Dallas, PA Homes for Rent

Dallas Borough, known as the Pride of Back Mountain, is a lushly wooded community in northeastern Pennsylvania. The recently revamped downtown area features a traffic circle surrounded by shops, restaurants, a library, and a post office. The borough is home to several parks, including the Kenneth A. Young Memorial Park and Charles D. Lemon Tots Lot, and is close to state parks like Frances Slocum State Park, 5 miles east, and Rickett’s Glen State Park, 24 miles west, offering numerous outdoor activities. Dining options in Dallas include casual restaurants serving pizza and wings, and local favorites like Jane’s Sugar Magnolia for custom cakes and cookies. The Overbrook Pub & Grill is popular for its diverse menu. Shopping includes locally owned stores such as Mickey’s Crafts and More and the Back Mountain Makery. Annual events like the Luzerne County Fair and Dallas Harvest Festival add to the community spirit. The Dallas School District, which includes Wycallis Primary Center, Dallas Intermediate School, and Dallas High School, is highly rated. The borough is safer than the national average, with low crime risk areas. Transportation is facilitated by LCTA buses, and the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is 18 miles away. Homes in Dallas range from ranch and split-level to barn-style residences, with many properties featuring garages and sitting on lots averaging 1 acre.