We used our proprietary Location Scores to rank the neighborhoods in Dallas, Texas based on the following characteristics that matter to young professionals: transit-friendly, parks, groceries, restaurants, cafes, shopping, nightlife, and vibrancy.
Here’s our list of the best neighborhoods for young professionals in Dallas:
Local Logic builds location intelligence solutions to help home seekers and investors find opportunities that are most suited to their preferences and requirements. We draw upon thousands of data points to develop 18 proprietary Location Scores to provide street- and neighborhood-level insights.
Location Scores measure amenities close by and mobility patterns around a neighborhood, so homebuyers can better understand and assess a location. Using our location insights, you can find properties based on specific characteristics, such as proximity to schools or quiet neighborhoods, and make more informed decisions on where to live.
Below you’ll find the Location Scores for the best Dallas urban neighborhoods for young professionals as well as the city’s average. We looked at the following scores:
Then, we ranked each neighborhood by a composite score of all these factors.
Here are the average scores for Dallas:
👨💼👩💼 Composite score for young professionals: 4.6
Here’s our data-informed list of urban Dallas’ top neighborhoods for young professionals:
👨💼👩💼 Composite score for young professionals: 7.8
The Uptown Dallas neighborhood is popular with young professionals. It houses the offices of Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Deloitte. The neighborhood is very pedestrian-friendly, and offers a lot of shopping, restaurant, and nightlife options.
Some of the popular sports include: Baboush, S&D Oyster Company, Malai Kitchen, and Hopdoddy Burger Bar. For young professionals into physical activity, the neighborhood is connected to Klyde Warren Park. Joggers and cyclists love the Katy Trail which leads to Turtle Creek.
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👨💼👩💼 Composite score for young professionals: 7.7
The West End Historic District is part of Downtown Dallas, and known for sites that honor former U.S. President John F. Kennedy and the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum. This neighborhood is perfect for young professionals that are also enthused about history.
Sports bars, steakhouses, and cowboy boot shops are mixed in with the historic sites. If you’re into southern classics and brunch food, Ellen’s Restaurant is one of the most popular spots in the neighborhood.
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👨💼👩💼 Composite score for young professionals: 7.4
The Victory Park neighborhood is the entertainment epicenter of Dallas. Situated on the north edge of Downtown, there are tons of shops, bars, and restaurants surrounding the American Airlines Center. The area attracts young professionals through its focus on connectivity and creativity. There are a lot of high-end dining options, sports bars, sidewalk cafés, and escape rooms.
Mayweather Boxing & Fitness is a great place to meet folks into physical activity, and Medina Oven & Bar is a great spot to hit up after your class ends. If you’re into exploring and want to take a quick trip out to Fort Worth, you can use the DART commuter rail and Trinity Rail Express.
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👨💼👩💼 Composite score for young professionals: 7.2
The Deep Ellum neighborhood is an entertainment district covered in beautiful street murals, art galleries, and legacy concert venues for indie and blues. Young professionals flock to brewpubs, cocktail bars, and Tex-Mex eateries after work and on the weekends.
Some of the most popular spots are Adair’s Saloon for live music, The Deep Ellum Brewing Company, and Backyard (a dog-friendly beer garden and cocktail bar).
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👨💼👩💼 Composite score for young professionals: 6.8
The Knox/Henderson neighborhood is home to some of Dallas’ most vibrant nightlife. If you’re a young professional starting a new life in Dallas, there are a lot of high-end home furnishing stores, antique shops, and upscale gastropubs like The Old Monk and Henry’s Majestic (which is getting a new location).
If you like dancing, you can go to Candleroom. If you like running or cycling, the Katy Trail is easy to access from this area.
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If you’re looking to start or continue your career in a neighborhood with great nightlife, endless food options, and the chance to unwind through physical activity, one of our top five best neighborhoods in Dallas for young professionals could be your next destination.
Our Location Scores are available through Local Content on many of our partner sites and their real estate listings in Dallas. When searching for your next home, or a new neighborhood, you can look for specific characteristics on each individual listing to find the perfect place for you.
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July 26, 2023 | 8 minutes read
