Located in the Southwest corner of Dallas County, on Lake Joe Pool and the White Rock Escarpment stands the Premier City of Cedar Hill. Cedar Hill is a fast growing city with a rich heritage and an exciting future. The word is out about the best kept secret of the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex for maintaining a successful growth rate over the years. Cedar Hill has blossomed and matured from a rural country town to a cosmopolitan uptown hometown while offering business, educational and cultural opportunities.
Cedar Hill sits atop the highest point between the Red River and the Golf of Mexico which makes way for Cedar Hill’s trademark TV and radio towers that can be seen from miles around. There are 36 square miles of emerald green cedar trees, rolling hills and a quality of life that is hard to beat. You will find easy access to museums, libraries, higher education, many churches and civic organizations.
Cedar Hill offers indoor and outdoor activities (See parks & recreation) including an amusement park, 14-screen Cinemark movie theater, skating rink and studio for arts & craftsman. Tangle Ridge Golf Course, on the western edge of the city, is one of the top-rated golf courses in the state.
On the doorstep of Cedar Hill lies the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex with attractions like the Dallas Cowboys football team, the Dallas Mavericks basketball team, The Texas Rangers baseball team, the Dallas Stars Hockey team and the Dallas Burn soccer team. The home fields, courts and ice are all within a 30 minute drive.
Other sporting attractions include NASCAR racing at Texas Motor Speedway, horse racing at Lone Star Park and many minor league baseball teams. The Professional Golfers Association tour stops twice each season in the Metroplex.
Cedar Hill State Park is one of the most visited parks in the state system. It includes 1,826 acres of rugged, natural beauty, 355 mostly wooded camp sites, all on the shores of Joe Pool Lake. This 7,500 acre lake offers boating, fishing, swimming, boat ramps and a marina. The area's natural beauty draws birdwatchers from all over the country.
Downtown Cedar Hill has many unique and interesting places to visit. From the Historic District to the Old Town Corridors, you will discover treasures around every corner.
Downtown has a character all its own and personalized service is a hallmark of doing business here. There are a wide range of shops and services, as well as one-of-a-kind dining experiences. From antiques and jewelry to hardware and quilts, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for here in Historic Downtown Cedar Hill.
Historic Downtown ... Where the Past Meets the Present!
Housing Cost
Avg. Listing Price $273,545 Wk ending Oct 08
Median Sales Price $107,506 Jul '08 - Sep '08
Average Sales Price $159,942
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 44,422. Cedar hill covers 35.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 75104 - Area codes: 972, 469, 214
Weather
Cedar Hill, TX climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 96.00 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 35.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Cedar Hill is 37.92 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.90 Inches.
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a successful growth rate over the years. Cedar Hill has blossomed and matured from a rural country town to a cosmopolitan uptown hometown while offering business, educational and cultural opportunities.