Government District Neighborhood Guide Dallas, TX
About
The Government District is a bustling neighborhood in Dallas, Texas, known for its high concentration of civic, county, and federal offices. Nestled between the thoroughfares of Commerce Street, Jackson Street, South St. Paul Street, and South Ervay Street, this district is a hub of activity during weekdays. The proximity to Dealey Plaza and the Kennedy Memorial Plaza, both significant historical landmarks, add to the magnetic appeal of this neighborhood.
What You Will Love About Government District, Dallas, Texas
- The unique blend of history and urban lifestyle with iconic landmarks like the Kennedy Memorial Plaza.
- The easy connectivity with other parts of the city, thanks to nearby major roads and highways.
- The flurry of activity during weekdays gives the district a lively feel, while weekends are calm and peaceful.
What's Nearby
The Government District is advantageously located close to downtown Dallas, making it a convenient locality for residents. The neighborhood is in the vicinity of the famous Pioneer Plaza, which boasts the largest bronze monument in the world. The impressive architecture of Thanksgiving Square is also just a stone's throw away.
Lifestyle
In the Government District, the lifestyle is a unique mix of business and leisure. While weekdays are filled with working professionals, weekends bring locals and tourists to enjoy the cultural and historical attractions. Proximity to the downtown area ensures a wide range of dining and entertainment options.
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Explore the Neighborhood
There are 604 restaurants, 60 grocery stores, and 39 parks within a mile of the Government District neighborhood.
Royal Blue GroceryRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
1800 Main St
- American Butchers
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
920 S Harwood St
- Sweet Harvest Shed
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
1103 S Harwood St
- Industrious
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
910 S Pearl Expy
West End MarketplaceRetail, Shopping Plaza
•0.6 miles
1701 N Market St
- Graham R L & Sons Produce
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
1010 S Pearl Expy
- Clean Juice
Dining and Drinking, Juice Bar, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Health Food Store
•0.2 miles
1302 Main St
- Royal Blue Grocery
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
1800 Main St
- Hines Nut Company
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Candy Store, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store
•0.4 miles
990 S Saint Paul St
- West End Liquor Beer Wine
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.4 miles
1005 San Jacinto St
- Star Liquor Beer & Wine
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.5 miles
400 N Lamar St
- Plain Ole Salsa Company
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store
•0.5 miles
902 S Harwood St
Jaxon Beer GardenDining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Garden, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
311 S Akard St
- Primo Tacos and Hot Dogs
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, Taco Restaurant
•0.1 miles
300 N Akard St
- Urban Café and Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cafes, Coffee, and Tea Houses, Café, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
1500 Jackson St
- One AT&T Plaza concourse cafeteria
Dining and Drinking, Food Court
•0.1 miles
208 S Akard St
- Bobbers
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Burger Joint, Hot Dog Joint, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
208 S Akard St
- Attalie Featuring Stepchild
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
211 S Akard St
- The Store At Dallas Convention Center
Business and Professional Services, Convention Center, Retail, Convenience Store
•0.2 miles
650 S Griffin St
- 7-Eleven
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.2 miles
1295 Commerce St
- The Velvet Snout Downtown
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.2 miles
1704 Commerce St
- Dirty Dawgz
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.2 miles
1704 Commerce St
- Neiman Marcus
Retail, Department Store, Fashion Retail, Clothing Store
•0.2 miles
1618 Main St
- CVS Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.2 miles
1411 Main St
The Trinity RiverLandmarks and Outdoors, Nature Preserve, Sports and Recreation
•0.1 miles
Commerce St
- Browder St Mall Dog Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Dog Park
•0.2 miles
Browder St
- Pioneer Plaza
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Natural Park
•0.2 miles
1428 Young St
- Pegasus Plaza
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.2 miles
1500 Main St
- Civic Garden
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.3 miles
1014 Main St
- Stone Street Gardens
Landmarks and Outdoors
•0.3 miles
1520 Elm St
Dallas Aquarium-Fair ParkArts and Entertainment, Carnival
•0.1 miles
1500 Marilla St
- Ro2 Art
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.1 miles
1033 Young St
- Bruton Theatre
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•0.2 miles
650 S Griffin St
- Dallas Safari Club Convention & Sporting Expo
Arts and Entertainment
•0.2 miles
650 S Griffin St
- Clarence Muse Cafe Theater
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant
•0.2 miles
650 S Griffin St
- Fill A Seat Dallas
Arts and Entertainment, Ticket Seller
•0.2 miles
512 Windmill Cir
Urban Cartel SalonBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
1500 Jackson St
- Blink Custom Art & Tattoos
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Tattoo Parlor
•0.1 miles
1500 Jackson St
- Urban Style Hair Studio
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
1500 Jackson St
- My Dallas Massage
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic
•0.1 miles
2500 Florence St
- Electric Charging Station
Travel and Transportation, Electric Vehicle Charging Station
•0.1 miles
1033 Young St
- Steam Cleaners
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Services
•0.1 miles
1509 Jackson St
Trophy Fitness Club at DowntownSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.1 miles
300 N Akard St
- Cowboys Fit
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.1 miles
1500 Jackson St
