Cedar Hill, Texas
Cedar Hill is a city in Dallas County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 16 miles southwest of Dallas, with a population of about 49,618. Parts of Cedar Hill also extend into Ellis County.
Dallas · Ellis
Counties
49,618
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
35.8 sq mi
Land Area
16 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Cedar Hill on Wikipedia
Cedar Hill City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Cedar Hill.
Major roads: US Hwy 67
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Cedar Hill from our research
What we've verified about Cedar Hill, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- An 1840s Peters Colony town on the prairie escarpment, nearly erased by an 1856 tornado, now a lakeside suburb on Joe Pool Lake. Details →
- Dining
- 98 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Chicken & Wings · Burgers & American; 19 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 296 public schools within 12 miles, across 36 districts and charters, mainly Cedar Hill ISD, Duncanville ISD and Desoto ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cedar Hill (3 mi), Cleburne (41 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (50 mi). Nearest lakes: Joe Pool Lake (4 mi), Mountain Creek Lake (9 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 11 licensed plumbers, 37 licensed HVAC contractors and 25 licensed electricians serve Cedar Hill. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Cedar Hill, Texas
Cedar Hill lies in two counties: Dallas and Ellis, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Cedar Hill
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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