Lake Highlands is one of Dallas’ most beloved communities, known for its welcoming neighborhoods, strong schools, and timeless appeal. With tree-lined streets, a wide variety of home styles, and a true sense of community, it continues to draw families and homebuyers who value both convenience and connection. The area features everything from charming original homes and beautifully renovated properties to stylish new builds, offering something for every stage of life and lifestyle.
Families are especially drawn to Lake Highlands for its excellent schools in Richardson ISD and portions of Dallas ISD, with the community deeply supporting its schools, sports teams, and activities. This neighborhood pride is part of what makes Lake Highlands so enduring. Residents enjoy proximity to White Rock Lake, along with countless restaurants, shops, and conveniences in every direction. Whether grabbing a coffee at a local spot, heading to a nearby park, or enjoying easy access to the rest of Dallas, everything is within reach.
With its family-friendly atmosphere, vibrant mix of homes, and strong community roots, Lake Highlands remains one of the city’s most popular places to live. It’s an area where families thrive, neighbors connect, and homebuyers know they’ve found not just a house—but a true place to call home.
93,218 people live in Lake Highlands, where the median age is 36 and the average individual income is $43,735. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Lake Highlands, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Galen's Gourmet, Daily Dash Mart, and Savory Meat Company.
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| Dining | 0.37 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.94 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.11 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.2 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.21 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.68 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.09 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.72 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.15 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.64 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.72 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.05 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.15 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.16 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.21 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.21 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.25 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.34 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.49 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.49 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Lake Highlands has 39,468 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lake Highlands do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 93,218 people call Lake Highlands home. The population density is 11,562 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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