Here we will be discussing the Best Neighborhoods in the Dallas Metroplex for young families, these are in no particular order, as we believe choosing any of these neighborhoods will be exactly what young parents are looking for. Parents Raising children look for a few things when it comes to the neighborhood they live in:

• They want the neighborhood to be safe.

• They want the ability to socialize and more importantly, have the ability to let their kids socialize with other kids.

• They want a good school system

• They want the ability to easily go out to eat at restaurants, go shopping, or be entertained.

In this blog we will take these four factors into account when choosing RWA’s Top Neighborhoods for Young Families. If you want to learn more about a specific neighborhood, click the underlined name of the Neighborhood to be taken to the neighborhood page.

#1 Prestonwood

Prestonwood is a neighborhood in north Dallas and runs up through Preston rd through Addison into Plano. Prestonwood has been known as a resort-style community that includes a country club, multiple schools such as Prestonwood Elementary and Prestonwood Christian Academy, and a bunch of fun places to go to socialize and meet other young adults that also have kids for your kids to befriend! With Prestonwood being in a very safe and quiet area, crime is almost non-existent giving you peace-of-mind as a parent. The school systems in Prestonwood have a very high reputation when it comes to the standard both the teaching staff and students are held to. Your children will be raised in a well educated and well socialized environment if you live in the Prestonwood neighborhood.

#2 Frisco

Frisco Texas is a northern suburb of Dallas and it is a lot larger than the previous neighborhood. Frisco has recently gained a ton of popularity with newer developments like The Star District, The Dallas Cowboys practice facility and HQ, Frisco square, and the expansion of Frisco ISD with multiple middle schools and at least 1 High school being built each year. Frisco has become one of DFW’s Fastest growing suburbs and for good reason, its very low crime, strong police presence, great school system, amazing amenities for socializing and shopping, and last but not least its super affordable for the location!

#3 Highland Park

Highland Park has been a major part of Dallas since the beginning, Highland Park has grown to become a renowned location for beautiful homes, large lots with big houses as well as a great school system. Highland Park has been ranked as Dallas’ highest quality of living multiple times, and for good reason. Highland Park has one of the highest per capita incomes of all of texas, and Highland Park ISD has been known as one of the top school districts in Texas as well. With Southern Methodist University just a few minutes away in Highland Parks sibling neighborhood University Park, you don’t have to travel very far to attend one of the nations best universities! That only leaves socializing and entertainment to check off the list for young families moving to Dallas, and there is no scarcity of that in Highland Park. Whether its going to watch the SMU sports teams play, or going out to eat and have some drinks with friends, Highland park has plenty to offer when it comes to great food options such as Petrizios for delicious italian food, or Cafe Pacific which has amazing fresh seafood. Highland Park is the nextdoor neighborhood to uptown and downtown Dallas, which means there is no shortage of fun for those looking to grab a couple drinks and meet other young adults, but even if that isn’t your forte, Highland Park has multiple sites of entertainment suited for the whole family such as Highland Park Village which has something to offer everyone from every walk of life, which is why moving to a neighborhood like this is great for whatever you enjoy doing!

#4 Lakewood

Lakewood is an east Dallas neighborhood that borders White Rock Lake, this is a perfect neighborhood for young adults wanting to raise their kids playing outside and on the water. The neighborhood of Lakewood has resort style theme where each home is within walking distance of the lake, Lakewood also includes a historic country club which has multiple golf courses, parks and pools for your family to enjoy. The beauty of nature is present all throughout Lakewood with its tree-canopied roads, frequent trails and parks, and of course the ability to walk,jog, or bike along the 1,200 acre lake. The schools are top tier as well, with multiple public and private schools to choose from you can give your kids the education and childhood experience they deserve. The family-friendly community is very tight-knit in Lakewood, if you move to this neighborhood you will have no trouble meeting other adults and their kids, giving you all the socializing you could ask for!

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