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Lake Dallas, Texas

Introduction to Lake Dallas, Texas

Lake Dallas, Texas, in Denton county, is 5 miles N of Lewisville, Texas (center to center) and 26 miles NW of Dallas, Texas. The city is home to some 6,166 residents.

Lake Dallas History

The area where Lake Dallas is located has been inhabited since 1852. The availability of timber, farmland, and water in the region contributed to its development. It was initially referred to as a French settlement. In 1881, the name was changed to Garza. The community residents adopted the name Lake Dallas after annexing the lake and the city was incorporated in 1965. The population increased as the region between Denton and Dallas developed and the city continues to grow because of its reputation as a resort destination.

Lake Dallas and Nearby Attractions

  • Little Chapel-in-the-Woods
  • Dallas Childrens Museum
  • National Museum of Communications
  • Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
  • Acton State Historic Site

Things To Do In Lake Dallas

The place where Elizabeth Crockett, the second wife of Davy Crockett was buried, is located at the Acton State Historic Site. The Dallas Children's Museum features a dairy farm, an arts district, a grocery store, and a technology center. The Little Chapel-in-the-Woods often hosts weddings during the weekends. The design of the chapel was provided by O'Neil Ford. The 4-acre Heritage Farmstead Museum features an 1891 Victorian farmhouse, a windmill, gardens and row crops. The Cedar Hill State Park offers opportunities for camping, boating, and picnicking, and it also houses the Penn Farm Agricultural History Center.

Lake Dallas Transportation

Dallas/Fort Worth International is the nearest airport.

Lake Dallas Higher Education

Texas Woman's University, University of North Texas, and Brookhaven College are situated close to Lake Dallas.

High Points

Lake Dallas strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Lake Dallas Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Lake Dallas Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%Lake Dallas Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%Lake Dallas People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Lake Dallas, TX

Comparing Lake Dallas to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity85
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women69
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty79
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home46
Short Commute Times22
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes42
People Living Alone23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime66

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