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Southlake, Texas, in Tarrant county, is 5 miles SW of Flower Mound, Texas (center to center) and 14 miles N of Arlington, Texas. The city is conveniently located inside the Fort Worth - Arlington metropolitan area. There are an estimated 21,519 people in Southlake.
In Southlake, about 83% of adults are married. Many folks in Southlake are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Southlake than in most places.
In 2000, Southlake had a median family income of $136,023. Southlake has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Southlake living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Southlake.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($163,205) in Southlake. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Southlake.
Approximately 97% of housing in Southlake is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Southlake, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Southlake, 91% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city.
Southlake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Southlake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Male Share of the Population |  | |
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| Racial Diversity | |  |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
| Short Commute Times | |  |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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