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Southlake, Texas · Tarrant County

Last reviewed: October 17, 2026

Living in Southlake, Texas

Discover Southlake Living: An Established Luxury Market at the Heart of the Metroplex.

Southlake is an established Tarrant County community for families relocating to North Texas: a mature, largely built-out city of roughly 31,000 people with Carroll ISD schools by address, Southlake Town Square at its commercial and civic heart, established luxury resale neighborhoods, and close access to DFW International Airport. It sits on State Highway 114 between Fort Worth and Dallas and compares naturally with the Denton County corridor towns this site covers.

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, the 2020 Census population for Southlake was 31,265, and the Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate (Vintage 2025) is 31,175. Because school assignment, taxing entities and municipal boundaries depend on the exact address, compare actual homesites, school assignments, tax districts and community amenities before selecting a neighborhood.

31,175
Population
(July 1, 2025 estimate; 2020 Census: 31,265)
Tarrant
County
Northwest Tarrant County
Carroll ISD
By Address
Confirm the Exact Property
SH 114 · TX 121
Corridors
DFW Airport ~7-10 miles

Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Southlake city, Texas: 2020 Census population of 31,265, and the Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate (Vintage 2025) of 31,175. Census source.

Quick Answer

What Is It Like Living in Southlake, Texas?

Southlake is an established, largely built-out community with Carroll ISD schools by address, Southlake Town Square at its commercial and civic heart, established luxury resale neighborhoods and close access to DFW International Airport. In-town new construction is limited, so new-home buyers typically compare the active master-planned communities in Argyle and Northlake. Buyers should verify school assignment, taxing entities and ownership costs for the exact address.

The sections below walk through the communities and housing options, local life, schools and ownership costs, and the questions buyers most often ask. All figures are sourced and dated in the sources and verification section at the bottom of this page.

Why Southlake
The Appeal

Why people choose this city.

Carroll ISD by address

Carroll ISD serves most of Southlake by address, earning an A rating (overall score 95) with all 11 campuses rated A in TEA's 2024-25 accountability data. Campus assignments remain address-specific, including the rare Southlake property outside Carroll ISD lines, so confirm the assigned campus for the exact property.

Southlake Town Square

The open-air, mixed-use town center opened in 1999 and was built around Southlake Town Hall; its operator lists more than 120 shops and restaurants. It is the commercial and civic heart of the city and a walkable gathering place in a metroplex where most retail is drive-to.

An established, largely built-out market

The City of Southlake describes the community as approaching buildout with a finite supply of undeveloped land, and its Economic Development Master Plan projects an ultimate buildout population of about 34,188 by 2035. In-town new construction is limited and mostly custom teardown or infill, which is why new-home buyers so often compare the active master-planned communities in Argyle and Northlake.

Airport and corridor access

Southlake sits on State Highway 114 between Fort Worth and Dallas, near TX 121 and DFW International Airport, roughly 7 to 10 miles from the airport. For households whose athletes train at the Children's Health StarCenter Multisport Northlake, the facility is roughly 15 to 30 minutes away by car, a supporting consideration alongside schools, housing, taxes and commuting.

Things to Consider

Tradeoffs worth weighing before you buy.

Every community has tradeoffs. These are the ones Southlake buyers should plan around, based on the details verified on this page.

Traffic and commute timing

SH 114, TX 121 and the surrounding highways carry regional traffic around Southlake, and posted distances and nominal drive times do not reflect peak conditions. Evaluate any commute with live trip data; actual travel time depends on the property, destination, route, traffic, weather and construction.

Property taxes and special districts

Property taxes follow the exact property and its taxing units. Carroll ISD set $0.9294 per $100 for 2025-26, and Tarrant County layers hospital district and community college district rates on top, with third-party estimates putting a typical all-in Southlake rate near $1.80 to $1.85 per $100. Verify the exact property's bill with the Tarrant Appraisal District before budgeting.

Location-specific school assignments

Carroll ISD serves most of Southlake by address, and campus assignments remain address-specific, including the rare Southlake property outside Carroll ISD lines. Confirm the assigned campus for each address directly with the district before relying on an assignment.

Community fees and HOA obligations

HOA membership and fees vary by neighborhood in Southlake's established communities, and not every property carries an HOA. Confirm current dues, deed restrictions and rules for each property with the HOA and title documents before buying.

