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Flower Mound.
About
Life in Flower Mound
If you're considering Flower Mound, know upfront that you're looking at a solidly affluent suburb with a median household income over $157,000 and home values around $560,000—this is an established, well-maintained community where most people own their homes and stay put. The median age of 40 and high percentage of married couples with children shape the neighborhood culture, though you should be aware that historically the community has been quite transient, with many management-level relocations for work. The Lewisville Independent School District anchors the area and is the largest employer, and the college-educated population here runs at 64%, which speaks to the demographic.
Flower Mound at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Foreign-Born
17.3%
Broadband Internet
97.3%
of households
Population Growth
+4.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Flower Mound: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Flower Mound, the largest foreign-born group is from India (26.9%), and 8.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.7%
of residents
65 and Older
12.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.1%
of households
Married Couples
71.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.78
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 59% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Flower Mound
In Flower Mound, rent runs 59% above the TX average, and home values are 97% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,300
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $599,753 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Flower Mound and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Flower Mound is 0.8 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Flower Mound Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute26 min avg
How Flower Mound residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Flower Mound, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 87% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Flower Mound runs 87% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
42
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
571.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Flower Mound Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 36 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Denton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Denton County, which includes Flower Mound, the most common type is hail, with 36 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
| 2024 | 37 | Hail | $23.3M |
| 2023 | 38 | Hail | $46.3M |
| 2022 | 29 | Drought | $543,000 |
| 2021 | 19 | Hail | $168.2M |
| 2020 | 25 | Heat | $1.3M |
| 2019 | 32 | Hail | $889,500 |
| 2018 | 17 | Drought | $492,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Denton County, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Denton County, which includes Flower Mound, is typically good — 211 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
211
per year
Moderate Days
135
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Denton County, county-wide
Climate94°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Flower Mound has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
104
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
44
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
72
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 2.62" |
| Feb | 60°F | 38°F | 2.73" |
| Mar | 68°F | 45°F | 3.59" |
| Apr | 75°F | 54°F | 3.53" |
| May | 83°F | 63°F | 4.73" |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 3.75" |
| Jul | 95°F | 74°F | 2.25" |
| Aug | 96°F | 74°F | 2.09" |
| Sep | 89°F | 67°F | 3.45" |
| Oct | 78°F | 55°F | 4.46" |
| Nov | 66°F | 45°F | 2.78" |
| Dec | 58°F | 36°F | 2.91" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Flower Mound
Flower Mound has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Trophy Club
Methodist Southlake Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Southlake
Medical City Lewisville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Lewisville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Flower Mound
Flower Mound's student/teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 65.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
22
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
65.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Flower Mound (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 34,341 students · in-state tuition $11,309 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,434 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 8,767 students · in-state tuition $9,000 · 58% graduate · median earnings $59,216 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth
8.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,610 students · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,939 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 251 students · in-state tuition $13,780 · 23% graduate · median earnings $47,308 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 199 students · 66% graduate · median earnings $41,473 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 99 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Flower Mound
Flower Mound has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chickasaw National Recreation Area (99 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
99 mi awayWaco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Flower Mound
Flower Mound Public Library
3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound
Cities Near Flower Mound
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Flower Mound?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Flower Mound FAQ
Is Flower Mound, Texas affordable?⌄
Flower Mound's median rent is $2,231/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $161,235/year. Median home value is $560,200.
Is Flower Mound, Texas safe?⌄
Flower Mound's violent crime rate was 42 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 571 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Flower Mound, Texas?⌄
Flower Mound has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Flower Mound, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Flower Mound is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,231/month and median household income is $161,235/year. The median home value is $560,200. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Flower Mound, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Flower Mound is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from