Dallas Neighborhood Guide

Old Lake Highlands

Photo By Melody Asgari

Along the northeast side of White Rock Lake, the residents of Old Lake Highlands are proud of its 70-plus year history and its unique position (elevation-wise) within the city, boasting a gorgeous view of the downtown skyline. One of Dallas ISD’s best-performing elementary schools, Hexter, also serves as a rallying point for residents.

What the Locals Say About Old Lake Highlands

Locals Love

Residents appreciate how close the Old Lake Highlands neighborhood is to White Rock Lake. After a quick drive (or run if so inclined), locals can spend a nice day kayaking on the water or laying in a hammock between the trees.

Locals Complain

Street racing on Northwest Highway can be noisy. Hearing the sounds of squealing tires at 3 a.m. is a complaint amongst some residents.

Fun Facts

The neighborhood has a couple of friendly cats roaming around.

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Explore Old Lake Highlands

Established and Proud

While some homes in the neighborhood are as much as 80 years old, recent years have brought plenty of new construction.

The Green Spot, at Northcliff Drive and Buckner Boulevard, sells healthier fare than the typical gas station/convenience store.

Unrefined Bakery is the place to get all your all-natural, organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, soy-free bakery goods in the neighborhood.

This unusual Peavy Road house — built from shipping containers — has become something of a local landmark.

The neighborhood’s view of White Rock Lake and the downtown skyline is hard to beat.

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Why I Love Old Lake Highlands

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Old Lake Highlands News

Population

3,802

Median Owner-Occupied Home Value

$347,200

Old Lake Highlands Demographics

Population

The 2023 population of Old Lake Highlands is estimated to be 3,802.

48.8% of residents are male, 51.2% are female. The median age is 36.3.

75.4% of the Old Lake Highlands population are White, 2.9% are Black, 0.0% are Asian, and 3.3% identify as some other race. 21.7% are of Hispanic heritage.

Among adult residents, 21.1% have earned a master's degree, 6.0% have a professional school degree, 1.2% have a doctorate, and 34.0% have a bachelor’s degree.

The number of households is 1797. The average household size is 2.31.

Income & Employment

The median household income is $100,016.

100% of residents are employed and 0% are unemployed. 779 are not in the labor force.

The average commute time for workers who live in this area is 27 minutes.

Housing

68.7% of Old Lake Highlands homes are detached, single-family houses. The median owner-occupied home value is $347,200

64% of the homes are owner-occupied. The average length of residence among residents in owner-occupied homes is 18 years. The average renter has been in the same home 6 years.

The median year the area’s housing units were built is 1960.

Crime

Old Lake Highlands includes portions of these police beats: 234, 248

Throughout those beats from 2017 to 2023, there were:

Aggravated Assaults (non-family violence)	5
Aggravated Assaults (family violence)	3
Business Burglaries	28
Home Burglaries	45
Motor-Vehicle Burglaries	119
Auto Thefts	29
Business Robberies	0
Robberies of Individuals	5
Shoplifting Incidents	0
Murders	0

Old Lake Highlands Real Estate Snapshot

% Owner-Occupied Housing

64%

Avg. Household Size

2.31

Number of Households

1797

Avg. Length of Residency by Owner

18 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.