Lifestyle
Local Life in Southlake

Explore local life in Southlake, TX

Southlake Town Square anchors daily life with more than 120 shops and restaurants, while the city's established neighborhoods, parks and proximity to DFW International Airport shape the rest of the routine. The cards below separate what is in Southlake from what sits nearby, and mark which facilities are public versus resident-only.

Resident amenity marks facilities limited to a community's residents or HOA members; Open to the public marks town facilities, civic venues and businesses anyone can use. Access rules vary by community and season, so confirm current policies with the community or venue.

Illustrative image representing the town-center character of Southlake Town Square

Parks & Outdoor Recreation

  • Southlake Town Square In Southlake Open to the public: the open-air town center with more than 120 shops and restaurants, walkable streets and Southlake Town Hall at its core.
  • City parks and trails In Southlake Open to the public: the city maintains parks, playgrounds and trail connections for residents; confirm current facilities and hours with the City of Southlake.
  • Neighborhood recreation In Southlake: established neighborhoods include HOA-managed pools, clubhouses and parks; access rules vary by community.
  • Children's Health StarCenter Multisport Nearby Northlake Open to the public: the multisport facility at 13850 Chadwick Parkway, Northlake, is roughly 15 to 30 minutes from Southlake by car, often more at peak hours.

Dining & Local Businesses

  • Dining around Town Square In Southlake: the town center's restaurants span casual to fine dining, with current hours and offerings changing, so verify directly with each restaurant.
  • Corridor dining nearby Nearby: the SH 114 and TX 121 corridors add more restaurants and services a short drive from Southlake. Actual drive times vary.
  • Grocery and everyday needs In Southlake & nearby: full-service grocers and daily services are close by; confirm the nearest stores from your exact address.

Shopping & Conveniences

  • Southlake Town Square shopping In Southlake: more than 120 shops and restaurants in an open-air, walkable town center.
  • Grapevine Mills and the TX 121 corridor Nearby: mall shopping and corridor retail sit close by via TX 121. Actual drive times vary by route and traffic.
  • Dallas and Fort Worth for more Nearby: downtown Fort Worth and downtown Dallas are each roughly 22 to 28 miles away. Actual drive times vary by route, traffic, weather and construction.

Community Events

  • Southlake Town Square events In Southlake Open to the public: seasonal events, performances and holiday programming around the town center. Check the City of Southlake and town square event calendars for current dates.
  • City-hosted community events In Southlake Open to the public: the city hosts events through the year; check the official City of Southlake calendar for current details.
  • Neighborhood and school programming In Southlake: community and Carroll ISD programming fills much of the local calendar; confirm current events with each neighborhood and campus.

Commute Corridors

  • State Highway 114: runs through Southlake between Fort Worth and Dallas, the city's main east-west corridor.
  • TX 121: connects Southlake north and east toward the TX 121/114 interchange and DFW International Airport.
  • DFW International Airport: roughly 7 to 10 miles away, with typical drive times of about 15 to 20 minutes; actual times vary with route and traffic.

Actual travel time depends on the property, destination, route, traffic, weather and construction, so evaluate any commute with live trip data. Verify the property's municipality and district first using the exact-property verification steps.

What's New Around Southlake

For families weighing Southlake against the corridor, read the Children's Health StarCenter Multisport guide, the youth sports relocation guide and the Argyle and Northlake new-construction comparison. For corridor development context, see the infrastructure and commercial growth update.

Communities
Communities in Southlake

Southlake neighborhoods & housing options.

Southlake's housing market is an established, largely built-out set of neighborhoods anchored by Southlake Town Square. The City of Southlake describes the community as approaching buildout, so in-town inventory is mostly luxury resale plus custom teardown or infill homes, while new-home buyers compare the active master-planned communities in Argyle and Northlake. Each property's school assignment, county, taxing entities and ownership costs depend on the exact address; follow the verify the exact property steps before comparing.

A note on boundaries: mailing address, municipality, county, school district and marketing area are separate in this market. Follow the verify the exact property steps before comparing communities or budgeting.

Communities Within Southlake

Southlake's established neighborhoods and their location inside city limits. Confirm each property against the current official City of Southlake maps using the verification steps below.

Illustrative image representing Southlake's established neighborhoods with luxury resale homes
In Southlake
Luxury resale

Southlake's Established Neighborhoods

Southlake is an established, largely built-out community. The City of Southlake describes the community as approaching buildout with a finite supply of undeveloped residential land; in-town new construction is limited and mostly takes the form of custom homes on teardown lots or infill rather than production builder tracts. Verify each property's address, lot and any recorded restrictions.

