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Winnetka Heights Area Facts

  • Winnetka Heights has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • Winnetka Heights crime rates are 20% lower than the Dallas average
  • Cost of living in Winnetka Heights is 11% lower than the Dallas average
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Winnetka Heights in Dallas a Great Place to Live? User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2014) One of the advantages of moving to Winnetka Heights is that if you notify the neighborhood, you will receive a Neighborhood Membership Packet. This packet provided me with a restaurant guide, local coupons and contact information. You can also download a PDF of the packet online. ...Read More I found the history of this neighborhood to be extraordinarily compelling. Winnetka Heights was a large residential development that was first planned out in 1908. The pioneers wanted a place of their own. It was located on the south side of the Trinity River in the Oak Cliff section. The housing offers one-story frame bungalows and two-story Four Square homes influenced by life on the prairie. This neighborhood could be considered one of the most intact historic neighborhoods, compared to other 20th century neighborhoods in Dallas. Winnetka Heights was adopted as the sixth historic district of Dallas in 1981. If you move here, you would be living in the largest historic district in Dallas. The only complaint I have is that sometimes I wish I had a little more space to myself.

You may want to visit the Oak Cliffs Nature Preserve. This is a 121-acre natural preserve found in the heart of Oak Cliff. I love nature and that can sometimes be hard to find in Dallas, so I was happy to move near this location. Additionally, Winnetka Heights would be an prime location to get some of the best and most authentic Mexican food. Dallas is known for having great Mexican food, and one of the target hotspots near Winnetka Heights would be at El Tizoncito. A Sunday drive around the neighborhood can be great fun, seeing how hypnotic and stunning the older homes look and noticing the differences of construction in contrast to modern-day construction.

One of the things you will discover about Winnetka Heights is that the nightlife is radiant. The area has numerous sport's clubs such as Maple Ave Boxing. Additionally, Winnetka Heights has famously become a popular shopping and bar location. You might also enjoy a bike ride through this picturesque neighborhood. I love going on bike rides here, and I find I'm excited for it because I get my exercise while taking in the natural beauty of the area. Winnetka Heights has their own cocktail called the Nova, Bolsa. I don't have children, but my neighbors have two and have said that the Rosemont Early Childhood PTA has been an irreplaceable lifeline. The Winnetka Heights area has a small town feel despite being a neighborhood of Dallas. There is a massive selection of activities to ensure you have a good time. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Winnetka Heights? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Mountain View Park
      Westmoreland Park
      Martin Weiss Park
      Arcadia Heights Park
      Beverly Hills Park
      Westhaven Park
      Arcadia Park
      Arcadia Park

      Entertainment

      The Kessler Theater

      Food & Drink

      Braum's
      Jack in the Box
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Jack in the Box
      Church's Chicken
      Long John Silver's
      Pizza Hut/Wing Street

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Winnetka Heights? Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Winnetka Heights.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Winnetka Heights? The cost of living in Winnetka Heights is 95/100 - which is 1% higher than Texas.
      Winnetka Heights
      95

      5% less 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 Winnetka Heights? Winnetka Heights crime rates are 3,213, which are 32% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      3,213 per 100k people

      52% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32  

      52% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -15%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Winnetka Heights? The median income in Winnetka Heights is $77,840 which is 4% lower than Texas.
      Median household income
      $77,8404% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,89036% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      8% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Winnetka Heights a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 Winnetka Heights home prices? Winnetka Heights home prices are $253,087 - which is 1% lower than Texas
      Median home value
      $253,08723% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,4742% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      15% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Winnetka Heights have good schools? The Winnetka Heights graduation rate is 49% - which is 36% lower than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      49%

      40% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      3% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      14% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Winnetka Heights a good place to live? Winnetka Heights has an overall rating of 91% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      69%

      2 total surveys

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