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Lochwood

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Northeast of White Rock Lake and south of Lake Highlands, Lochwood is sometimes referred to as Dixon Branch after a creek with the same name that runs along the neighborhood’s western edge. It’s a community that’s seemingly ideal for young families, as most of the nearly 5,000 residents are in their mid- to late 30s and early 40s.

What the Locals Say About Lochwood

Locals Love

Young families flock to this quaint neighborhood for three reasons: Mid-century ranch homes at affordable prices; a 12.3-acre park with a shaded playground, tennis courts, and hikeable wooded trails; and the modern Lochwood Branch Library that has tons to offer tots. 

Locals Complain

You’ll find plenty of nearby options for bites and beers, but you’ll have to hop in a car to get there.

So You Know

Lochwood knows how to party: The annual Christmas gathering includes a mini train ride (complete with a Santa sighting) and the homeowners on Maplegrove Lane go all out for Halloween, making it a more manageable alternative to the Swiss Avenue trek.

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Population

7,725

Median Owner-Occupied Home Value

$294,700

Lochwood Demographics

Population

The 2023 population of Lochwood is estimated to be 7,725.

48.4% of residents are male, 51.6% are female. The median age is 40.7.

83.8% of the Lochwood population are White, 3.1% are Black, 0.3% are Asian, and 9.0% identify as some other race. 12.8% are of Hispanic heritage.

Among adult residents, 12.7% have earned a master's degree, 5.4% have a professional school degree, 0.6% have a doctorate, and 31.9% have a bachelor’s degree.

The number of households is 3220. The average household size is 2.59.

Income & Employment

The median household income is $105,248.

99% of residents are employed and 0% are unemployed. 2100 are not in the labor force.

The average commute time for workers who live in this area is 31 minutes.

Housing

77.8% of Lochwood homes are detached, single-family houses. The median owner-occupied home value is $294,700

66% of the homes are owner-occupied. The average length of residence among residents in owner-occupied homes is 19 years. The average renter has been in the same home 5 years.

The median year the area’s housing units were built is 1962.

Crime

Lochwood includes portions of these police beats: 232

Throughout those beats from 2017 to 2023, there were:

Aggravated Assaults (non-family violence) 54
Aggravated Assaults (family violence) 0
Business Burglaries 222
Home Burglaries 120
Motor-Vehicle Burglaries 337
Auto Thefts 140
Business Robberies 66
Robberies of Individuals 49
Shoplifting Incidents 81
Murders 0

Lochwood Real Estate Snapshot

% Owner-Occupied Housing

66%

Avg. Household Size

2.59

Number of Households

3220

Avg. Length of Residency by Owner

19 years

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Sources: Demographic data pulled from Nielsen SiteReports and represents sampling based on most recent U.S. Census estimates. Crime data provided by local police departments.