Flower Mound vs Southlake: which is better to live in?
Flower Mound gets A+ overall and Southlake gets A+. They finish close to even on our index, though keep in mind each is graded against Texas places of its own size.
Flower Mound wins on cost of living, safety, errands and things to do and home ownership. Southlake wins on getting around.
Flower Mound is the better pick for young professionals and people on a budget.
Side by side
| Flower Mound | Southlake | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall grade | A+ | A+ |
| Population | 79,540 | 31,175 |
| Growth since 2020 | +4.7% | -0.3% |
| Median rent | $2,231 | $3,500+ |
| Median home value | $560,200 | $1,014,500 |
| Monthly cost to buy | $3,758 | $6,386 |
| Median household income | $161,235 | $250,000+ |
| Property tax per year | $8,300 | $10,000+ |
| Violent crime per 100k | 42 | 44 |
| Property crime per 100k | 571 | 640 |
| Schools rated A or B | 96% | 100% |
| Average commute | 26 min | 26 min |
| Work from home | 29% | 29% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 66% | 75% |
| Median age | 43.5 years | 43.1 years |
| Days 90°F or hotter | 104 | 104 |
| River flooding risk (FEMA) | Moderate | High |
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better.
Grades by category
| Flower Mound | Southlake | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | B- (61) | C- (40) |
| Jobs and income | A+ (99) | A+ (99) |
| Schools | A+ (97) | A+ (99) |
| Safety | A+ (98) | A (92) |
| Errands and things to do | B- (63) | C- (33) |
| Getting around | D- (11) | D- (15) |
| Education levels | A+ (96) | A+ (98) |
| Health | A (91) | A (92) |
| Home ownership | A+ (99) | A (90) |
| Internet access | A+ (96) | A+ (99) |
Cost of living
Flower Mound is the cheaper of the two.
Rent is lower in Flower Mound: a median of $2,231 a month, 36% lower than Southlake's $3,500+.
The median home is worth $560,200 in Flower Mound and $1,014,500 in Southlake. With 20% down at today's rates, that is about $3,758 a month against $6,386, property tax included.
Compared with what locals earn, homes cost 3.5 times income in Flower Mound and 4.1 times in Southlake.
Commute and location
Commutes average 26 minutes in Flower Mound and 26 in Southlake.
The two are about 5 miles apart, so many people weigh them for the same job.
Safety and schools
Flower Mound has less violent crime. Flower Mound reported 42 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, and Southlake reported 44 in 2025. The Texas rate is 387.
For schools, 96% of Flower Mound's 22 rated campuses earn an A or B, against 100% of Southlake's 12.
Common questions
Is Flower Mound or Southlake better to live in?
They grade about the same overall (A+ vs A+). The better choice depends on what you need, so compare the categories above.
Is Flower Mound cheaper than Southlake?
Yes. Flower Mound has lower typical rent and home prices.
Which is safer, Flower Mound or Southlake?
Flower Mound, based on violent crime per 100,000 people reported to the FBI.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Texas Education Agency 2025, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA. Updated 2026-10-04.