University Park





University Park Real Estate

University Park is located in Dallas County, Texas.  An executive community located minutes from downtown Dallas.  Some of the most expensive homes are located in  University Park.  The town was created by Wilbur David Cook, the designer of Beverly Hills, some features are residential roads that mix among the perfect looking  lawns and surrounding oak and pecan trees.    Together,  University Park  and Highland Park form  the Park Cities.




University Park Demographics
Population Median Household Income Median Family Income
23,324 $92,778 $140,573

History of University Park

University Park started as a group of homes that surrounded the Southern Methodist University, which you could find in 1915, Dallas County.  When first incorporated, the city encompassed 515 acres, 380 homes, and 1,200 residents.  As a result of efforts to build and improve the city, University Park grew to a population of over 20,000 residents by 1945 and had become one of the most prestigious locations in the area.

Since the 1940s, the population and area of University Park have remained relatively stable at 22,000 residents and 3.8 square miles.  They city is now surrounded by Dallas on three sides and the Town of Highland Park on the south.  The city's unique character, high property values, and low tax rate have been steadily maintained.

                     

University Park History
University Park Information


Average home price is $850,000 while prices range from $400,000 to $2,500,000


                          
Highland Park Independent School District
Southern Methodist University
Education in University Park

University Park is served by the Highland Park Independent School District.  Highland Park is located within the boundaries of University Park, and it also serves the HPISD area in the city of Highland Park.  University Park houses the most educated population of Texas, it includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

University Park is also home to Southern Methodist University, which is a private university founded in 1911.   The university currently operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, Taos, and New Mexico.

University Park Entertainment

University Park has some of the most beautiful parks that Texas has to offer.  Many of the parks offer youth sports programs, tennis courts, public pools, ballfields, picnic areas, walking trails and so much more.

You will find many fine shops and restaurants in nearby Highland Park Village and Preston Center.
 
                                          

Parks & Recreation
Tennis Courts
Pools
Golf Courses

Highland Park Village
Preston Center
Dining
Shopping



                                        
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Moving to University Park

If you are considering moving to the Dallas area, University Park neighborhoods are an excellent location in which to settle.  Downtown Dallas is just seven minutes from University Park.  With access to the tollway, University Park provides easy access to North Dallas as well.  Like most people, you may be apt to stay for decades in University Park, it offers a stable and community-oriented environment with little transition.

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University Park is an executive community with some of the most expensive homes in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area.
 
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