Downtown / Uptown
Uptown and Downtown Dallas represent the sophisticated heartbeat of the city, where the skyline serves as your backdrop and the streets are your living room. Uptown is Dallas’s most vibrant social hub, a walkable sanctuary defined by the lush canopy of the Katy Trail and the historic charm of the McKinney Avenue trolley. It is the destination for those who want a high-energy lifestyle where world-class dining and high-end boutiques are just steps from their front door. Just to the south, Downtown Dallas offers the quintessential ‘big city’ experience. From the sleek glass towers of the Arts District to the industrial-chic lofts of the Main Street District, Downtown is a center of cultural and corporate power. Together, these neighborhoods offer an unmatched urban lifestyle where the commute is measured in steps, and the city’s finest museums, theaters, and parks are always within reach
Downtown Dallas Market Data
Downtown has transitioned from a 9-to-5 business district into a true 24/7 residential hub, with significant office-to-residential conversions completing in 2025.
Vibe: A mix of corporate executives, “road warriors,” and empty-nesters seeking cultural proximity.
Median Home Price: Highly variable by district.
Main Street/City Center: ~$275,000 – $350,000 (Lofts).
Arts District/Luxury High-Rise: Median can exceed $1.8M for premium towers.
Market Trend: The luxury high-rise segment (units over $750k) saw an 8% increase in average sales price in 2025, even as days on market lengthened.
Demographics:
Population: Approx. 15,500 residents (projected to hit 20,000+ shortly).
Household Size: 1.46 people (mostly singles and cohabitating couples).
Uptown Market Data
Uptown remains the most sought-after address for young professionals and urbanites. It is the most pedestrian-friendly neighborhood in Texas.
Household Type: 97% are households without children; 63% are single.
Median Home Price: $635,000 (primarily condos and townhomes).
Market Trend: Prices have remained resilient, rising 2.9% YoY in late 2025. While inventory has increased, the “flight to quality” keeps luxury high-rise units in high demand.
Demographics:
Median Age: 31 years.
Income: Average individual income is approx. $105,900.
Education: 69% hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Schools Near Uptown
The following schools are within or nearby Uptown in Dallas, Texas. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family.
Elementary Schools
- PUBLIC Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham GradesPK – 05 Enrollment 561
- PUBLIC Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston GradesPK – 05 Enrollment 233
- PUBLIC Ben Milam Elementary GradesPK – 05 Enrollment 276
- PUBLIC Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri GradesPK – 05 Enrollment 494
- PRIVATE Holy Trinity Catholic School GradesPK – 08 Enrollment 105
Middle Schools
- PUBLIC William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag Grades04 – 08Enrollment521
- PUBLIC Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy Grades06 – 08 Enrollment 724
- PUBLIC D A Hulcy Steam Middle Grades06 – 08 Enrollment 519
- PUBLIC Ignite Middle Grades06 – 07 Enrollment 358
High Schools
- PUBLIC Booker T Washington Spva Magnet Grades 09 – 12 Enrollment 992
- PUBLIC Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy Grades 09 – 12 Enrollment 286
- PUBLIC North Dallas High School Grades 08 – 12 Enrollment 1,131
- PRIVATE Resolute Academy Grades 09 – 12 Enrollment 86
- PUBLIC Pegasus Charter High School Grades KG – 12 Enrollment 625
Schools Near Downtown Dallas
The following schools are within or nearby Downtown Dallas in Dallas, Texas. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family.
Elementary Schools
- PUBLIC Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston GradesPK – 05 Enrollment 233
- PUBLIC Trinity Basin Preparatory GradesPK – 08 Enrollment 2,305
- PUBLIC Martin Luther King Junior Learning Center GradesPK – 05 Enrollment 449
- PUBLIC Ben Milam Elementary GradesPK – 05 Enrollment 276
- PUBLIC Paul L Dunbar Learning Center GradesPK – 05 Enrollment 514
- PUBLIC Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri GradesPK – 05 Enrollment 494
Middle Schools
- PUBLIC William B Travis Vanguard Academy Of Academically Tag Grades04 – 08 Enrollment 521
- PUBLIC Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy Grades06 – 08 Enrollment 724
- PUBLIC D A Hulcy Steam Middle Grades06 – 08 Enrollment 519
- PUBLIC Uplift Luna Secondary School Grades06 – 08 Enrollment 516
- PUBLIC Ignite Middle Grades06 – 07 Enrollment 358
- PUBLIC Billy Earl Dade Middle Grades06 – 08 Enrollment 827
High Schools
- PUBLIC Booker T Washington Spva Magnet Grades09 – 12 Enrollment 992
- PUBLIC Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy Grades09 – 12 Enrollment 286
- PUBLIC Uplift Luna Preparatory High School Grades09 – 12 Enrollment 475
- PUBLIC North Dallas High School Grades08 – 12 Enrollment 1,131
- PUBLIC Pegasus Charter High School GradesKG – 12 Enrollment 625
- PUBLIC Citylab High School Grades09 – 11 Enrollment 203
- PUBLIC Hospital/Homebound GradesPK – 12 Enrollment 90
- PUBLIC James Madison High School Grades09 – 12 Enrollment 490