Neighborhood Guide

Oak Lawn, Dallas

Oak Lawn in Dallas is a vibrant and diverse area known for its lively nightlife, historic homes, and proximity to downtown.

What to love

Proximity to downtown Dallas
Vibrant nightlife
Diverse dining options

What to consider

High crime rate
Limited parking in some areas
Increased traffic congestion

Market Trends

The Oak Lawn neighborhood in the 75219 ZIP code has seen a rise in property values over the past 2 years.

$540K

↗ 11%

Median sale price

107

↗ 27%

Average days on market

↗ 3%

Homes sold

Market trends are based on the previous 4 weeks of data in the 75219 zip code.

Schools

There are 3 public elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school in 75219 serving ~5,500 students.

Schools

Sam Houston Elementary School

4 / 10

Alex W. Spence Middle School

5 / 10

North Dallas High School

3 / 10

Data provided by GreatSchools

Safety

The crime rate in Oak Lawn is higher than the surrounding areas. There are 2 police stations and 3 fire stations within this 75219 code.

Overall Crime Risk

Violent Crime Risk

B-

Property Crime Risk

C+

Provided by Ovogo.com

Transportation

Oak Lawn is close to major highways and roads for people commuting to Dallas. There are also several public transit options nearby: buses. The Walk Score is 75.

buses

DART Bus Lines 1, 39, 409

airports

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

bike lanes

Designated bike lanes on Lemmon Avenue and Cedar Springs Road

light rail

DART Rail (Green and Orange lines)

high speed rail

N/A

bike sharing programs

Bike-sharing available through LimeBike and VBike.

Entertainment and recreation

There are great things to do near Oak Lawn to get out and about: the Dallas Museum of Art, Oak Lawn Halloween Block Party, and the Turtle Creek Chorale performances.

Oak Lawn hosts a variety of community events including the Dallas Pride Parade and the annual Oak Lawn Art Festival.

Parks

There are several parks nearby that offer you a chance to get outside and explore: Turtle Creek Park with jogging paths, Reverchon Park with sports fields, and Lee Park featuring picturesque gardens.