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University Park, TX

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College campus blends with affluent neighborhoods in a major metropolis

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The lively atmosphere and bustling residential streets of University Park are something to admire, and are what make it one of the most highly ranked suburbs of Dallas. There’s a blend of homey and luxury here. The quaint homes, upscale houses, affluent neighborhoods, modern apartment complexes, and various other rentals create wonderfully diverse housing options. University Park houses Southern Methodist University, featuring a beautiful campus, sports stadium, and museums such as the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Enjoy proximity to the shopping and dining options at North Park Center, as well as the pristine golf course at the Dallas Country Club.

With such a premier location, seven miles north of Downtown Dallas and just four miles north of Uptown, University Park attracts those looking for a prosperous suburb with great amenities and excellent schools just minutes from everything Dallas has to offer. From the Dallas Museum of Art and the Dallas World Aquarium to the Dallas Farmers Market and Pioneer Plaza, there’s so much to be explored.

Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

61

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Dallas Trekkers Walking Club
  • Klyde Warren Park
  • Nasher Sculpture Center
  • Dallas World Aquarium
  • White Rock Lake

Airports

  • Dallas Love Field
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.