Why you'd want to live in Pleasant Grove

Once an independent town, it clings to its distinctive identity even as the name “Pleasant Grove” is applied by outsiders to the entirety of Southeast Dallas. Longtime residents boast of the strong ties between members of the community and a pervasive spirit of volunteerism that encourages all to help make the neighborhood an even better place. Locals love the neighborhood’s multicultural harmony, low-cost housing, and easy access to all parts of the city via highways and DART light-rail. via neighborhoods.dmagazine.com