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Lewisville.
About
Life in Lewisville
Lewisville is fundamentally a mid-sized, rapidly growing suburb in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex—the kind of place where you'll find solid job opportunities, reasonable housing costs compared to Dallas proper, and a genuinely diverse community that's still figuring out its identity. The economy here isn't flashy: JPMorgan Chase, the school district, and mortgage companies are major employers, but there's also stable work in food distribution, healthcare, auto sales, and various corporate headquarters scattered throughout the city. With a 3.6% unemployment rate and a median household income around $89,000, the job market is reliable if not booming, and your dollar stretches further than it would 20 minutes south in Dallas.
Lewisville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Foreign-Born
23.0%
Broadband Internet
96.4%
of households
Population Growth
+10.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lewisville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lewisville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (26.9%), and 21.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.1%
of residents
65 and Older
9.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.8%
of households
Married Couples
45.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.52
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 19% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Lewisville
In Lewisville, rent runs 19% above the TX average, and home values are 33% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,799
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
46.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $384,345 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Lewisville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Lewisville is 0.6 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 Lewisville 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
Commute24.6 min avg
How Lewisville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lewisville, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 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 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lewisville runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
218.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,357.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lewisville 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 Lewisville, 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 Lewisville, 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
Lewisville 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
36.5"
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 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lewisville
Lewisville has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
15.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Medical City Lewisville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Carrollton
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Flower Mound
Carrollton Springs
Psychiatric · 6.2 mi away · Carrollton
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.
Education12.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lewisville
Lewisville's student/teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 40.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
29
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lewisville (within 15 miles)
The University of Texas at Dallas
13.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 21,751 students · in-state tuition $14,664 · 74% graduate · median earnings $74,762 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 2,293 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 15% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth
7.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,610 students · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,939 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,403 students · in-state tuition $56,630 · 66% graduate · median earnings $64,930 (10 yrs after entry)
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online
9.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,219 students · in-state tuition $14,520 · median earnings $61,376 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Dallas
13.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,153 students · in-state tuition $18,740 · median earnings $69,188 (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, 98 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lewisville
Lewisville has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chickasaw National Recreation Area (98 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
98 mi awayWaco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lewisville
Lewisville Public Library
1197 W Main St, Lewisville
Cities Near Lewisville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lewisville FAQ
Is Lewisville, Texas affordable?⌄
Lewisville's median rent is $1,670/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $89,233/year. Median home value is $378,500.
Is Lewisville, Texas safe?⌄
Lewisville's violent crime rate was 218 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1358 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lewisville, Texas?⌄
Lewisville has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lewisville, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Lewisville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,670/month and median household income is $89,233/year. The median home value is $378,500. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lewisville, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Lewisville is 25 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