Lakewood is one of Dallas’ most beloved and iconic neighborhoods. Here’s a breakdown of what makes it special — what draws people there, what the lifestyle is like, and some trade-offs to keep in mind.One of the biggest pulls is White Rock Lake. It’s right there, giving you over 9+ miles of trails, water access for kayaking or sailing, picnic spots, running/walking, bird-watching, etc. Also, green spaces like Tietze Park add to the easy access to outdoorsy things. Lakewood has a mix of homes — old cottages and bungalows from the 1920s-30s, Tudors, Craftsman, Spanish, French Eclectic, and also some newer, larger homes. Mature trees, rolling terrain, gentle slopes, and established landscaping also give the area charm and visual appeal. Lakewood represents a kind of sweet spot: you get natural beauty, strong community, great schools, charm and history, and you're still close enough to the energy and amenities of Dallas. It appeals to people who want more character and quality of life in their neighborhood, not just new development.
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 Paul's Sweet Roasted Corn, Elena's Cakes, and Ralph Lauren.
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| Dining · $ | 4.48 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.73 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.85 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.84 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.3 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.97 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.79 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.35 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.64 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.56 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.21 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.19 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.23 miles | 9 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 5,666.602 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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