Riddled with upscale apartment homes, new construction offerings, and remodeled single-family homes, the Medical District is a prized area of Dallas, providing an inviting community to the Doctors, nurses, and professionals who work and live here. UT Southwestern Medical Center, Parkland Memorial Hospital, which is famous for treating President John F. Kennedy, and the Children’s Medical Center anchor the neighborhood.
People here enjoy sleek, modern apartments and mid-rises close to healthcare centers and the World Trade Center. The area also offers proximity to DART and rail stations for easy transportation. Dallas Love Field is close by, and you can get to major entertainment districts like Uptown, Trinity Groves, and the Design District in a snap.
The Medical District feels sleek and modern, characterized by a driven and intellectual vibe. Many of the residents keep odd hours and remain consistently on duty as they shuffle in and out of scrubs. This keeps the neighborhood moving and shaking with comfortable diners and late-night spots to grab a bite. People are always on the go here, and when it’s time to unwind, they take advantage of their favorite local spots, or venture out to the trendy bars, eateries, and parks nearby.
Hall’s Honey-Fried Chicken is a cult-favorite sprouting up in the Medical District with an owner who hails from a famous Dallas chicken family. Social Pie is a must-try pizzeria, using only the finest ingredients with combinations that patrons rave about. Blues Burgers sells the best onion rings and burgers around! And don’t miss the brunch and mimosas at the Original Market Diner.
You will find a friendly but practical community here. Whether studying for an exam or pulling an all-nighter in the ER, people come and go at all hours of the day and night. There is a Starbucks, and getting groceries is easy, thanks to the neighborhood Kroger. Best of all, downtown Dallas awaits a mere five minutes away.
3,626 people live in Medical District, where the median age is 23 and the average individual income is $16,850. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Medical District, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
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Here’s what the people living in Medical District do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,626 people call Medical District home. The population density is 4,886 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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