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Flower Mound, TX


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Flower Mound, Texas

Introduction to Flower Mound, Texas

Flower Mound, Texas, in Denton county, is 19 miles N of Arlington, Texas. The town is considered part of the Dallas metropolitan area. Flower Mound has a population of 50,702.

Flower Mound History

Flower Mound was originally occupied by Native Americans. The area was settled in by the Europeans in the 1840s. It was incorporated as a town in 1961. The community was named after a nearby mound where numerous flowers grew after the heavy rains. Development of the town began after the opening of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The town of Flower Mound adopted the ‘Strategically Managed and Responsible Town Growth’ management plan in 1999.

Flower Mound and nearby Attractions

  • Coppell Aquatic and Recreation Center
  • National Scouting Museum
  • National Museum of Communications
  • Six Flags Over Texas
  • Fort Worth Botanic Garden
  • Dallas World Aquarium

Things To Do In Flower Mound

Flower Mound offers several parks and scenic trails including Hidden Valley Park, Glenwick Park, Dixon Park, Westchester Park, Gaston Park, Post Oak Park, Shadow Ridge, and Tealwood Oaks. The town also has several houses of worship such as the Restoration Fellowship Church, Faith Lutheran Church, Flower Mound Church, and New Providence Church. In addition, you can enjoy the Grapevine Vintage Railroad Ride during your leisure hours.

Flower Mound Transportation

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is the nearest airport.

Flower Mound Higher Education

Texas Woman's University, Brookhaven College, and University of North Texas, offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

Flower Mound strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyFlower Mound People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyFlower Mound Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyFlower Mound Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Flower Mound Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Flower Mound College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Flower Mound Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 11%Flower Mound Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 12%Flower Mound Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Flower Mound, TX

Comparing Flower Mound to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men69
Well-Paid Single Women69
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity34
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use28
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime109

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