Texas · Metropolitan Area
Southlake is a mid-size city in Texas with a population of 31,044. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.
Based on current data, Southlake receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Southlake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Southlake is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Southlake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Southlake is $957,500, making it a premium housing market at 240% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Southlake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 24 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,446 per 100,000, 26% below the national average.
Southlake is a highly educated community — 74.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Southlake enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 80.4% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.6% |
| 46% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $250,001 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $117,219 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,398 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,104 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 50,573 |
| County GDP | $178,003M |
| Restaurants | 4,656 |
| Healthcare | 5,993 |
| Retail | 6,287 |
| Manufacturing | 1,588 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,373 |
| 196% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.08% |
| Commute Time | 25.5 min |
| Work from Home | 29.9% |
| Census Median | $957,500 |
| 240% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,274,599 |
| Median List Price | $1,375,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,375,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $334 |
| Homes Sold | 30 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.7% |
| Inventory | 102 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,373 |
| 196% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.08% |
| Obesity | 24.5% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.7% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.1% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 13.9% |
| Physical Distress | 8.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,833/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,993 |
| Total Violent | 24.4/100K |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 3.5/100K |
| Assault | 21.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,445.5/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 195.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,229.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 21.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 202 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.9 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 21.8 sq mi (56.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,421/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9545°N, 97.1489°W |
| County FIPS | 48439 |
Winner: Republican by 5.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 74.7% |
| 122% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,421/sq mi |
| Total Area | 21.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 15 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 18 |
| Public Libraries | 47 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,993 |
| Restaurants | 4,656 |
| Retail Stores | 6,287 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 202 |
| Avg Commute | 25.5 min |
| Work from Home | 29.9% |