  • Largely built-out market
  • Custom teardown/infill homes
  • Carroll ISD by address
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Southlake's Town Center and Amenities

Southlake Town Square is the city's mixed-use commercial and civic heart, with more than 120 shops and restaurants; it is not a residential HOA community, so the applicable zoning and uses depend on the exact property.

Illustrative image representing the town-center character of Southlake Town Square
At the heart of Southlake
Mixed-use district

Southlake Town Square

An open-air, mixed-use town center that opened in 1999 and was built around Southlake Town Hall. Its operator lists more than 120 shops and restaurants, making it both the commercial and civic heart of the city, with a streetscape that functions as a walkable gathering place in a metroplex where most retail is drive-to.

  • Open-air mixed-use town center
  • More than 120 shops and restaurants
  • Built around Southlake Town Hall
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Nearby Comparisons for Southlake Buyers

The active master-planned communities in Argyle and Northlake that new-home buyers frequently compare with Southlake's established resale market. They sit in Denton County, not Southlake; a mailing address and municipal boundaries are separate things.

Aerial view of a master-planned community in the Argyle and Northlake corridor
Nearby Denton County comparison
Pricing varies

Argyle and Northlake New Construction

New-home buyers who want a brand-new production home typically compare the active master-planned communities in Argyle and Northlake (Denton County) with Southlake's established luxury resale market. The two sides differ in age of inventory, school district, taxes and commute, so compare the exact properties' assignments, ownership costs and amenities.

  • Active master-planned communities
  • Denton County versus Tarrant County
  • Compare schools, taxes and commute by address
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Listings, availability, pricing and new-home inventory change daily. Verify any property's current status, price, incentives, taxes and school assignment against the current MLS (NTREIS data) and with the listing agent or builder before relying on it.

Community amenities such as pools, fitness centers, clubhouses and community parks are typically resident amenities governed by each community's HOA, while town-operated parks and facilities, civic venues and commercial businesses are open to the public. Access rules vary by community and season, so confirm current policies with the community or venue.

Southlake, Texas

Southlake, TX Market Snapshot

Source: third-party public listing-portal data, not MLS statistics; captured late 2026

The figures below are public listing-portal data, not MLS statistics. In late 2026, Zillow showed roughly 156 to 158 homes for sale in Southlake with a typical home value estimate near $1.31 million, while a Realtor.com city snapshot from May 2026 reported about 220 active listings with a median listing price of $2,197,787, reflecting the luxury skew of current asking prices. Portal figures change daily, differ by source and were not independently verified for this guide.

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~158
Homes for Sale, Approx.

Zillow city snapshot, late 2026

02
$2,197,787
Median List Price, Approx.

Realtor.com city snapshot, May 2026

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~$1.31M
Typical Home Value, Approx.

Zillow ZHVI estimate, late 2026

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76092
ZIP: Established Luxury Market

Averages skewed by luxury asking prices

What this means

Southlake is an established luxury resale market, so the median asking price runs well above the typical home value because current listings are skewed toward the upper end. Portal figures vary by source and by what was active on the capture date, and no count or price here is a forecast or a valuation. The specific home, lot, phase, school assignment and ownership costs matter more than citywide averages, and every figure should be verified by address.

Source: third-party public listing-portal data, not MLS statistics, captured October 19, 2026. Portal figures change without notice. Verify current listings and pricing with the MLS (NTREIS), the active builders and your agent.

Verify by Address
Schools, Taxes and Address Verification

Schools, ownership costs and buyer considerations.

School assignments, county, taxing entities and special-district obligations in Southlake are set by the exact property, not by the city name or mailing address. Check each item for the address in question, beginning with the callout below.

Verify the exact property before you compare

A mailing address by itself tells you little about the municipality, the school district or campus, the taxing entities, HOA obligations, or utilities and service providers that apply to a home. Boundaries in this market are address-specific, so confirm each detail for the exact property before comparing communities or budgeting. City of Southlake

School Districts

Carroll ISD serves most of Southlake by address, earning an A rating (overall score 95) with all 11 campuses rated A in TEA's 2024-25 accountability data. It is a PK-12 district that also serves portions of nearby Grapevine and Colleyville, and campus assignments are address-specific, including the rare Southlake property outside Carroll ISD lines. No school rankings are used on this page; assignments are the address-specific fact to confirm.

