Highland Park and University Park, Texas — collectively known as "The Park Cities" — are two independent municipalities entirely surrounded by Dallas and widely regarded as the most exclusive residential real estate market in the entire state of Texas.
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Highland Park ISD is consistently ranked the #1 school district in Texas and among the nation's top public school systems
$2M–$15M+
Price range spanning elegant traditional homes to palatial estates on the finest streets in all of Dallas
The Park Cities
Two independent municipalities — Highland Park & University Park — fully surrounded by, but governing independently of, Dallas
Homes for Sale in Highland Park & University Park, Texas
The Park Cities real estate market is defined by scarcity, prestige, and extraordinary demand. Homes range from elegant $2–3M traditional residences to palatial estate properties commanding $10M–$15M+, all situated on immaculately maintained streets lined with Georgian, Colonial, Mediterranean, and cutting-edge contemporary custom architecture. Highland Park and University Park homes rarely disappoint — the neighborhood's independent municipal governance ensures consistent upkeep, world-class infrastructure, and the highest standards of residential quality anywhere in Texas.
Within a few square miles, Park Cities residents enjoy Texas's #1-ranked school district, walkable access to Highland Park Village (the oldest shopping center in the U.S. still operating in its original form), the Dallas Country Club, and multiple scenic parks along jogging-friendly boulevards. It is the completeness of this lifestyle — not just the wealth — that makes The Park Cities irreplaceable.
Highland Park ISD — Texas's #1 School District
For the majority of buyers, Highland Park ISD is the single most important factor in the purchase decision. Consistently ranked the #1 school district in Texas and among the top public school systems in the United States, HPISD delivers extraordinary college placement rates, championship athletic programs, award-winning fine arts, and an alumni network spanning the nation's most elite universities. Access to HPISD requires legal residency within the district's boundaries — making Highland Park and University Park real estate a direct, long-term investment in educational excellence.
Location, Lifestyle & Luxury Shopping
The Park Cities are positioned at the geographic and cultural center of North Dallas — minutes from Love Field Airport, the Dallas Arts District, Uptown, and NorthPark Center. Highland Park Village, located at Preston Road and Mockingbird Lane, is one of the most exclusive luxury retail destinations in the country, home to Hermès, Chanel, Cartier, and acclaimed restaurants including Café Pacific and The Establishment.
Community Highlights
- ◆Texas's most exclusive residential real estate market — independent municipalities with their own city services and governance
- ◆Highland Park ISD: consistently ranked #1 in Texas, among the top public school districts in the United States
- ◆Home prices from $2M to $15M+ — the highest median residential values of any neighborhood in Texas
- ◆Highland Park Village: America's oldest shopping center in its original form — Hermès, Chanel, Cartier, and fine dining
- ◆Dallas Country Club, University Club, and Highland Park Country Club — the most exclusive social institutions in North Texas
- ◆Architectural diversity: Georgian, Colonial Revival, Mediterranean, French, and contemporary custom estate builds
- ◆Immaculate parks, boulevards, and streetscapes maintained by independent municipal budgets
- ◆Minutes from Uptown Dallas, the Dallas Arts District, downtown, and Love Field Airport
Frequently Asked Questions
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Buy or Sell in Highland Park & University Park
The Park Cities market moves quickly and often discreetly. Montina Clark is a licensed REALTOR® with Dalton Wade Real Estate Group providing expert, white-glove buyer and seller representation for Highland Park and University Park properties — including off-market opportunities.