What are the schools like in Southlake, TX?

Southlake is served primarily by CARROLL ISD. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Southlake?

The median household income in Southlake, TX is $250,001 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Southlake, TX?

Southlake has an average high temperature of 55.7°F in January and 95.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Southlake, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Southlake, TX affordable or expensive?

Southlake's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Southlake is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $854,900 and the median rent is $2,518 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Southlake, TX?

Southlake has a violent crime rate of 32.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1000.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Southlake, TX a Good Place to Live?

Southlake is a small city of 30,779 in Texas, with a median household income of $250,001 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Southlake stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Southlake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Southlake city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.3

Southlake's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Southlake costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Southlake, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$854,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,518	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$250,001	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Southlake's violent crime rate is 32.2 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

32.2 /100k

Property Crime

1000.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Southlake is served primarily by CARROLL ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Southlake, TX	National Avg
School District	CARROLL ISD	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	74.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Southlake sees average highs of 55.7°F in January and 95.3°F in July, with 39.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Southlake, TX
Average High — January	55.7°F
Average High — July	95.3°F
Annual Precipitation	39.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Southlake, TX	National Avg
Population	30,779	—
Median Age	42.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	17.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.4%	22.2%
65 and over	13.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Southlake

Southlake, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76092

Southlake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southlake, TX affordable or expensive?

Southlake's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Southlake roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $854,900 and median rent is $2,518/month.

What is the crime rate in Southlake, TX?

Southlake's violent crime rate is 32.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1000.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Southlake?

Public schools in Southlake are operated by CARROLL ISD. The district has 5 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 74.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Southlake, TX a good place to live?

Southlake, TX has a population of 30,779, a median household income of $250,001, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Southlake?

Southlake averages 55.7°F in January and 95.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.0 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Southlake?

Southlake, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76092.

What is the population of Southlake?

The population of Southlake, Texas is 30,779 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Southlake?

Key numbers for living in Southlake: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $854,900, median household income $250,001, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Southlake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.