Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) A+
Buli's Cafe Bakery
Coffee Shop
Union
Coffee Shop
Oak Lawn Coffee
Coffee Shop
La Madelaine Bakery
Coffee Shop
Lucky's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ascension Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fiction Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Houndstooth Coffee
Coffee Shop
Hope Coffee
Coffee Shop
Weekend Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
La La Land Ca
Coffee Shop
La La Land Kind Cafe
Coffee Shop
Merit Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Cafe Brazil
Coffee Shop
Craft Boba Tea
Coffee Shop
AllGood Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bobaddiction
Coffee Shop
Land of a Thousand Hills
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
Sue Ellen's
Nightclub
Station 4
Nightclub
JR's Bar & Grill
Nightclub
Round-Up Saloon
Nightclub
Legacy of Love Monument
Attraction
Frank H. Caven Memorial Garden
Attraction
Kalita Humphreys (Frank Lloyd Wright) Theater Center
Theatre Arts
Magnolia Theater@West Village
Cinema
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Attraction
Doll House Museum of the Southwest
Museum
American Airlines Center
Stadium
The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Theatre Arts
Winspear Opera House
Theatre Arts
Meyerson Symphony Center
Theatre Arts
Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas
Cinema
Dallas City Performance Hall
Theatre Arts
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Museum
The Hoglund Foundation Theater
Cinema
Wyly Theatre
Theatre Arts
Nasher Sculpture Center
Museum
Dallas Museum of Art
Museum
Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art
Museum
American Museum of the Miniature Arts
Museum
Highland Park Village Theatre
Cinema
Dallas World Aquarium
Aquarium
Food and Drink (56) A+
TMC
Bar
Hunky's
Fast Food
Italia Express
Fast Food
Dallas Woody's
Bar
Lava Lounge
Bar
Mister Mister
Bar
Alexandre's
Bar
Cedar Springs Tap House
Bar
Taco Cabana
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Liquid Zoo
Bar
Marty's Live
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Snuffers
Bar
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Kaliente
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Ana's Taqueria
Fast Food
Katy Trail Icehouse
Bar
Uptown Liquors
Alcohol
The Grove at Harwood
Bar
Fitness (2) F
EQUINOX
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Oso Climbing Gyms
Gym
Latino Cultural Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
9 Round
Gym
Fit Social Club
Gym
Phi Delta Theta
Community Centre
Phi Gamma Delta
Community Centre
Alpha Epsilon Pi
Community Centre
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Community Centre
Pi Kappa Alpha
Community Centre
Kappa Sigma
Community Centre
Beta Upsilon Chi
Community Centre
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Community Centre
Beta Theta Pi
Community Centre
Nash-Davis Recreation Center
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Grauwyler Park Recreation Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Texas Family Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) A+
Kroger
Grocery Store
Eatzi's Gourmet
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Daisy Cakes
Bakery
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
The Original Cupcakery
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Tom Thumb
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Royal Blue Grocery
Grocery Store
Royal Blue Grocery
Grocery Store
Tom Thumb
Grocery Store
Corner Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Berkley's Grocery
Grocery Store
El Rancho
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Tom Thumb 2990
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Jerry's Super Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Parks (29) A+
Oak Lawn Park
Park
Katy Trail Greenbelt
Park
Katy Trail Greenbelt
Park
Katy Trail Greenbelt
Park
Katy Trail Greenbelt
Park
Katy Trail Greenbelt
Park
Katy Trail Greenbelt
Park
Reverchon Park
Park
Craddock Park
Park
Maria Luna Park
Park
Katy Trail Greenbelt
Park
Katy Trail Greenbelt
Park
Katy Trail Greenbelt
Park
Conner Park
Park
Cole Park
Park
Pike Park
Park
Church Park
Park
Anita Phelps Park
Park
Katy Trail Greenbelt
Park
Davis Park
Park
Cherrywood Park
Park
Griggs Park
Park
Jester Park
Park
Lakeside Park
Park
Prather Park
Park
Shops (38) A+
Steven Keith - Oak Lawn Barber & Stylist
Hairdresser
Asurion Phone & Tech Repair
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Melrose Nail Spa
Beauty
Major Gas/Convenience
Convenience Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Circle K
Convenience Store
Turtle Creek Village
Mall
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Epic Apparel
Clothing
West Village
Mall
C-Store
Convenience Store
Tommy Bahama
Clothing
Lure Salon
Hairdresser
Suit Supply
Clothing
Lorna Jane
Clothing
J.Crew
Clothing
Shell
Convenience Store
Lucas Street Antiques
Furniture
Stanley Korshak
Clothing
RaceTrac
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
One Stop
Convenience Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
Ross
Department Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Oak Cliff (A+)

