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Living in
Southlake.
The Census tops out at $3,500+ for rent and $250,000+ for household income; it doesn't publish exact figures above those.
About
Life in Southlake
This is an affluent, family-oriented suburb where you're paying a premium for stability and schools—median home values hover around $1,014,500 and rents average $3,501 monthly. The community skews toward established families; nearly 84% of households are married couples and half have children under 18, so you'll find a very traditional suburban atmosphere. Sabre Holdings has its headquarters here, which provides some local employment, but most residents commute into Dallas or Fort Worth for work—expect around 25 minutes on average, though that can stretch significantly during rush hour.
Southlake at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Foreign-Born
16.1%
Broadband Internet
99.0%
of households
Population Growth
-0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.1% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Southlake: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Southlake, the largest foreign-born group is from India (26.7%), and 5.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
31.3%
of residents
65 and Older
14.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
50.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
7.2%
of households
Married Couples
84.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.36
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 150% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Southlake
In Southlake, rent runs 150% above the TX average, and home values are 257% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
94.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,318,423 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Southlake and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Southlake is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Southlake 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
Commute25.6 min avg
How Southlake residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Southlake, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 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 Southlake runs 87% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
44.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
640
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Southlake Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Tarrant County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Tarrant County, which includes Southlake, the most common type is hail, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Hail | $10.7M |
| 2024 | 39 | Hail | $4.7M |
| 2023 | 38 | Hail | $4.5M |
| 2022 | 39 | Drought | $497,500 |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $829.4M |
| 2020 | 31 | Hail | $497,000 |
| 2019 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 19 | Hail | $181,000 |
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.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Tarrant County, county-wide
Southlake is about 1% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality56 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Tarrant County, which includes Southlake, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
56
Good Days
116
per year
Moderate Days
219
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Tarrant County, county-wide
Southlake is about 1% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Southlake 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
39.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
104
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
44
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
91
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" |
Healthcare2 hospitals
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Southlake
Southlake has 2 hospitals.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
1.8%
of residents
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Methodist Southlake Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Trophy Club
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Grapevine
Legent Orthopedic Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Grapevine
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.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Southlake
Southlake's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 74.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
74.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Southlake
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 251 students · in-state tuition $13,780 · 23% graduate · median earnings $47,308 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth
8.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,610 students · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,939 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 284 students · in-state tuition $20,640 · 30% graduate · median earnings $46,558 (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: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 93 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Southlake
Southlake has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (93 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Southlake
Southlake Public Library
1400 Main St Ste 130, Southlake
Cities Near Southlake
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Southlake?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Southlake FAQ
Is Southlake, Texas affordable?⌄
Southlake's median rent is $3,500+/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $250,000+/year. Median home value is $1,014,500.
Is Southlake, Texas safe?⌄
Southlake's violent crime rate was 44 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 640 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Southlake, Texas?⌄
Southlake has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Southlake, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Southlake is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,500+/month and median household income is $250,000+/year. The median home value is $1,014,500. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Southlake, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Southlake 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