Highland Park
The crown jewel of the Park Cities—where old Dallas money meets tree-lined streets and one of the nation's finest public school districts
ZIP Code: 75205
The Neighborhood
Highland Park isn't just a neighborhood—it's its own incorporated town, complete with its own police force, fire department, and most importantly, its own school district. Established in 1913, Highland Park has spent over a century cultivating an atmosphere of understated elegance that attracts families who value tradition, community, and exceptional education.
The streets are wider here, lined with mature oaks and pecans that form canopies over historic Tudor revivals, Georgian colonials, and Mediterranean estates. You'll find children walking to school, neighbors chatting over fences, and a pace of life that feels distinctly slower than the Dallas bustle just minutes away.
This is where Dallas's establishment has raised families for generations. It's also increasingly where executives relocating from the coasts discover they can have it all— exceptional schools, walkable neighborhood charm, and world-class amenities at Highland Park Village.
At a Glance
Highland Park ISD
Highland Park Independent School District consistently ranks among the top public school districts in Texas and the nation. For many families, HPISD is the primary reason they choose Highland Park.
Elementary Schools
- Armstrong Elementary
- Bradfield Elementary
- Hyer Elementary
- University Park Elementary
Secondary Schools
- Highland Park Middle School
- Highland Park High School
HPHS: 7 state football championships, nationally recognized academics
The Highland Park Lifestyle
Highland Park Village
America's first self-contained shopping center (1931). Today home to Hermès, Chanel, Dior, and Dallas's best people-watching. The Mi Cocina patio is an institution.
Community Events
The Highland Park Fourth of July parade is legendary. Christmas lights along Armstrong Parkway draw visitors from across Texas. Friday nights mean football at Highlander Stadium.
Parks & Recreation
Lakeside Park, Hackberry Creek, and Turtle Creek wind through the community. The Dallas Country Club sits at the heart of Highland Park social life.
Who Lives Here
Highland Park attracts families who prioritize education and community. You'll find multi-generational Dallas families alongside executives who relocated and fell in love with the neighborhood. Lawyers, doctors, business owners, and corporate leaders send their children to the same schools and run into each other at the same restaurants.
The community skews conservative and traditional, with strong church attendance (Highland Park United Methodist is a anchor) and deep involvement in local philanthropy. If you're looking for a place where neighbors know each other and children have freedom to explore, Highland Park delivers.
Living in Highland Park
Discover the restaurants, services, schools, and local favorites that make Highland Park one of Dallas's most desirable communities.
Highland Park Guide