- Evolve
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.2 miles
500 S Ervay St
- Hotel Joule - Energyzer Gym
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.2 miles
1530 Main St
The Joule PoolSports and Recreation, Water Sports, Swimming, Swimming Pool
•0.2 miles
1530 Main St
- Pole Fitness Divas
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.2 miles
1700 Commerce St
Jaxon Beer GardenDining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Garden, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
311 S Akard St
- Dallas Young Makers Club
Dining and Drinking, Bar
•0.1 miles
1515 Young St
- Urban Café and Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cafes, Coffee, and Tea Houses, Café, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
1500 Jackson St
- Attalie Featuring Stepchild
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
211 S Akard St
- The Exchange At The Att District Dallas
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
211 S Akard St
- Ounce
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, Tapas Restaurant
•0.1 miles
211 S Akard St
J. Erik Jonsson Central LibraryCommunity and Government, Library
•0.1 miles
1515 Young St
- Dallas Public Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.1 miles
1515 Young St
- Dallas-City of, Alpha Services Listings, Libraries, Central Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.1 miles
1515 Young St
- Huge Print Press
Community and Government, Library
•0.2 miles
1700 Commerce St
- First Presbyterian Church Developmental Day School
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.3 miles
408 Park Ave
- City of Dallas Cultural Centers
Community and Government, Cultural Center
•0.4 miles
1925 Elm St
- Dallas Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.1 miles
1500 Marilla St
- Us Probation & Parole Office
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety
•0.2 miles
1100 Commerce St
- US Marshals Service
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.2 miles
1100 Commerce St
- Us Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.2 miles
1114 Commerce St
- Dallas District Parole Office
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety
•0.4 miles
1010 Cadiz St
- Dallas Fire Station 18
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.5 miles
660 N Griffin St
Government District Apartments and Rentals
624 Rental properties in Government District, 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% |
Government District Demographics
Government District Reviews
Area Has Potholes
No
Say 9 of 9 renters
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 8 of 9 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 8 of 9 renters
Nearby Parks
Yes
Say 8 of 9 renters
Busy Streets
No
Say 7 of 9 renters
Good Place To Raise A Family
Yes
Say 7 of 9 renters
Government District Transportation
Walker’s Paradise
Very Bikeable
Excellent Transit
Iware
Other
1920 W Airfield Dr
Mercury Transportation
Other
1601 Elm St
Akard Station
Train Stop
1350 S Pacific Ave
Source: foursquare.com
Akard Station
Train Stop
1350 S Pacific Ave
Source: foursquare.com
Government District Schools
- 3/10
Grades 9-12 • Public
- NRNo Rating
- 9/10
Dr. Wright L. Lassiter Jr. Early College High School
Grades 9-12 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-12 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades n/a • Private
- 4/10
Pegasus School Of Liberal Arts And Sciences
Grades K-12 • Charter
- NRNo Rating
Neighborhoods Around Government District
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,783 | 34% |
| UptownNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,072 | 51% |
| Victory ParkNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,165 | -- |
| Main Street DistrictNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,622 | 22% |
| Central DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,867 | 16% |
| Deep EllumNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,569 | -- |
| Knox HendersonNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,258 | 40% |
| Bishop ArtsNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,469 | -- |
| East DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,491 | 8% |
| Oak LawnNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,374 | 29% |
| Design DistrictNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,096 | -- |
| Turtle CreekNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,422 | -- |
| Old East DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,197 | 24% |
| Lower GreenvilleNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,135 | -- |
| Thanksgiving Commercial CenterNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $4,119 | -- |
| Medical DistrictNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,350 | -- |
| Trinity GrovesNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,482 | -- |
| North Oak CliffNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,127 | 27% |
| La L'aceateNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,482 | 1% |
| Bryan PlaceNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | -- | -- |
| Dallas Arts DistrictNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | -- | -- |
| West DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,756 | 17% |
| South DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,280 | 29% |
| LakewoodNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,350 | -- |
| Lovers LaneNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $985 | -- |
| M StreetsNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | -- | -- |
| North OaklawnNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,000 | -- |
| Park CitiesNeighborhood in University-park, Texas | $675 | -- |
| Cedar CrestNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $950 | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,560 | 13% |
| UptownNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,463 | 21% |
| Victory ParkNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,040 | 2% |
| Main Street DistrictNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,575 | 60% |
| Central DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,021 | 16% |
| Deep EllumNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,166 | 26% |
| Knox HendersonNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,038 | 11% |