Read the school districts guide

Taxes, PID/HOA and Ownership Costs

Property taxes follow the exact property and its taxing units. Carroll ISD set $0.9294 per $100 for 2025-26 (down from $0.9617 in 2024), and Tarrant County layers hospital district and community college district rates on top, with third-party estimates putting a typical all-in Southlake rate near $1.80 to $1.85 per $100. Verify the exact property's bill with the Tarrant Appraisal District, review any special-district documents and the HOA resale certificate, and get an estimated post-purchase tax calculation before you settle on a budget.

Read the ownership costs guide

Address Verification Guidance

Mailing address, municipality, county, school district and marketing area are separate things in this market. The callout above is the full verification checklist; the City of Southlake official resources and the Tarrant Appraisal District are the starting points for confirming city limits, school assignment and taxing entities for the exact address.

Tarrant Appraisal District

School research for your Southlake home search

Carroll ISD earned straight As in the 2025 TEA accountability ratings, and the district's financial transparency pages carry the current tax rate and budget information. Theresa De La Rosa explains what the information tells you, and what to verify for the exact home.

Carroll ISD accountability news
Local Perspective
From Theresa

Theresa's Local Perspective.

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Theresa De La Rosa

Broker, Covenant Heritage Realty, LLC

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"As a broker working the SH 114 corridor, I help relocating families weigh Southlake's established luxury market against the new-construction communities north in Denton County. My short answer is that the right fit comes down to the specifics: school assignment, tax district, community fees and the age of the home vary a lot within a few miles here. That's why I start every conversation by comparing those details before touring properties, not after."

I work across these communities regularly and can help you compare them against your priorities: new construction, resale, school context, taxes, amenities and commute. Every comparison starts with the exact property, because that is where the answer lives in this corridor.

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FAQ
Southlake, TX

Questions buyers ask about Southlake.

Questions buyers and relocating families ask most about Southlake, grounded in official sources wherever possible, with any detail that shifts flagged for a re-check.

Southlake is a city in Tarrant County, in the northwestern part of the county within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex (ZIP code 76092). It sits roughly midway between downtown Fort Worth and downtown Dallas on State Highway 114, near TX 121 and DFW International Airport.

Carroll ISD serves most of Southlake by address. Carroll ISD is a PK-12 district headquartered in Southlake that also serves portions of nearby Grapevine and Colleyville. Campus assignments are address-specific and can change, so confirm the assigned campus for the exact property, including the rare Southlake property outside Carroll ISD lines, before comparing communities.

Southlake is largely built out. The City of Southlake describes the community as approaching buildout with a finite supply of undeveloped residential land, and its Economic Development Master Plan projects an ultimate buildout population of about 34,188 by 2035. In-town new construction is limited and mostly takes the form of custom homes on teardown lots or infill rather than large production tracts. Buyers who want a brand-new production home typically compare Trophy Club and Keller across the nearby county lines, or the active master-planned new-construction communities in Argyle and Northlake (Denton County).

Rates are per $100 of assessed value and vary by taxing unit. On the school line alone, Carroll ISD set $0.9294 (2025-26), below Argyle ISD's $1.1727 and Northwest ISD's $1.0841 for 2025-26 (after voters approved the district's November 2025 operations funding election; some district materials display a higher figure, so confirm the adopted rate). But the total bill depends on every taxing unit: Tarrant County layers hospital district and community college district rates on top, and third-party estimates put a typical all-in Southlake rate near $1.80 to $1.85 per $100, while a 2025 title-industry guide lists a Roanoke combination near $1.60. Verify the exact property's bill with the Tarrant Appraisal District or the Denton Central Appraisal District; these are rates to verify, not a substitute for a current tax statement.

The StarCenter at 13850 Chadwick Parkway, Northlake, TX 76262 opened March 31, 2026 on the SH 114 corridor. From Southlake it is roughly 11 to 21 miles, typically a 15 to 30 minute drive depending on the exact address and traffic, often more at peak hours. Confirm current drive time on a map for your exact start and end points.

Many relocating families choose between Southlake's established, built-out luxury market and the newer master-planned communities farther north in Argyle and Northlake. The right fit depends on whether you prioritize a finished, mature community with Carroll ISD schools and immediate access to amenities, or a brand-new build in a growing corridor. This site's relocation guides cover both sides of that decision, and Theresa can walk you through the comparison for your exact priorities.

