Moving to Southlake, TX — Near Dallas
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Suburb near Dallas-Fort Worth
Moving to Southlake, TX is a buyer's move more than a renter's: 94.6% of its occupied homes are owner-occupied (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024), and the city has held almost flat at 31,175 residents (July 1, 2025 estimate). The school district is Carroll ISD, a small one: it enrolled 7,866 students across 11 schools in 2025-26 (txschools.gov).
The town center is Southlake Town Square. Its first phase opened in 1999 with Town Hall as the centerpiece, and it now mixes shops, restaurants, a movie theater and year-round community events on walkable blocks. The city sits on the SH-114 corridor in the northwest corner of the metroplex, close to DFW Airport, and the Cross Timbers Trail and Bob Jones Park anchor its parks and trails.
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Official Texas Education Agency A–F accountability rating (2025–26). See every Dallas district compared →
Southlake Schools & Cost Snapshot
The buy-in, in one line
Southlake’s Carroll ISD scores 93/100 (an A) in the official 2025-26 TEA ratings, at a ~$0.93 school-tax rate per $100. The catch is the home price: an A-rated district and a low rate, but a high price of entry.
| School district | Carroll ISD |
|---|---|
| Official TEA rating (2025-26) | A (93/100) |
| Niche composite grade | A |
| School-district tax rate (per $100) | $0.9294 |
| Median home price | $1,014,500 |
| Median rent | $2,200/mo |
Sources: official TEA 2025–26 A–F accountability ratings (txschools.gov, released Aug 14 2026); Niche composite grade; school-district tax rate per $100 (county appraisal district); median home value (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024) and rent (our suburb and neighborhood profiles). Compare all Dallas districts →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Southlake known for its schools?
Carroll ISD, which serves most of Southlake, earned an A (93 out of 100) in TEA's 2025-26 accountability ratings, with exceptional test scores, graduation rates, and college placement. Carroll Senior High School has earned national recognition and the district maintains small class sizes and extensive extracurricular programs.
What is Southlake Town Square?
Southlake Town Square is a premier open-air shopping and dining destination that serves as the city's central gathering place. It features upscale retailers, restaurants, a movie theater, and a central green space that hosts community events, concerts, and seasonal celebrations.
What is the typical home price in Southlake?
Southlake is one of the most expensive suburbs in the DFW metroplex, with a median owner-occupied home value of $1,014,500 (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024), reflecting the area's top-rated schools, low crime, and premium amenities. Rental options are limited and typically start above $2,200 per month.
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