At a Glance
Median Income
$119,803
$48,019 per capita
Home Value
$482,700
Zillow: $496,765
Median Rent
$1,671/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
150/100K
1,736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Northlake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Northlake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Northlake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Northlake residents earn a median household income of $119,803 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,019. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,760 business establishments, including 2,020 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Northlake is $482,700 , 71% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $496,765. Median rent is $1,671/month, with 26.1% 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 2013.
Safety & Crime
Northlake reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,736/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
49.0% of adults in Northlake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northlake has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population7,138
Median Age28.4 yrs
Density363/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$119,803
Per Capita$48,019
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$64,329M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,262
Housing
A
Home Value$482,700
Rent$1,671
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$496,765
Housing Units2,434
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent150/100K
Property1,736/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault90/100K
Burglary239/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,062/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation647 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute29 min
Broadband99.7%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Northlake was built in 2013.
The nearest airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 2,020 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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