Best Suburbs of Dallas, Texas

Dallas, Texas is home to 1.3 million people, and well-known features such as the John F. Kennedy Museum, Dallas Museum of Art, and the Dallas Cowboys football team. Beyond its historical and athletic notoriety, Dallas is plentiful in culture, shopping, and good food. Need to get more familiar with the city? Check out our Dallas relocation guide.

Those who want to experience Dallas in all of its glory without committing to the big city life can look into one of the many nearby suburbs. Check out this list of the top suburbs around Dallas!

#10 – Southlake

• Population: 32,269
• Median Home Value: $656,100
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 29.1 minutes
• School Ranking: A+
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 450
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 11

Approximately 26 miles northwest of Dallas lies #10 on our list: Southlake! Outdoors enthusiasts will love the multiple parks available, including the Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve along Grapevine Lake. Days not spent jogging the trails can be spent at Southlake Town Square, which features more than 260 retail vendors and more than 130 restaurants!  

Hundreds of homes are currently available in Southlake, so you’re bound to find one that matches your vision of home sweet home.

#9 – Keller

• Population: 47,350
• Median Home Value: $355,300
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 30.2 minutes
• School Ranking: A+
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 321
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 25

Keller resides just west of Southlake. There’s plenty to do in Keller; whether you’re the kind to browse the farmer’s market or catch a flick at the Moviehouse & Eatery, we guarantee you’ll be entertained. Additionally, Keller has 336 acres of parkland available to the public, including dedicated sports and dog parks. After a day of work, head over to Shannon Brewing Company for a cold beer!

Keller has more than 400 home communities, so look for your dream home today!

#8 – McKinney

• Population: 191,645
• Median Home Value: $281,300
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 29.4 minutes
• School Ranking: A+
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 1,980
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 288

McKinney is roughly 30 miles north of Dallas. Residents here love the Historic Downtown, where you can walk, shop, and listen to live music. Another highlight is the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, where you can view animatronic dinosaurs and visit a butterfly house. Looking for more outdoor fun? There’s a plethora of parks to choose from if you’re looking for your new favorite exercise trail.

30 builders are working on communities in McKinney, so be sure to check the listing!

#7 – Flower Mound

• Population: 77,329
• Median Home Value: $342,200
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 28.9 minutes
• School Ranking: A+
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 663
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 45

Flower Mound is located 28 miles northwest of Dallas, along the northern shore of Grapevine Lake. As you can expect, the lake offers ample activities for every one of all ages, ranging from hiking trails along the shore, kayaking, and boating. Can’t get enough water? Head out to the Community Activity Center, which features a water park complete with a lazy river and water slides!

With more than 600 home communities, what are you waiting for? Find your Flower Mound home today!

#6 – Allen

• Population: 103,383
• Median Home Value: $286,300
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 28.2 minutes
• School Ranking: A+
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 1,277
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 111

Allen is one of the most-populated suburbs on our list, with over 100,000 residents calling it home. From its premium outlet malls to its event centers, there’s always something to do or see in Allen. Allen has houses available for every kind of budget; check out the homes today!

#5 – Plano

• Population: 288,061
• Median Home Value: $291,300
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 26.9 minutes
• School Ranking: A+
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 4,955
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 402

Plano comes in first place as the most-populated suburb on our list, and is one of the safest large cities in Texas. With highlights such as a nature reserve, a bustling downtown scene with plenty of shops and good eats, and even a Crayola Experience attraction, who wouldn’t want to live here? There’s even a giant, public, Texas-shaped pool named, appropriately, Texas Pool!

Ready to move to Plano? Explore the vast home possibilities today!

#4 – Grapevine

• Population: 53,976
• Median Home Value: $294,600
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 24.6 minutes
• School Ranking: A+
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 1,288
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 87

Grapevine is a lovely suburb with the second-lowest mean travel time to work. If that’s not enough to catch your interest, Grapevine has a treasure trove of activities. The Historic Main Street is full of restaurants and retail stores, which can easily fill up a whole weekend’s worth of fun. Looking for more fun? Why not visit LEGOLAND Discovery Center, or spend the night at Great Wolf Lodge?

Find your new Grapevine home today!

#3 – Colleyville

• Population: 26,945
• Median Home Value: $488,900
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 27.6 minutes
• School Ranking: A+
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 149
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 8

Colleyville is conveniently located just a few miles from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, making this a prime suburb to live in if you’re a frequent traveler. This little suburb also features multiple parks, including McPherson Park, which has play areas and historic barns. All of your shopping and dining needs can be satisfied at the Town Center, which has over 30 premium shops.

Take a look at house listings in Colleyville!

