Dallas-Fort Worth metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Glenn Heights, TX
$365,200Median listing price
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About Glenn Heights
Glenn Heights (15,819 residents in 2020) straddles Dallas and Ellis counties just south of DeSoto, about 15 miles from downtown Dallas. It is a residential city with three maintained public parks and easy I-35E access.
Home prices in Glenn Heights
The median listing price in Glenn Heights is $365,200.
Top places in Glenn Heights
- Heritage Community Park — 44-acre flagship park: two baseball fields, six soccer fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, walking trail, concession stand; hosts Family Fest.
- Gateway Park — 13-acre neighborhood park in the Gateway subdivision with walking path and play equipment.
- Courtney Park — tot-lot park in the Sunrise Meadows subdivision.
- DeSoto town center (adjacent) — retail, dining and DeSoto's arts and amphitheater programs minutes away.
- Cedar Ridge Preserve (nearby, Dallas County) — 600 acres of hill-country hiking trails a short drive north.
Commuting from Glenn Heights
- To Dallas: ~25 minutes (via I-35E north).
- To Fort Worth: ~50 minutes. Glenn Heights offers the shortest Dallas commute among the Ellis-claim towns in this batch.
Glenn Heights FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Glenn Heights, TX?
The median listing price in Glenn Heights is $365,200. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Glenn Heights, TX?
To Dallas: ~25 minutes (via I-35E north).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.