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Southlake, Texas

Introduction to Southlake, Texas

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.

Southlake History

The city of Southlake was incorporated in the 1960s. The estimated population in 1966 was 1,200 which expanded to over 2,000 in just 4 years. The rapid growth in population was due to the migration of families from bustling neighboring cities. By the 1990s, six manufacturers had started producing concrete products, food packaging material, and engines resulting in rapid prosperity of the population.

Southlake and nearby Attractions

  • Camp Burnett
  • Walnut Grove Park
  • Kirkwood Branch
  • Saint Laurence Episcopal Church
  • Southlake Public Library
  • Absalom H. Chivers Cemetery

Things To Do In Southlake

Camp Burnett is of historical importance and great interest to tourists. Walnut Grove Park provides a host of recreational activities for visitors. Kirkwood Branch creek has a scenic walkway which attracts many tourists interested in long walks. Saint Laurence Episcopal Church and Absalom H. Chivers Cemetery are bastions of peace. Southlake Public Library has a huge collection of books and magazines for visitors.

Southlake Transportation

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport provides air transportation facilities to the residents of Southlake.

Southlake Higher Education

The University of Texas at Arlington, Texas Christian University, and University of North Texas offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySouthlake Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySouthlake People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophySouthlake Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophySouthlake College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 12%Southlake Well-Paid Single Men
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Southlake Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 18%Southlake Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Southlake, TX

Comparing Southlake 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
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men69
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Women59
Racial Diversity52
Female Share of the Population22
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
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work47
Short Commute Times23
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime77

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