Uptown vs Knox-Henderson
Uptown and Knox-Henderson are close on most measures, so the deciding factors are usually the exact school zone and the commute. Typical home values run $415,000 to $972,000 in Uptown and $415,000 to $2,126,000 in Knox-Henderson, by ZIP code (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026).
| Uptown & Victory Park (Dallas) | Knox-Henderson & Oak Lawn (Dallas) | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value, by ZIP | $415,000 to $972,000 | $415,000 to $2,126,000 |
| Citywide value trend, past year | -1.4% (Dallas) | -1.4% (Dallas) |
| Price tier | $$$ | $$$ |
| Home types | High-rise condo, Mid-rise condo, Townhome, Luxury apartment | Townhome, Mid-rise / high-rise condo, Luxury apartment, Older single-family (limited) |
| Home age | Mostly 1990s to present, with new towers still delivering and a few older homes in the State Thomas area. | Mix of 1920s-50s homes and duplexes, 1960s-80s condos, and many townhomes and towers from the 2000s to present. |
| Lots | Very small or no private lots; most homes are condos or townhomes on tight urban sites. | Small urban lots; most new construction is townhomes or multifamily replacing older homes. |
| HOA | Condo and townhome HOAs are nearly universal, and high-rise dues often cover concierge, amenities and building reserves. | Condos and newer townhome rows usually have HOAs; older single-family streets typically do not. |
| School districts | Dallas ISD | Dallas ISD |
| Property tax rate (2025, total) | 2.23% | 2.23% |
| Drive to Downtown Dallas | ~5 min 2 mi | ~7 min 3 mi |
| Drive to Legacy West (Plano) | ~28 min 21 mi | ~28 min 20 mi |
| Drive to DFW Airport | ~29 min 20 mi | ~31 min 20 mi |
| Drive to Downtown Fort Worth | ~42 min 35 mi | ~44 min 36 mi |
| Major roads | Dallas North Tollway, Woodall Rodgers Fwy (Spur 366), I-35E, US 75, DART Red/Blue/Orange (Cityplace/Uptown), DART Green/Orange (Victory), TRE (Victory Station), M-Line streetcar | US 75, Dallas North Tollway, Lemmon Ave, Oak Lawn Ave, Cedar Springs Rd, DART Red/Blue/Orange (Cityplace/Uptown) |
| Nearby | Katy Trail, Klyde Warren Park, American Airlines Center, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, West Village | Katy Trail, Knox Street shops, Henderson Avenue, Turtle Creek Park, Reverchon Park |
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026. Tax rates: 2025 tax rates per $100 of value, from Republic Title's 2025 DFW Area Tax Rates (compiled from county appraisal districts). County column includes county, community college and hospital districts where they apply. Excludes MUD/PID and special districts, and is before homestead exemptions. Drive times: Off-peak drive estimates from OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), measured from each area's center on 2026-10-21. Rush hour is often much longer. School districts vary by street, so verify by address.
Uptown & Victory Park (Dallas)
Uptown is Dallas's densest walkable district, with condo towers, restaurant-lined McKinney Avenue and the Katy Trail. Victory Park adds the arena, the Perot Museum and newer high-rises on the downtown edge.
Strengths
- Walkable dining and nightlife
- Fast access to Downtown
- Streetcar, rail and trail options
Tradeoffs
- HOA dues can be high
- Little private outdoor space
- Event and weekend traffic and parking
Knox-Henderson & Oak Lawn (Dallas)
Knox-Henderson pairs a shopping and dining strip with the Katy Trail on either side of US 75. Oak Lawn, to the west, is a dense, central mix of condos, townhomes and the Cedar Springs dining corridor.
Strengths
- Katy Trail access
- Dense dining and shopping
- Very central location
Tradeoffs
- Premium pricing for small lots
- Construction and traffic on Knox and Henderson
- Weekend parking
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