Flower Mound
Outdoor enthusiasts will be delighted to know that Flower Mound is also located between Lake Grapevine and Lewisville Lake, both of which are popular for fishing, boating, swimming, and wakeboarding.
Roanoke
Nestled in the northwest corner of the greater Dallas area, the tiny town of Roanoke is known as the Unique Dining Capital of Texas. This kid-friendly town is part of the award-winning Northwest Independent School District and offers housing options to accommodate different tastes and budget considerations, from historic homes to new luxury residences.
Preston Hollow
Preston Hollow is home to many of the Dallas elite, from former U.S. Presidents to business tycoons and NFL royalty.
Preston Hollow is a prestigious and established neighborhood made up of both modest 1950s ranch-style homes and newer Southern mansions on large lots with century-old oak trees lining the streets. The local public schools are some of the best in DFW, although many residents take advantage of the neighborhood’s proximity to the top private schools in the city.
The 10 Best North Texas Neighborhoods to Live Now
Dallas is home to many of Dallas' most affluent neighborhoods with stunning upscale homes and fantastic amenities. From Frisco to Old Lake Highlands, these are the places attracting the most new residents.
The following communities, however, stand out from the stellar pack for a number of reasons:
Highland Park
Although the distinctions between University Park, Park Cities, and Highland Park are subtle, there's no question that Highland Park is the most prestigious of the three. In fact, Highland Park is the most affluent city in Texas and the 7th most affluent city in the United States.
Frisco
Safety and Security. Texas boasts an array of cities, but Frisco consistently ranks highly on lists of the safest cities in the state. With so many places in Texas, that's an impressive feat. USA Today has even ranked Frisco as Texas's second-safest city, and as the 14th overall safest city in the entire United States.
McKinney
McKinney is in Collin County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in McKinney offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In McKinney there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in McKinney and residents tend to lean conservative.
Allen
Home to the indigenous Caddo Indians and formally established in 1872 by the Central Texas Railroad, the city of Allen is a historic bedroom community just 20 miles north of downtown Dallas. Allen boasts a host of recreation centers, natatoriums, and parks, and is the home of the renowned Allen Community Ice Rink, a prime training location for aspiring Olympians. Known as a safe area with highly rated schools, this community of young families and 30-something professionals is kid-focused, with playgrounds, ponds, and trails at the heart of most neighborhoods.
Plano
A straight shot up Highway 75 from the heart of Dallas, Plano has contributed to the explosive growth on the north side of the DFW Metroplex. Home to major corporations, including Frito-Lay, Pizza Hut, and most recently Toyota, the booming Dallas suburb offers abundant employment opportunities coupled with an exceptional quality of life.
Colleyville
The area is perfect for homebuyers with growing families who enjoy the quiet life and plan to stay settled for a while. The 30-mile commute from Colleyville to downtown Dallas is very manageable, and driving to Fort Worth is just as easy, since Highway 26 runs through the center of Colleyville.
Lakewood
Located along the west side of White Rock Lake, Lakewood provides shoreline living in the middle of the Big D. Older homes in Lakewood offer an eclectic mix of architectural interest against a beautiful backdrop of rolling hills and abundant wildlife.
Lakewood is home to some of the finest schools in the state, including Lakewood Elementary and Woodrow Wilson High School, both of which have exceptional ratings and famous alumni.