Dallas Neighborhood Guide

Melshire Estates

Photo By Jessica Chen

The tight-knit community has seen growth in custom-built homes, but there is still an abundance of ranch-style residences. Nestled between Preston Road and the Dallas North Tollway, the quiet neighborhood has towering trees and manicured lots.

Other Neighborhoods in North Dallas

Preston Hollow

Explore Melshire Estates

A Prestigious Place to Call Home

The neighborhood features ranch-style homes, manicured lots, and towering trees.

Melshire Estates has seen a growth in newly constructed, custom-built homes.
Jessica Chen

E.D. Walker Middle School, named after Dr. Ewell D. Walker, is north of the neighborhood, across from Jamestown Park.

Jamestown Park sits north of the quiet neighborhood. The 8.3-acre park was established in 1976.

Preston Forest Square is located on the eastern edge of Melshire Estates. The center features shopping and restaurants such as Becks Prime.

Because of its location, the neighborhood has a distinctive element of walkability.

Advertisement

Around Town in Melshire Estates

Restaurants in Melshire Estates Bars and Clubs in Melshire Estates Shops in Melshire Estates Attractions in Melshire Estates

No results for this neighborhood. If you know of one, contact us.

GreatSchools Rating out of 10

Price:

Melshire Estates News

Population

3,177

Median Owner-Occupied Home Value

$529,100

Melshire Estates Demographics

Population

The 2023 population of Melshire Estates is estimated to be 3,177.

44.1% of residents are male, 55.9% are female. The median age is 54.1.

74.6% of the Melshire Estates population is white, 13.4% are black, 4.2% are Asian, and 3.0% identify as some other race. 7.8% are of Hispanic heritage.

Among adult residents, 15.4% have earned a master's degree, 6.4% have a professional school degree, 3.7% have a doctorate, and 35.1% have a bachelor’s degree.

The number of households is 1631. The average household size is 1.96.

Income & Employment

The median household income is $95,729.

100% of residents are employed and 0% are unemployed. 1510 are not in the labor force.

The average commute time for workers who live in this area is 21 minutes.

Housing

55.3% of Melshire Estates homes are detached, single-family houses. The median owner-occupied home value is $529,100

68% of the homes are owner-occupied. The average length of residence among residents in owner-occupied homes is 15.5 years. The average renter has been in the same home 6 years.

The median year the area’s housing units were built is 1973.

Crime

Melshire Estates includes portions of these police beats: 641

Throughout those beats from 2017 to 2023, there were:

Aggravated Assaults (non-family violence)	6
Aggravated Assaults (family violence)	0
Business Burglaries	21
Home Burglaries	33
Motor-Vehicle Burglaries	118
Auto Thefts	29
Business Robberies	6
Robberies of Individuals	2
Shoplifting Incidents	2
Murders	0

Melshire Estates Real Estate Snapshot

% Owner-Occupied Housing

68%

Avg. Household Size

1.96

Number of Households

1631

Avg. Length of Residency by Owner

15.5 years

Dallas Neighborhoods

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.