2. Farmers Market District (A+)

3. West End Historic District (A+)

4. Government District (A+)

5. Convention Center District (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Oak Lawn.
Public Transit Stops (268)
Stops & Stations A+
Cedar Springs @ Throckmorton - S - NS
Bus Stop
Cedar Springs @ Throckmorton - N - NS
Bus Stop
Cedar Springs @ Reagan - S - FS
Bus Stop
Cedar Springs @ Knight- S - NS
Bus Stop
Cedar Springs @ Oak Lawn - N - FS
Bus Stop
Cedar Springs @ Knight - N - FS
Bus Stop
Cedar Springs @ Oak Lawn - S - NS
Bus Stop
Oak Lawn @ Cedar Springs - S - MB
Bus Stop
Cedar Springs @ Douglas - N - NS
Bus Stop
Oak Lawn @ Hall - N - NS
Bus Stop
Cedar Springs @ Welborn - S - NS
Bus Stop
Cedar Springs @ Wycliff - S - NS
Bus Stop
Cedar Springs @ Welborn - N - NS
Bus Stop
Cedar Springs @ Hood - S - NS
Bus Stop
Oak Lawn @ Lemmon - S - FS
Bus Stop
Lemmon @ Throckmorton - S - MB
Bus Stop
Lemmon @ Oak Lawn - S - MB
Bus Stop
Lemmon @ Throckmorton - N - NS
Bus Stop
Wycliff @ Congress - N - FS
Bus Stop
Lemmon @ Reagan - N - NS
Bus Stop
Lemmon @ Knight - S - NS
Bus Stop
Cedar Springs @ Hood - N - NS
Bus Stop
Oak Lawn @ Lemmon - N - NS
Bus Stop
Lemmon @ Knight - N - NS
Bus Stop
Wycliff @ Congress - S - FS
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.6% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. m Streets (A+)

2. Oak Cliff (A+)

3. Far North (A+)

4. Oak Lawn (A+)

5. Near East (A+)

cost of living C-

The cost of living in Oak Lawn is 130/100 - which is 41% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Wolf Creek (A+)

2. South Dallas (A+)

3. South Boulevard-Park Row (A+)

4. Love Field Area (A+)

5. Urbandale-Parkdale (A+)

crime F

Oak Lawn crime rates are 6,104 per 100k, which is 123% higher than Texas
Property Crime
5,435 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
669 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. City Center District (C+)

2. Farmers Market District (C+)

3. Government District (C+)

4. Highland Park (C+)

5. Main Street District (C+)

employment A+

The median income in Oak Lawn is $85,394 - which is 56% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$85,394 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. City Center District (A+)

2. Oak Lawn (A+)

3. West End Historic District (A+)

4. Main Street District (A+)

5. Government District (A+)

health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Community Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Great Expressions Dental Centers
Dentist
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Baylor Medical Center at Uptown
Hospital
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Moody Outpatient Center at Parkland Hospital
Clinic
Simmons Ambulatory Surgery Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Luxe Dental Victory Park
Dentist
Dallas Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Tom Thumb Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Zale Lipshy University Hospital
Hospital
Children's Medical Center of Dallas
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fitz Dental
Dentist
Maplewood Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Arts District (A)

2. City Center District (A)

3. Convention Center District (A)

4. Farmers Market District (A)

5. Government District (A)

housing A+

Oak Lawn home prices are $374,958 - which is 163% higher than Texas
Home Price
$374,958 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
38% A+
Home Affordability
4.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Winnetka Heights (A+)

