Dallas-Fort Worth Neighborhoods Guide
Explore 34 neighborhoods across 12 DFW cities. Each neighborhood page includes verified median pricing from Redfin, school feeder patterns, commute data, local dining and recreation, and tailored mortgage options.
Allen Neighborhoods
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Montgomery Farm
— Allen, TX
Median: $788,000 • Award-winning conservation community, energy-efficient homes, greenbelt views, Allen ISD
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Twin Creeks
— Allen, TX
Median: $700,000 • Upscale golf course community, Arnold Palmer Signature course, resort amenities, Allen ISD
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Watters Creek
— Allen, TX
Median: $625,000 • Upscale suburban, family-friendly, newer construction, walkable retail
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Watters Crossing
— Allen, TX
Median: $475,000 • Established suburban, family-friendly, mature landscaping, traditional architecture
Celina Neighborhoods
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Light Farms
— Celina, TX
Median: $645,000 • Master-planned community, resort amenities, Prosper ISD/Celina ISD, newer construction, MUD district
Dallas Neighborhoods
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Highlands North
— Dallas, TX
Median: $810,000 • Premium custom homes, established 1970s community, family-oriented, active HOA
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Kessler Park
— Dallas, TX
Median: $800,000 • Historic luxury, rolling hills, tree-covered, exclusive
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Lake Highlands
— Dallas, TX
Median: $600,000 • Established family neighborhood with excellent schools
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Lakewood
— Dallas, TX
Median: $1,400,000 • Historic, walkable, lake-adjacent, community-driven
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Northeast Dallas
— Dallas, TX
Median: $435,000 • Family-friendly with mature trees and established communities
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Oak Cliff / Bishop Arts
— Dallas, TX
Median: $365,000 • Eclectic, artistic, historic, and culturally rich
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Preston Hollow
— Dallas, TX
Median: $2,000,000 • Ultra-luxury estates, prestigious, private, tree-lined
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Prestonwood
— Dallas, TX
Median: $500,000 • Established, country club adjacent, strong brand, family-friendly
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Uptown Dallas
— Dallas, TX
Median: $525,000 • Trendy, walkable urban neighborhood with vibrant nightlife
Fort Worth Neighborhoods
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Arlington Heights
— Fort Worth, TX
Median: $450,000 • Historic, established, culturally connected
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Fairmount / Magnolia
— Fort Worth, TX
Median: $365,000 • Historic, artistic, walkable, and community-oriented
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TCU / Westcliff
— Fort Worth, TX
Median: $395,000 • Collegiate energy with established neighborhood charm
Frisco Neighborhoods
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Phillips Creek Ranch
— Frisco, TX
Median: $1,100,000 • Luxury master-planned with resort amenities
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Stonebriar
— Frisco, TX
Median: $1,000,000 • Family-focused, amenity-rich, sports-oriented
Little Elm Neighborhoods
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Paloma Creek
— Little Elm, TX
Median: $420,000 • Premier master-planned, resort amenities, lake-adjacent, growing community
McKinney Neighborhoods
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Adriatica
— McKinney, TX
Median: $700,000 • European-inspired, unique, walkable, intimate
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Craig Ranch
— McKinney, TX
Median: $600,000 • Master-planned, golf community, resort amenities, diverse housing
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Stonebridge Ranch
— McKinney, TX
Median: $600,000 • Established master-planned, family-focused, amenity-rich
Parker Neighborhoods
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Parker Lake Estates
— Parker, TX
Median: $875,000 • Estate-style living, nearly one-acre lots, custom homes, Allen ISD, rural privacy
Plano Neighborhoods
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Legacy / Granite Park
— Plano, TX
Median: $800,000 • Modern, corporate, walkable, live-work-play
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Legacy West
— Plano, TX
Median: $515,000 • Modern, walkable, professional, amenity-rich
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Pitman Creek Estates
— Plano, TX
Median: $504,000 • Established central Plano neighborhood, mature trees, Plano ISD, excellent highway access
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West Plano
— Plano, TX
Median: $600,000 • Modern suburban, family-oriented, professionally driven
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Willow Bend
— Plano, TX
Median: $1,050,000 • Upscale, family-oriented, country club lifestyle
Prosper Neighborhoods
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Windsong Ranch
— Prosper, TX
Median: $840,000 • Award-winning master-planned, resort amenities, Crystal Lagoon, Prosper ISD, no MUD/PID
Richardson Neighborhoods
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Canyon Creek
— Richardson, TX
Median: $750,000 • Established, family-oriented, country club community
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Prairie Creek Estates
— Richardson, TX
Median: $850,000 • Luxury estates, spacious, refined, family-oriented
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The Reservation
— Richardson, TX
Median: $800,000 • Family-focused, high-demand, top schools, appreciating
Southlake Neighborhoods
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Southlake Town Square
— Southlake, TX
Median: $1,300,000 • Upscale walkable urban village, luxury homes, Carroll ISD, premier retail and dining
DFW Mortgage Programs
Explore financing options for Dallas-Fort Worth neighborhoods:
- Conventional Loans: Fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages with as little as 3% down for DFW homes up to $832,750.
- FHA Loans: Government-backed loans with 3.5% down payment. DFW FHA loan limit: $563,500 for single-family homes. Ideal for first-time homebuyers.
- VA Loans: Zero down payment mortgage for eligible veterans, active-duty military, and surviving spouses. No PMI and no loan limit with full entitlement.
- Jumbo Loans: Financing for DFW properties exceeding the $832,750 conforming loan limit with competitive rates.
- DSCR Loans: Investment property financing based on rental income potential. 20-25% down payment for DFW rental properties.
- Texas VLB Loans: Texas Veterans Land Board home loans with below-market rates for Texas veterans and active-duty military.
- Construction Loans: Interim construction financing with two-time close and construction-to-permanent options for custom home builds.
- Non-QM Loans: Bank statement loans, asset-based qualification, and alternative documentation for self-employed borrowers.
- Home Refinancing: Rate-and-term, cash-out, and streamline refinance options for current DFW homeowners.
- Down Payment Assistance (DPA): Texas programs for first-time buyers including grants, silent liens, and forgivable loans.
- Temporary Rate Buydowns: 2-1 and 3-2-1 buydown programs to lower initial monthly payments with seller concessions.
2026 DFW Loan Limits
- Conforming: $832,750 (single-family)
- FHA: $563,500 (DFW MSA)
- VA: No loan limit with full entitlement