East Dallas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East Dallas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Counties |  Dallas |
| City |  Dallas |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 144,008 |
| ZIP codes |
75204, 75206, 75214, 75218, 75223, 75226, 75228,75246
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| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 972 |
East Dallas is a large area in Dallas, Texas, United States. It includes many different communities and neighborhoods. Sometimes, people call it the "Lake & Garden District." This area borders other cities to the east, like Garland and Mesquite.
A very special place in East Dallas is White Rock Lake. It is often called the "crown jewel" of the Dallas parks. The lake and the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden are important landmarks. They help give East Dallas its unique feel.
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Exploring East Dallas Geography
Where is East Dallas Located?
East Dallas has clear boundaries. To the north, it's bordered by Northwest Highway. On the east, you'll find the cities of Garland and Mesquite. Bruton Road marks the southern edge. To the west, it's bordered by Central Expressway.
East Dallas is next to several other areas. These include Highland Park and Uptown to the west. North Dallas and Lake Highlands are to the north. To the south, it touches South and Southeast Dallas.
Neighborhoods of East Dallas
East Dallas is quite large. Because of this, its many neighborhoods are often grouped into smaller sections. Here are some of the main sub-areas within East Dallas:
Greater Lakewood and M-Streets Area
This area is west of White Rock Lake. It includes well-known neighborhoods like Lakewood and Greenland Hills. Greenland Hills is also called the M-Streets. Many nearby neighborhoods are often considered part of these larger areas. Skillman Street often divides the Greater M-Street and Greater Lakewood areas.
- Abrams-Brookside
- Belmont
- Caruth Terrace
- The Cloisters
- East Garrett Park
- Edgemont Park
- Glencoe Park
- Greenland Hills (M Streets)
- Hillside
- Hollywood Heights
- Junius Heights
- Lakewood
- Lakewood Heights
- Lakewood Hills
- Lakewood Trails
- Lower Greenville/Upper Greenville
- Merriman Park/University Manor
- North Stonewall Terrace
- Ridgewood Park
- Santa Monica
- Stonewall Terrace
- Swiss Avenue (partial)
- Vickery Place
- The Village
- White Rock
- Wilshire Heights
- University Meadows
- University Terrace
White Rock Lake Area
The neighborhoods east of White Rock Lake are known as the White Rock area. Most of these neighborhoods are in the 75218 ZIP code.
- Casa Linda Estates
- Eastwood
- Emerald Isles
- Enclave at White Rock
- Forest Hills
- Gaston Park
- Highland on the Creek
- Lake Park Estates
- Little Forest Hills
- Lochwood
- Old Lake Highlands
- The Peninsula
Far East Dallas and Casa View
These neighborhoods are usually found in the 75228 ZIP code.
- Alger Park
- Ash Creek
- Braeburn Glen
- Briarwood
- Claremont (White Rock Hills)
- Casa View
- Casa View Haven
- Casa View Oaks
- Club Mannor
- Crestview Park
- Fairway Estates
- Forest Meade
- Forest Oaks
- Hillridge (White Rock Hills)
- Lakeland Hills (White Rock Hills)
- Linda Heights
- St. Andrew's
- White Rock Forest
Old East Dallas
Old East Dallas is often seen as its own distinct area. It has many historic neighborhoods.
- Baylor-Meadows
- Bryan Place
- Cityplace
- Cochran Heights
- Deep Ellum
- Fitzhugh-Capitol
- Mill Creek
- Munger Place
- Peak's Suburban Addition
- Roseland
- Swiss Avenue (partial)
Lower East Dallas
- Fair Park, Dallas, Texas
- Buckner Terrace, Dallas, Texas
- Buckner Park, Dallas, Texas
- Parkdale, Dallas, Texas
- Urbandale, Dallas, Texas
- Arnold Station, Dallas, Texas
- Cedar Run, Dallas, Texas
- Piedmont, Dallas, Texas
- Pleasant Mound, Dallas, Texas
- Scyene
People Living in East Dallas
In 2016, about 144,008 people lived in East Dallas. The average age of residents was about 35.8 years old.
Most of the people living here were White (65.8%). About 12.7% were Black, and 2.7% were Asian. About 18.8% were from two or more races. A significant portion, 36.6%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The population is almost evenly split between males (48.9%) and females (51.1%). Most residents, 74.3%, are 18 years old or older.
The average household income in 2016 was $55,783. This amount was considered above average for both the city and the county. More than half of the homes (56.6%) are single-family houses. The average value of a home owned by its resident was $231,335. About 54.7% of homes are owned, while the rest are rented.
Learning and Education
Many adults in East Dallas have a good education. In 2016, about 23.0% of residents aged 25 and older had a four-year college degree. This is about average compared to the rest of Dallas.
Public Schools (Dallas Independent School District)
The DISD serves East Dallas. Here are some of the schools:
Elementary Schools (Grades PK-5)
- Bayles Elementary School
- Casa View Elementary School
- SS Conner Elementary School
- Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School
- Geneva Heights Elementary School (formerly Robert E. Lee Elementary School)
- Charles A. Gill Elementary School
- Frank Guzick Elementary School
- Victor H. Hexter Elementary School
- Edwin J. Kiest Elementary School
- Lakewood Elementary School
- William B. Lipscomb Elementary School
- Mockingbird Elementary School (formerly Stonewall Jackson Elementary School)
- Mount Auburn Elementary School (Grades PK-3)
- Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School
- Eduardo Mata Elementary School (Grades 4-5)
- Reinhardt Elementary School
- Oran M. Roberts Elementary School
- Edna Rowe Elementary School
- Alex Sanger Elementary School
- Larry Smith Elementary
- George Truett Elementary School
Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)
- W.H. Gaston Middle School
- Alex Sanger Preparatory school
- Robert T. Hill Middle School
- Harold Wendell Lang Sr. Middle School
- J.L. Long Middle School Site
High Schools (Grades 9-12)
- Bryan Adams High School
- Woodrow Wilson High School
Private Schools
- Bishop Lynch High School (Grades 9-12)
Higher Education
- Baylor College of Dentistry
