The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75225 sells for about $1,300,000, or $450 per square foot.
Prices are up +13.78% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 64 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,100 a month.
ZIP 75225 — University Park
The 75225 housing market remains highly competitive, driven by limited inventory and strong demand for luxury properties in the Park Cities area. Prices have seen significant year-over-year growth, reflecting the area's desirability and high-quality school districts. While the median price is high, the market remains stable with consistent interest from affluent buyers.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking top-tier school districts, proximity to major employment centers, and a prestigious, established community atmosphere.
Median prices moved up 13.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 64 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 3.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 75225, Dallas County TX
The area generally experiences lower crime rates compared to the broader Dallas metropolitan region, with safety being a primary draw for residents.
The ZIP is served by highly-rated public schools within the Highland Park Independent School District, which is widely recognized for academic excellence.
The area is primarily an urban environment with standard regional risks; flood and wind insurance requirements are typical for the North Texas climate.
The area benefits from proximity to major employment hubs in Dallas and the ongoing redevelopment of high-end residential and mixed-use properties.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents enjoy excellent access to the Dallas North Tollway and US-75, providing efficient transit to the downtown Dallas employment core.
The area features proximity to the Katy Trail, numerous community parks, and high-end shopping and dining districts like Preston Center and Snider Plaza.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for luxury single-family homes and upscale apartments, with low vacancy pressure and consistent rent growth.
The local economy is anchored by professional services, finance, and healthcare, with strong ties to the broader Dallas-Fort Worth corporate landscape.
The area is well-served by major highway corridors including the Dallas North Tollway and US-75, facilitating easy access to regional employment centers.
Development is focused on infill luxury residential projects and the modernization of existing commercial retail centers.
The Dallas Central Appraisal District manages property assessments, utilizing market-based valuation models for residential and commercial parcels.
Parcels are primarily served by the Highland Park Independent School District and various municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including hail and wind risk, consistent with the North Texas climate.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 75225 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Six Flags Over Texas4.318.3 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Grapevine4.116.7 mi
- Traders Village Grand Prairie4.519.4 mi
- Meow Wolf Grapevine's The Real Unreal4.416.3 mi
- Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark4.418.2 mi
- AT&T Stadium4.719.6 mi
- American Airlines Center4.65.5 mi
- Six Flags Over Texas4.318.3 mi
- Globe Life Field4.719.1 mi
- Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas4.36.4 mi
- The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden4.75.1 mi
- The Dallas World Aquarium4.45.9 mi
- Dallas Zoo4.58.9 mi
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science4.75.6 mi
- Klyde Warren Park4.75.4 mi
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science4.75.6 mi
- Dallas Museum of Art4.75.5 mi
- Meow Wolf Grapevine's The Real Unreal4.416.3 mi
- Fair Park4.56.3 mi
- The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza4.66.1 mi
- The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden4.75.1 mi
- Dallas Zoo4.58.9 mi
- Klyde Warren Park4.75.4 mi
- Fair Park4.56.3 mi
- Arbor Hills Nature Preserve4.813 mi
- Corinthian Sailing Club4.64.3 mi
- Topgolf Dallas4.42.4 mi
- Brookhaven Country Club4.46.5 mi
- Dallas Country Club4.62.3 mi
- Golf Ranch Richardson4.79.5 mi
- Tenison Park Golf Course45.7 mi
- Galleria Dallas4.54.8 mi
- NorthPark Center4.60.8 mi
- Town East Mall4.210.3 mi
- Irving Mall3.812.2 mi
- Dallas Farmers Market4.56.2 mi
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport4.114.7 mi
- Dallas Love Field4.43.9 mi
- Arlington Memorial Hospital Heliport4.420.8 mi
- Capital One Lounge at DFW415.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major upscale retail and dining hub serving the Park Cities area.
A historic, pedestrian-friendly shopping area with local boutiques and restaurants.
A premier urban walking and biking trail that connects the area to downtown Dallas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.