#2 – Coppell

• Population: 41,818
• Median Home Value: $368,800
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 25.2 minutes
• School Ranking: A+
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 532
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 30

Coppell is tucked away in the northwest corner of the Dallas area. A suburb brimming with activity, days in Coppell can be spent at the multiple parks, shopping centers, and farmers market. If you’re looking for live entertainment, check out the Theatre Coppell, a black box community theater built from an old firehouse.

Your new home is waiting for you in Coppell!

#1 – University Park

• Population: 24,985
• Median Home Value: $1,230,200
• Mean Travel Time to Work: 19.8 minutes
• School Ranking: A+
• Most Recent Annual Number of Property Crimes: 302
• Most Recent Annual Number of Violent Crimes: 5

At the top of our list is University Park! With a notably low violent crime rate and low mean travel time to work, it’s easy to see why University Park ranks so high. This suburb is also home to the famous Southern Methodist University, which is where University Park received its name. With a median home value of over $1.2 million, University Park may not be the most affordable suburb around, but its safe streets and beautiful parks are hard to beat.

Trust us, you don’t want to miss out on these University Park homes!

Suburb	Pop.	Median Home Value	Mean Travel to Work	School Rank	Property Crimes	Violent Crimes
Frisco	188,170	$368,000	30	A+	2,562	163
Murphy	20,611	$337,900	33.9	A+	113	10
Prosper	22,358	$436,600	34.5	A+	188	63
Euless	57,346	$176,200	24.1	A	1,187	91
Richardson	120,981	$250,100	24.4	A	2,522	135
Trophy Club	12,369	$376,800	27.2	A	69	2
Carrollton	136,879	$217,700	25.4	A	2,364	191
Lewisville	106,586	$190,300	25.4	A	2,396	275
Bedford	49,464	$198,300	25.7	A	1,057	90
N. Richland Hills	70,836	$186,500	26.6	A	1,387	104
Hurst	38,992	$166,700	25.2	A	1,422	95
The Colony	43,402	$200,300	29.5	A	477	100
Mansfield	70,981	$235,300	30	A	766	73
Highland Village	16,537	$351,000	31.1	A	132	8
Celina	12,775	$298,900	32.8	A	88	15
Fate	14,206	$236,800	33.3	A	63	9
Rockwall	45,112	$245,300	33.6	A	750	42
Waxahachie	36,807	$155,700	24.5	A-	527	73
Denton	138,541	$196,900	23.8	A-	3,228	439
Watauga	24,555	$125,000	27.4	A-	319	48
Corinth	21,823	$238,800	31.5	A-	190	12
Midlothian	27,049	$192,600	31.7	A-	336	22
Wylie	51,585	$201,000	35.1	A-	398	52
Forney	23,727	$183,800	35.5	A-	267	18
Little Elm	50,314	$233,700	37.4	A-	275	88
Irving	242,242	$165,000	24.2	B+	5,759	510
Saginaw	23,871	$148,400	27.4	B+	257	40
Sachse	26,122	$210,100	31.7	B+	208	15
Burleson	47,282	$167,100	31.1	B+	776	133
Rowlett	66,285	$205,100	32.8	B+	912	114
Azle	13,347	$139,400	32.7	B+	254	25
Ennis	19,923	$111,600	23.8	B	343	44
Weatherford	31,836	$159,800	24.6	B	508	58
White Settlement	17,896	$88,200	25.1	B	338	33
Grand Prairie	194,614	$151,300	28.7	B	3,886	496
Arlington	398,112	$157,600	27.2	B	11,780	1,784
Red Oak	13,105	$186,100	32.9	B	336	22
Royse City	12,998	$171,900	35.6	B	129	20
Mesquite	142,816	$129,100	31.9	B	5,238	573
Farmers Branch	40,209	$175,300	22.3	B-	929	65
Greenville	28,263	$98,300	23.8	B-	579	83
Haltom City	44,339	$101,100	25	B-	1.154	140
Cleburne	30,720	$103,900	26.9	B-	543	77
Anna	14,243	$175,000	33	B-	174	16
Mineral Wells	15,065	$84,400	19.5	C+	396	52
Benbrook	23,566	$168,700	24.2	C+	411	29
Terrell	18,126	$103,500	24.6	C+	581	73
Forest Hill	12,959	$85,200	24.9	C+	403	54
Addison	15,945	$325,100	22.1	C+	872	72
Fort Worth	895,008	$154,300	27.2	C+	25,433	4,482

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Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes its cities and nearby suburbs! Take advantage of living adjacent to one of the biggest cities in Texas by checking the suburbs we have listed here. Moving to retire? We’ve got you covered with the best local retirement communities in Dallas.

NewHomeSource pulled data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Services and the U.S. Census Bureau. In the event exact crime data was unavailable, estimates were used. These factors were entered into an algorithm to calculate a score for each suburb.