Ruthmeade Place

Located due west of the Dallas Zoo, the Ruthmeade Place neighborhood of Oak Cliff in Dallas has seen better days. While it is true there are some modest family homes being constructed in the area, this is still a low income and high crime area. There is not much in the form of business development here and most windows are barred and yards are gated. This is really not a place for a family as gangs, drugs, and prostitution are not uncommon in this and many of the surrounding neighborhoods. As a result, home and rental prices in this area tend to be among the lowest in the city.

On the flip side of things, it is located close to Downtown Dallas, with State Highway 67 as a border to the east making it easy to get anywhere in the city. Dallas Area Rapid Transit serves the area making commuting to other parts of the city fast and cheap. There are a few quality dining choices in the area to choose from. The South Dallas Cafe at Oak Cliff serves up three hearty meals a day, and if you like Tex-Mex or authentic Mexican food, there are several options on the northern border of the neighborhood.