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Flower Mound, TX


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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.

The People and Families of Flower Mound

In Flower Mound, about 79% of adults are married. Flower Mound is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town. One thing visitors notice about Flower Mound is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Flower Mound had a median family income of $98,055. Flower Mound is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Flower Mound finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Flower Mound is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Flower Mound ($75,325). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Flower Mound are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Flower Mound Housing

About 93% of housing units in Flower Mound are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. People in Flower Mound pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Flower Mound, 91% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the town. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

Of Note

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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