Lakewood is one of Dallas's most established and sought-after residential addresses, anchored by White Rock Lake on its eastern edge. The neighborhood is characterized by its century-old architecture, including Tudor cottages, Craftsman bungalows, and Spanish Eclectic homes, many of which are protected by conservation districts. Residents enjoy a high quality of life supported by mature tree canopies, walkable retail along Abrams and Gaston, and proximity to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. The community is known for its stability, deep roots, and strong civic engagement, with a housing market defined by constrained supply and high demand. Lakewood is served by Dallas ISD schools, including Lakewood Elementary and Woodrow Wilson High School, and is surrounded by complementary neighborhoods like Lakewood Heights and Junius Heights.
11,594 people live in Lakewood, where the median age is 43 and the average individual income is $115,684. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Lakewood, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sauvage, Taqueria La Comadre, and Ralph Lauren.
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| Dining | 4.52 miles | 8 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.91 miles | 7 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.85 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 4.46 miles | 10 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.1 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.48 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.09 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.51 miles | 37 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.02 miles | 22 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.08 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.43 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.17 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.52 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Lakewood has 4,383 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lakewood do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 11,594 people call Lakewood home. The population density is 5,667 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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