Community Updates
Latest Southlake Updates

Track what is changing around Southlake.

Track Southlake schools, the corridor's new construction, the StarCenter and relocation context for families weighing the two worlds. Review each article's current status and sources when evaluating a specific property.

This section is maintained manually by Theresa De La Rosa, Broker, REALTOR® | Covenant Heritage Realty, LLC | In DFW Living Group. Updates are added here as articles are published and their statuses verified; it does not update automatically.

Youth Sports Relocation Guide: North Texas

  • The StarCenter corridor for hockey, skating, basketball, volleyball and soccer families
  • Southlake compared alongside Northlake, Argyle and other nearby communities
  • Schools, travel times and community tradeoffs by address

Status Relocation guide

Status verified October 17, 2026

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Southlake Compared: Established Luxury vs the New-Construction Corridor

Southlake is a mature, largely built-out market: Carroll ISD schools by address, Southlake Town Square at its commercial and civic heart, and a finite supply of undeveloped land per the City of Southlake. In-town new construction is limited to custom teardown or infill homes, so households who want a brand-new production build typically compare the active master-planned communities in Argyle and Northlake, a short drive north in Denton County.

The two sides differ in age of inventory, school district (Carroll ISD versus Argyle ISD and Northwest ISD), county taxing structure and commute, so compare the exact properties' assignments, ownership costs and amenities.

Last reviewed October 17, 2026

Market Age of inventory Schools by address Typical context
Southlake Established, largely built out; custom teardown and infill Carroll ISD by address; confirm the exact property Luxury resale near Southlake Town Square
Argyle and Northlake Active master-planned new construction, many phases Argyle ISD and Northwest ISD by address Brand-new homes in a growing Denton County corridor

A postal address or marketing label never establishes a school assignment or municipality, so verify each property with Carroll ISD, Argyle ISD or Northwest ISD records and the relevant appraisal district before comparing.

Which school district serves Southlake?

Carroll ISD serves most of Southlake by address, earning an A rating with all 11 campuses rated A in TEA's 2024-25 accountability data. Confirm the assigned campus for the exact property, including the rare Southlake home outside Carroll ISD lines.

Where is the new construction near Southlake?

New production homes are primarily in the active master-planned communities of Argyle and Northlake in Denton County, while in-town Southlake building is mostly custom teardown or infill. Verify current inventory and builder status for the exact property.

How do Southlake taxes compare with the corridor?

Carroll ISD set $0.9294 per $100 for 2025-26, below Argyle ISD's $1.1727 and Northwest ISD's $1.0841, but Tarrant County layers hospital and community college district rates on top. Verify the exact property's bill with the Tarrant Appraisal District or the Denton Central Appraisal District.

Weighing an established Southlake resale home against a brand-new build in Argyle or Northlake? Theresa can help you compare schools, taxes, amenities and commute property by property. Get in touch to discuss your next move.

Verification

Sources and Verification.

The factual claims on this page are supported by the primary sources below. Figures and boundaries change, so verify current information with these sources before making decisions. Mailing addresses never substitute for official boundary verification.

Population and geography

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Southlake city, Texas: 2020 Census population of 31,265, and the Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate (Vintage 2025) of 31,175. Southlake sits in northwestern Tarrant County within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex (ZIP 76092).

Census QuickFacts: Southlake

Municipal boundaries and buildout

City of Southlake official resources for city limits and planning, including the Comprehensive Planning page and the Economic Development Master Plan, which projects an ultimate buildout population of about 34,188 by 2035. Mailing address, municipality and marketing area are separate; verify each property individually.

Schools

Carroll ISD serves most of Southlake by address; its 2025 TEA accountability announcement and financial transparency pages carry the current ratings and tax rate, and the Texas Tribune Schools Explorer provides district-level context. Campus assignments are address-specific and change over time.

Taxes and amenities

Tarrant Appraisal District for the property's tax record; Carroll ISD tax rate information for the 2025-26 school tax rate; and Southlake Town Square's official site for the town center's shops, restaurants and character.

Last reviewed: October 17, 2026. School assignments, taxing entities and municipal boundaries are set by the exact property address and change over time.

Southlake & the New-Construction Corridor

Explore the full new construction inventory.

This city guide highlights Southlake's established market, while the Argyle and Northlake new-construction comparison carries the full inventory of builders, lots, floor plans and incentives for households comparing a brand-new build.

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