| Bishop ArtsNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,199 | -- |
| East DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,695 | 11% |
| Oak LawnNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,262 | 8% |
| Design DistrictNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,032 | -- |
| Turtle CreekNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,960 | 116% |
| Old East DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,158 | 7% |
| Lower GreenvilleNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,250 | 40% |
| Thanksgiving Commercial CenterNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,032 | 19% |
| Medical DistrictNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,498 | -- |
| Trinity GrovesNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,627 | -- |
| North Oak CliffNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,458 | 11% |
| La L'aceateNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,627 | 8% |
| Bryan PlaceNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,050 | 1% |
| Dallas Arts DistrictNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | -- | -- |
| West DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,650 | 7% |
| South DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,487 | 61% |
| LakewoodNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,995 | 145% |
| Lovers LaneNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,225 | 17% |
| M StreetsNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | -- | -- |
| North OaklawnNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,125 | 29% |
| Park CitiesNeighborhood in University-park, Texas | $1,895 | 84% |
| Cedar CrestNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $750 | 22% |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,020 | 9% |
| UptownNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $3,778 | 3% |
| Victory ParkNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $3,095 | 15% |
| Main Street DistrictNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,102 | 34% |
| Central DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,979 | 14% |
| Deep EllumNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,302 | 17% |
| Knox HendersonNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,947 | 13% |
| Bishop ArtsNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,899 | -- |
| East DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,114 | 3% |
| Oak LawnNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,959 | 2% |
| Design DistrictNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,449 | -- |
| Turtle CreekNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,977 | -- |
| Old East DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,320 | 14% |
| Lower GreenvilleNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,700 | 15% |
| Thanksgiving Commercial CenterNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $3,367 | 2% |
| Medical DistrictNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,933 | -- |
| Trinity GrovesNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,286 | -- |
| North Oak CliffNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,893 | 23% |
| La L'aceateNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,286 | 4% |
| Bryan PlaceNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,395 | -- |
| Dallas Arts DistrictNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $10,400 | -- |
| West DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,219 | 7% |
| South DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,853 | 68% |
| LakewoodNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,200 | 10% |
| Lovers LaneNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,859 | 28% |
| M StreetsNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | -- | -- |
| North OaklawnNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $3,500 | 34% |
| Park CitiesNeighborhood in University-park, Texas | $3,750 | 34% |
| Cedar CrestNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,299 | 1% |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,995 | 8% |
| UptownNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $4,277 | 27% |
| Victory ParkNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $12,094 | 64% |
| Main Street DistrictNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,995 | -- |
| Central DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $4,657 | 14% |
| Deep EllumNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | -- | -- |
| Knox HendersonNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $9,035 | 138% |
| Bishop ArtsNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | -- | -- |
| East DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,040 | 42% |
| Oak LawnNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $3,950 | 16% |
| Design DistrictNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $3,250 | -- |
| Turtle CreekNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $12,950 | -- |
| Old East DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,598 | 36% |
| Lower GreenvilleNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $3,700 | 23% |
| Thanksgiving Commercial CenterNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,960 | -- |
| Medical DistrictNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $4,999 | -- |
| Trinity GrovesNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $3,330 | -- |
| North Oak CliffNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,056 | 34% |
| La L'aceateNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $3,330 | 2% |
| Bryan PlaceNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,750 | -- |
| Dallas Arts DistrictNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $12,000 | -- |
| West DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $3,245 | 2% |
| South DallasNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,800 | 5% |
| LakewoodNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $2,850 | -- |
| Lovers LaneNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $4,500 | -- |
| M StreetsNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $4,950 | -- |
| North OaklawnNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $5,000 | 67% |
| Park CitiesNeighborhood in University-park, Texas | $3,745 | 17% |
| Cedar CrestNeighborhood in Dallas, Texas | $1,411 | 5% |