2. Northwest Dallas (A+)

3. Lake Highlands (A+)

4. Northeast Dallas (A+)

5. Wolf Creek (A+)

schools B

The Oak Lawn graduation rate is 88% - which is 14% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (9) A
Sam Houston El
Holy Trinity Catholic School
William B Travis Acad/Vangrd For Academically Tag
William B Travis Acdmy/Vngrd For Academically Tag
Esperanza Medrano El
Ben Milam El
Alex W Spence Talented/Gifted Academy
J W Ray Learning Center
Ignite Middle
Maple Lawn El
Universal Academy - Dallas
Montessori Academy At Onesimo Hernandez El
Onesimo Hernandez El
Thomas J Rusk Middle
Roy P Benavidez El
Stone Hotchkiss Area
Far North Dallas Area
Wilmer Tbd
West Dallas Area
Bradfield El
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham
Uplift Luna Preparatory Pri
Cesar Chavez Learning Center
Pegasus Charter H S
First Baptist Academy Dallas
High Schools (2) F
Resolute Academy
North Dallas H S
Booker T Washington Spva Magnet
Pegasus Charter H S
First Baptist Academy Dallas
Dallas Can Academy Charter
Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy
Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H S
Uplift Peak Preparatory H S
Uplift Luna Preparatory H S
Highland Park H S
Citylab H S
Hospital/Homebound
L G Pinkston H S
Uplift Heights Preparatory H S
Woodrow Wilson H S
Uplift Williams Preparatory H S
Lakehill Preparatory School
Cornerstone Crossroads Academy
James Madison H S
Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women'S Leadership School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Arts District (A+)

2. Main Street District (A+)

3. Government District (A+)

4. Highland Park (A+)

5. Bluffview (A+)

ratings C

Oak Lawn has an overall rating of 63% from 2 reviews.
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Far North (A+)

2. m Streets (A+)

3. Main Street District (A+)

4. Urbandale-Parkdale (A+)

5. Northeast Dallas (A+)

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Oak Lawn? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Oak Lawn Park
      Katy Trail Greenbelt
      Katy Trail Greenbelt
      Katy Trail Greenbelt
      Katy Trail Greenbelt
      Katy Trail Greenbelt
      Katy Trail Greenbelt
      Reverchon Park

      Entertainment

      Sue Ellen's
      Station 4
      JR's Bar & Grill
      Round-Up Saloon
      Legacy of Love Monument
      Frank H. Caven Memorial Garden
      Kalita Humphreys (Frank Lloyd Wright) Theater Center
      Magnolia Theater@West Village

      Food & Drink

      TMC
      Hunky's
      Italia Express
      Dallas Woody's
      Lava Lounge
      Mister Mister
      Alexandre's
      Cedar Springs Tap House

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Oak Lawn? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Oak Lawn.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oak Lawn? The cost of living in Oak Lawn is 130/100 - which is 41% higher than Texas.
      Oak Lawn
      130

      30% more expensive than average

      Dallas
      107

      7% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oak Lawn? Oak Lawn crime rates are 6,104, which are 123% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      6,104 per 100k people

      163% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      163% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Oak Lawn? The median income in Oak Lawn is $85,394 which is 56% higher than Texas.
      Median household income
      $85,39454% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $74,588150% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      54% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Oak Lawn a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Select Specialty Hospital - Dallas Downtown
      Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital
      North Central Surgical Center
      Children's Medical Center of Dallas
      Medical City Dallas
      Baylor Medical Center at Uptown
      Dallas VA Medical Center
      Methodist Charlton Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      Maplewood Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      International Health Services clinic
      Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation
      Endoscopy Center at Redbird Square
      Red Bird Family Clinic
      HillCrest Family Medical Dallas
      Texas Orthopaedic Surgical Associates
      Trinity Heart Care
      Greater Dallas Orthopaedics PLLC

      A+ Housing

      What are Oak Lawn home prices? Oak Lawn home prices are $374,958 - which is 163% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $374,958103% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,55264% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      30%

      52% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Oak Lawn have good schools? The Oak Lawn graduation rate is 88% - which is 14% higher than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      9% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Oak Lawn a good place to live? Oak Lawn has an overall rating of 63% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      63%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      2 total surveys

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