At a Glance
Median Income
$116,036
$45,708 per capita
Home Value
$390,300
Zillow: $393,657
Median Rent
$1,900/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
427/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10.7% smoking rate
How Little Elm Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Little Elm's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Little Elm a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Little Elm residents earn a median household income of $116,036 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,708. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,830 business establishments, including 2,668 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Little Elm is $390,300 , 38% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $393,657. Median rent is $1,900/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2010.
Safety & Crime
Little Elm reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 427/100K. The murder rate is 3.2/100K.
Education
40.6% of adults in Little Elm hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Little Elm has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population51,426
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density2,777/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born18.8%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$116,036
Per Capita$45,708
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$115,358M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$390,300
Rent$1,900
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$393,657
Housing Units17,516
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent148/100K
Property427/100K
Murder3.2/100K
Assault78/100K
Burglary43/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation525 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute35 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Little Elm was built in 2010.
24.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
18.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 2,668 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.