By Rick Mauch
Candy’sDirt Contributor
The La Frontera neighborhood is the epitome of what neighbors are all about. From block parties to neighborhood watches, this feeling of unity makes this part of southeast Arlington a popular and comfortable place to live.
La Frontera is a welcoming community, built largely after the turn of the century. The style of homes is mostly single-family with spacious backyards. Homebuyers are drawn to the charming amenities as well as its close-knit atmosphere.
“The people are just good people,” Joram Greber told the city of Arlington’s Meet the Neighbors team in a video in 2018. “We have get-togethers and barbecues. People are just friendly. You like being in that type of community.”
The neighborhood is handy for commuters. Residents can take Ragland Road and head east toward Texas 360 or go west on Debbie Lane in Mansfield to hit U.S. 287.
People love La Frontera for many reasons, including:
- Cleanliness.
- Family-friendly.
- Dog friendly.
- Safety.
- The community is well-maintained.
- Among the top neighbor interests are walking, gardening, grilling, and hanging out with their friends, with a block party always a possibility.
Demographics
- The average age of residents is 43.
- Median home price: Around $335,000.
Notable businesses nearby
- Medical Clinic of North Texas.
- Kroger Marketplace.
- The Cozy Catfe.
Commuting
- 27 minutes to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
- 39 minutes to downtown Dallas.
- 29 minutes to downtown Fort Worth.
Top schools in the area
- Janet Brockett Elementary School.
- Della Icenhower Intermediate School.
- James Coble Middle School.
- Mansfield Timberview High School.
- Thelma Jones Elementary School.
- Private school options nearby include Primrose School of Walnut Creek and Cornerstone Academy.
Safety in the neighborhood and surrounding area
- Violent crime is 13 percent below the national average.
- Property crime is 11 percent below the national average.
- Total crime is 13 percent below the national average.
Recreation
- Beacon Recreation Center: Opened in 2020, it includes a variety of amenities, such as volleyball, pickleball, and basketball courts along with a weight room, fitness studio, community room, indoor track, and kids club center. Outdoor amenities include a turf workout space, Aire Fitness pod, splash pad, and playground. The center is open for reservations during and after business hours. The Beacon is open seven days a week for walk-in use.
- Outdoor community pool.
- La Frontera Park, where children can run around the playground or play open field sports in the park’s green space.
Nearby entertainment
- Globe Life Park, home of the Texas Rangers baseball team.
- Top O’ Hill Terrace is a local piece of history with an interesting background that ranges from its use as a team room to gambling and a speakeasy (known as Vegas before Vegas).
- Since 1956, Arlington Baptist University has used the site, which retains many of its original structures and features a statue of Norris by noted Sculptor Pompeo Coppini.
- AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.
- Six Flags over Texas.
- Dining includes restaurants that represent different types of cuisine throughout the world, including Wok N Roll, Ying Cafe (both Asian), Hideout Burgers, Cafe Sicilia (Italian), and Mama Cuca’s (Mexican).
