Southlake Authority

Southlake is a high-income, family-oriented town of 31,137 with home prices 3.6× the Texas median.

Southlake, Texas

In Denton County, Texas, Southlake anchors a community of 31,137. Median household income reaches $250,001, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Texas.

Definition and scope

Located in Denton County, Texas, Southlake operates within Texas's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 24 and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Southlake has approximately 31,137 residents. The median age is 43.1 years. Roughly 95% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $1,014,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 68.9%
• Black or African American: 1.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
• Asian: 15.5%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Southlake is $250,001. Poverty rate stands at 1.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.7%. Educational attainment: 74.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Southlake:

• Public schools: 13
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 12

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Southlake is Stage Coach Hills Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Tom Vandergriff Civil Courts Building. Amtrak service is available at Fort Worth, Texas.

Geography and climate

Southlake sits at an elevation of 631 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8b.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.