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Lewisville, TX


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Lewisville, Texas

Introduction to Lewisville, Texas

Lewisville is located in Denton County and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. It's bordered by Lewisville Lake and Lake Grapevine. The city and the surrounding area is well known for golfing.

History

The first non-native settlements were established in the early 1840's. Basdeal Lewis bought the acreage which became Lewisville and named the city after himself. In 1885 the building which is now utilized as the Greater Lewisville Community Theatre was constructed and is the oldest structure in town. The population was approximately 500 during the year of 1900.

The economy was based on agriculture related businesses such as a grist mill, a cotton gin and a feed mill. In 1925 Lewisville was incorporated as a city. Growth primarily occurred west of the downtown area as houses were replacing farm land. The population rapidly increased after the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport was open for business in 1974.

Activities

Lewisville Lake provides opportunities for boating, fishing, camping and other activities. It's a man-made lake which was constructed primarily for flood control and as a water source for the Dallas region. The lake is known for beautiful sunsets and features extensive scenic trails. It's very popular during the summer months. Grapevine Lake includes numerous parks for recreation. The lake features nature, equestrian and bicycle riding trails.

Boating, camping and fishing for bass and other species of fish are popular activities. The Lewisville Fishing Barge provides outdoor and indoor fishing. Golf enthusiasts enjoy the numerous golf courses such as Lake Park Golf Course, Bridlewood, Cowboys Golf Club and the Tribute. The city contains a large number of public parks.

Attractions

  • Old Town Lewisville features antique shops and specialty boutiques and a variety of restaurants.
  • Texas Motor Speedway.
  • The Austin Ranch includes a grand ballroom and the Silver Lake Saloon.
  • Circle R Ranch is a large acreage which features horseback riding, mechanical bulls, country-western music and other types of entertainment.
  • Hawaiian Falls Adventure Park.
  • Interskate provides family entertainment and is also a sports center.
  • Lakeland Antiques & Crafts features a vast number of vendors.
  • The Lewisville Lizards play in the Continental Baseball League.
  • Lewisville Prehistoric Site.
  • The Milliken House is a Texas Historic Landmark.
  • Vista Ridge Mall is popular with shoppers.
  • The Feed Mill located in Old Town showcases a vast amount of old farm equipment.

Culture

  • The Actors Conservatory Theatre
  • Flower Mound Chamber Orchestra
  • Greater Lewisville Community Theatre
  • Lake Cities Ballet Theatre
  • Lewisville Lake Symphony

Transportation

The city is served by the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Public transit is offered by the Denton County Transportation Authority and it provides a connection with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit in Dallas.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyLewisville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyLewisville Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 12%Lewisville College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 14%Lewisville Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 17%Lewisville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 17%Lewisville People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Lewisville, TX

Comparing Lewisville 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 Old109
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women810
Racial Diversity87
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty79
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work37
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime33

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