University Park (Dallas area) — City Relocation Guide
University Park is an independent city inside Dallas, home to Southern Methodist University (SMU), and it shares Highland Park ISD with the town of Highland Park next door. It's the larger of the two: 25,323 residents on July 1, 2025 (U.S. Census Bureau), and a younger one, with 28.9% of residents under 18 and 83.2% of occupied homes owner-occupied (Census QuickFacts; American Community Survey 2020-2024).
SMU sets much of the city's rhythm. The university enrolled 12,544 students in fall 2025 (SMU fact sheet), and its campus brings the Meadows Museum, athletic events and grounds open to the public. Homes run from 1930s Tudor and Colonial houses to newer custom builds on tree-lined streets. Snider Plaza is the walkable shopping and dining village, and Mockingbird Station nearby has DART rail and more retail.
$3,000/mo
$1,861,800
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Walk Score and Transit Score are Walk Score (a Redfin company) metrics; rent and home-price figures are rounded area medians and vary by building and month.
School Districts
Official Texas Education Agency A–F accountability rating (2025–26). See every Dallas district compared →
University Park Schools & Cost Snapshot
The buy-in, in one line
University Park shares Highland Park ISD (95/100, an A, in the 2025-26 TEA ratings) with the same low ~$0.83 school-tax rate. Same district, same rate; the house price is the variable.
| School district | Highland Park ISD |
|---|---|
| Official TEA rating (2025-26) | A (95/100) |
| Niche composite grade | A |
| School-district tax rate (per $100) | $0.8347 |
| Median home price | $1,861,800 |
| Median rent | $3,000/mo |
Sources: official TEA 2025–26 A–F accountability ratings (txschools.gov, released Aug 14 2026); Niche composite grade; school-district tax rate per $100 (county appraisal district); median home value (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024) and rent (our suburb and neighborhood profiles). Compare all Dallas districts →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is University Park the same as Highland Park?
No, University Park and Highland Park are separate independent cities, though they are adjacent and share the Highland Park ISD school district. University Park is larger in area and population, and is home to the SMU campus.
What are the schools like in University Park?
University Park is served by the Highland Park ISD, one of the top-rated school districts in Texas. The district is known for excellent academics, competitive athletics, and strong college preparation programs.
What is there to do near University Park?
Residents enjoy SMU campus events and the Meadows Museum, shopping and dining at Snider Plaza and NorthPark Center, Mockingbird Station for DART rail access and entertainment, and proximity to Greenville Avenue restaurants and White Rock Lake.
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