Glenn Heights Texas Map

About Glenn Heights, Texas

Glenn Heights is a locality in Dallas County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 18,096. The population density is 911.9 people per km². Glenn Heights is located at 32.5487°N, 96.8567°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75154.

Glenn Heights rests in the gentle Texas landscape, a place where the sky often stretches wide and the air carries the scent of sun-baked earth. It lies 2.8 miles south of DeSoto, TX (from DeSoto, TX: bearing 180°T), and is situated 6.4 miles east-southeast of Cedar Hill. Its geography is characterized by the subtle undulations of the Blackland Prairie, a fertile crescent that lends a quiet beauty to the surroundings. The land here is mostly level, broken by the occasional creek bed that whispers through the grass, hinting at the unseen waterways that nourish the soil. In the late afternoon, a particular golden light settles over the fields, turning the ordinary into something quite luminous. The history of Glenn Heights is tied to the agricultural roots of its region, a story of homesteaders and settlers drawn to the rich soil for farming. For many years, the local economy thrived on the produce of these lands, with cotton and grain being principal crops, reflecting the broader agricultural heritage of Texas. As the area evolved, so too did its economic base, gradually incorporating more diverse industries and becoming a part of the larger Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex's economic engine. The transition from a primarily rural setting to a more suburban one has brought about a dynamic shift, yet the echoes of its agrarian past remain a subtle undercurrent. Glenn Heights cultivates a friendly, neighborhood character, a place where the pace of life feels more measured than in the bustling metropolises nearby. While there may not be grand, world-famous landmarks within its immediate bounds, the quality of everyday life offers its own quiet appeal, with parks and community spaces serving as informal gathering spots. The spirit of Glenn Heights is found in the shared experiences of its residents, the simple rhythms of daily life, and the welcoming atmosphere that embraces newcomers.

About This Glenn Heights Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glenn Heights, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.548748, -96.856667. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Glenn Heights and Dallas County.

Detailed location data for Glenn Heights includes the ZIP code (75154), telephone area code (214, 469), county seat of Dallas County (Dallas), and school district assignment (DeSoto Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Glenn Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.