Dallas Neighborhood Guide

Glen Abbey

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The small, gated neighborhood has become one of Dallas’ best kept secrets since it was developed in the early 2000s. Glen Abbey is the perfect mix of small and urban, the community backs up to Bent Tree Country Club and borders White Rock Creek, offering views of rolling hills and mature trees.

Other Neighborhoods in Far North Dallas

Bent Tree, Northwood Hills – Valley View, Preston Highlands, Preston Trail, Prestonwood

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Far North Dallas' Hidden Gem

The gated community has become one of the city’s most exclusive neighborhoods since it was developed in the early 2000s.
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Many of the homes in this gated community were designed by prominent, award-winning architects.
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With a 10-acre nature preserve near the neighborhood’s north and east borders, Glen Abbey offers a serene setting in an urban environment.
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Population

Median Owner-Occupied Home Value

$750,000

Glen Abbey Demographics

Population

The 2017 population of Glen Abbey is estimated to be 24.

of residents are male, are female. The median age is 52.25.

of the Glen Abbey population is white, are black, are Asian, and identify as some other race. are of Hispanic heritage.

Among adult residents, have earned a master's degree, have a professional school degree, have a doctorate, and have a bachelor’s degree.

The number of households is 14. The average household size is .

Income & Employment

The median household income is $87,500.

of residents are employed and are unemployed. are not in the labor force.

The average commute time for workers who live in this area is 23 minutes.

Housing

26.67% of Glen Abbey homes are detached, single-family houses. The median owner-occupied home value is $750,000

35.71% of the homes are owner-occupied.

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

Crime

Glen Abbey includes portions of these police beats: 622

Throughout those beats from 2017 to 2023, there were:

Aggravated Assaults (non-family violence)	3
Aggravated Assaults (family violence)
Business Burglaries	20
Home Burglaries	33
Motor-Vehicle Burglaries	62
Auto Thefts	22
Business Robberies
Robberies of Individuals	5
Shoplifting Incidents	4
Murders	0

Glen Abbey Real Estate Snapshot

% Owner-Occupied Housing

35.71%

Number of Households

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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.