Texas · Metropolitan Area
Northlake is a small city in Texas with a population of 7,138. Residents earn $119,803 per year, which is 59% above the national average.
Based on current data, Northlake receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Northlake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Northlake is $119,803, which is significantly higher than the national average — 59% above $75,149. This places Northlake among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Northlake is $482,700, making it a premium housing market at 71% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,671 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Northlake is below the national average at 371 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,382 per 100,000, 22% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 49.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Northlake enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 80.3% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.7% |
| 47% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $119,803 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,019 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,262 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,976 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,760 |
| County GDP | $64,329M |
| Restaurants | 2,020 |
| Healthcare | 2,419 |
| Retail | 1,991 |
| Manufacturing | 458 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,186 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.11% |
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |
| Census Median | $482,700 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $496,765 |
| Median List Price | $599,900 |
| Median List Price | $599,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $196 |
| Homes Sold | 27 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.0% |
| Price Drops | 27.6% |
| Inventory | 123 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,671 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,644 |
| Rent Burden | 26.1% |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,186 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.11% |
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.4% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 9.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,062/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,419 |
| Total Violent | 370.6/100K |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Murder | 52.9/100K |
| 740% above US avg | |
| Rape | 52.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 264.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,382.2/100K |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 529.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,747.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 105.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.6 inches |
| 6% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 647 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 19.7 sq mi (50.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 363/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0738°N, 97.2562°W |
| County FIPS | 48121 |
Winner: Republican by 13.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.0% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 363/sq mi |
| Total Area | 19.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 99.7% |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,419 |
| Restaurants | 2,020 |
| Retail Stores | 1,991 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 29.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.0% |