Neighborhood in Flower Mound, Denton County

Living in Central Flower Mound, Flower Mound

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3rd of 9areas in Flower Mound
Overall score 94 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Flower Mound overall: A+

Central Flower Mound covers part of Flower Mound, TX, home to about 15,300 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 9 areas we score in Flower Mound. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.2 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.7 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library1.9 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
15,270
Median rent
$2,380
Median home value
$819,000
Household income
$227,100
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
97%
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What it's like to live in Central Flower Mound

Central Flower Mound is an area in Flower Mound with about 15,300 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (97%) and 44% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Flower Mound is A. That puts it 3rd of 9 areas we grade in Flower Mound, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in Central Flower Mound

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $227,100, 41% higher than the Flower Mound median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Flower Mound

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Central Flower Mound report card

Each grade compares Central Flower Mound with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $2,380, homes cost 3.6x income.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $227,100, 3.0% unemployed.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 42 violent crimes per 100k, 571 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 28 min, 38% work from home.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    72% have a bachelor’s degree.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    5.9% of adults uninsured.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    97% of homes owner-occupied.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Flower Mound compared with Flower Mound

Better than Flower Mound

  • Median household income: $227,10041% higher than Flower Mound ($161,235)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 97%14 points higher than Flower Mound (82%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 37%8 points lower than Flower Mound (46%)

Worse than Flower Mound

  • Average commute: 28 min10% higher than Flower Mound (26 min)
  • Median rent: $2,3807% higher than Flower Mound ($2,231)
  • Home value to income: 3.6x4% higher than Flower Mound (3.5x)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AWellington ElementaryElementary, Lewisville ISD0.3 mi
  • AMcKamy MiddleMiddle, Lewisville ISD1.3 mi
  • AFlower Mound High SchoolHigh, Lewisville ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Central Flower Mound

Median rent in Central Flower Mound is $2,380 a month, 7% higher than the Flower Mound median. A household would need about $95,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $819,000, 46% higher than the Flower Mound median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,289 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFlower MoundTexas
Median rent7% higher than Flower Mound$2,380$2,231$1,403
Median home value46% higher than Flower Mound$819,000$560,200$283,800
Home value to income4% higher than Flower Mound3.6x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points lower than Flower Mound37%46%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than Flower Mound97%82%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Flower Mound1.7%2.3%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Flower Mound199919971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,289
Mortgage payment
$4,483
Property tax
$806
Median rent, for comparison
$2,380

Based on a $819,000 home in Central Flower Mound, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereFlower MoundTexas
Median household income41% higher than Flower Mound$227,100$161,235$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Flower Mound3.0%3.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Flower Mound1.6%4.3%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points higher than Flower Mound72%66%34%
Average commute10% higher than Flower Mound28 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Flower Mound38%29%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Flower Mound0.6%0.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Flower Mound99%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Central Flower Mound

Under 1826%
18 to 3412%
35 to 6449%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White70%
Hispanic or Latino7.2%
Black3.4%
Asian13%
Other or more than one race6.0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Flower Mound

  1. 1A+Highland Meadows
  2. 2ABriarhill IMedian rent $2,870
  3. 4ANortheast Flower MoundMedian rent $1,940
  4. 5ASoutheast Flower MoundMedian rent $2,200
  5. 6AEast Flower MoundMedian rent $2,170
  6. 7AWest Flower MoundMedian rent $1,760
  7. 8A-Britian EstatesMedian rent $2,620
  8. 9A-Northwest Flower Mound

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. AWest LakewayLakeway
  2. AWest RanchFriendswood
  3. ACentral SouthlakeSouthlake

Questions about Central Flower Mound

Is Central Flower Mound a good place to live?

Central Flower Mound covers part of Flower Mound, TX, home to about 15,300 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 9 areas we score in Flower Mound. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Central Flower Mound?

Renters in Central Flower Mound pay a median of $2,380 a month, 7% higher than the Flower Mound median. The median home is worth $819,000, 46% higher than the Flower Mound median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Flower Mound.

What schools serve Central Flower Mound?

The closest rated public schools are Wellington Elementary (elementary, rated A), McKamy Middle (middle, rated A) and Flower Mound High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 7 Census block groups in this part of Flower Mound that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.