | $2129 | $2117 | $1969 |
| $2215 | $2215 | $1667 | $2227 | $2227 | $2202 | $1598 | $1598 | $2000 | $1598 | $2040 | $2040 | $1598 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 1,262 restaurants, 165 grocery stores, and 105 parks within a mile of the East Dallas neighborhood.
Whole FoodsRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
2118 Abrams Rd
Sam's ClubRetail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•0.7 miles
2218 Greenville Ave
- Trader Joe's
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
2001 Greenville Ave
- Fiesta Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
5334 Ross Ave
- Highland Food Store
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
1406 Greenville Ave
- Jacki's Gourmet
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
5601 Sears St
- Medallion Discount Liquor
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.2 miles
5748 Live Oak St
- Craft Beer Cellar Dallas
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Beer Store, Liquor Store
•0.4 miles
6324 Gaston Ave
- Whole Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
2118 Abrams Rd
- Centennial Fine Wine and Spirits C-17
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.6 miles
1704 Greenville Ave
- J C Liquor
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.7 miles
1737 Greenville Ave
- Trader Joe's
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
2001 Greenville Ave
Chip's Old Fashioned HamburgersDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Burger Joint, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
6115 La Vista Dr
- Buzzbrews Kitchen
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
5815 Live Oak St
- Pizza Hut
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.1 miles
1916 Skillman St
- The Wine Therapist
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
1810 Skillman St
- Matt's Rancho Martinez
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, Tex-Mex Restaurant
•0.1 miles
1904 Skillman St
- Cosmo's
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Dive Bar, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
1212 Skillman St
- Just Food For Dogs
Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.1 miles
1910 Skillman St
- Twenty Food Store
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.1 miles
1914 Skillman St
- Lakewood Consignment Studio
Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.2 miles
1909 Skillman St
- The Consignment Solution
Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.2 miles
1931 Skillman St
- Redenta's Garden
Retail, Garden Center
•0.2 miles
2001 Skillman St
- Lakewood Texaco
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
1701 Skillman St
Harrell ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.4 miles
6401 Gaston Ave
- Savage Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.5 miles
5501 Swiss Ave
- Randall Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.7 miles
100 S Glasgow Dr
- Tietze Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.7 miles
2850 Skillman St
- Garrett Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•1.0 mile
1805 N Garrett Ave
- Monarch Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•1.2 miles
1823 N Fitzhugh
Scarlet Reagan Gallery + EventsArts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.1 miles
5812 Live Oak St
- Xmax Games
Arts and Entertainment
•0.2 miles
1931 Skillman St
- Jaime Lee Event Planning
Arts and Entertainment
•0.2 miles
5923 Gaston Ave
- Balcony Club
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Jazz and Blues Venue, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Lounge, Restaurant
•0.4 miles
1825 Abrams Rd
- Bowlski's Lakewood
Arts and Entertainment, Bowling Alley, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.4 miles
1825 Abrams Rd
- Lakewoodstock
Arts and Entertainment
•0.4 miles
2011 Abrams Rd
Golden Hour SalonBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
6115 La Vista Dr
- Shear Delight by Kristi
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
6115 La Vista Dr
- Studio Two Zero Six at My Salon Suites Lakewood
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
6115 La Vista Dr
- Coiffures Salon Dallas
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
6115 La Vista Dr
- Dolls and Beaus Salon
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
6115 La Vista Dr
- Glamour 6126
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
6115 La Vista Dr
CrossfitSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.1 miles
5815 Live Oak St
- CrossFit White Rock
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.1 miles
5815 Live Oak St
- SunstoneFIT - Skillman Live Oak
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.1 miles
1920 Skillman St
- Sunstone Yoga
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.1 miles
1920 Skillman St
- Yoga Mart
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.2 miles
6039 Oram St
- City Surf Fitness
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.2 miles
6039 Oram St
Buzzbrews KitchenDining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
5815 Live Oak St
- The Wine Therapist
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
1810 Skillman St
- Cosmo's
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Dive Bar, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
1212 Skillman St
- Stoney's Wine Lounge
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Lounge, Wine Bar, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
6038 Oram St
- Cock & Bull Neighborhood Pub
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Dive Bar
•0.3 miles
6330 Gaston Ave
- Times Ten Cellars
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant, Winery
•0.4 miles
6324 Prospect Ave
Dallas Public LibraryCommunity and Government, Library
•0.4 miles
6121 Worth St
- Munger Square Child Care
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.7 miles
5302 Junius St
- Wallace Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.7 miles
4010 Gaston Ave
- Turpin Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.7 miles
3909 Swiss Ave
- Head Start of Greater Dallas
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.9 miles
2011 N Washington Ave
- Baylor Health Sciences Library
Community and Government, Library
•2.0 miles
3302 Gaston Ave
Texas Healthcare Neck & BackHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•0.3 miles
6301 Gaston Ave
- Dallas Fire - Rescue Station 17
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.4 miles
6045 Belmont Ave
- CareNow Urgent Care - Lakewood
Health and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•0.5 miles
2221 Abrams Rd
- Dallas Fire Station 19
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.5 miles
5600 E Grand Ave
- The Dallas Center of Rehabilitation
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.6 miles
4200 Live Oak St
- Wistol Supply
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.7 miles
4211 E Side Ave
East Dallas Apartments and Rentals
1448 Rental properties in East Dallas, Dallas, TX.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 15.1% | 1.1% |
| utilities | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| food | 2.3% | 0.8% |
| transportation | 3.2% | 9.8% |
| healthcare | 8.7% | 6% |
East Dallas Demographics
East Dallas Reviews
Area Has Litter
No
Say 19 of 20 renters
Area Has Potholes
No
Say 18 of 20 renters
Good Place To Raise A Family
Yes
Say 17 of 20 renters
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 16 of 20 renters
Busy Streets
No
Say 15 of 20 renters
Mostly Older Buildings
No
Say 13 of 20 renters
East Dallas Transportation
Very Walkable
Bikeable
Good Transit
Skillman Shoe Repair
Other
1915 Skillman St
Divcon Ems
Other
4325 Elm St
Transportes Pegasos
Other
4414 E Side Ave
Source: foursquare.com
Skillman Shoe Repair
Other
1915 Skillman St
Divcon Ems
Other
4325 Elm St
Transportes Pegasos
Other
4414 E Side Ave
Source: foursquare.com
East Dallas Schools
- 4/10
William Lipscomb Elementary School
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- 5/10
Grades 9-12 • Public
- 4/10
Grades 6-8 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades K-12 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Private
- 2/10
Lumin Lindsley Park Community School
Grades PK, K-3 • Charter
- 4/10
Cityscape Schools-East Grand Preparatory Academy
Grades PK, K-8 • Charter