Neighborhood in Flower Mound, Denton County

Living in Northwest Flower Mound, Flower Mound

A-

9th of 9areas in Flower Mound
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Flower Mound overall: A+

Northwest Flower Mound covers part of Flower Mound, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 9 areas we score in Flower Mound. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Errands and things to do scores low (19 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (10 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.7 mi
Pharmacy1.7 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant1.2 mi
Gym1.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.7 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
2,870
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$780,000
Household income
$195,700
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
99%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Flower Mound

Northwest Flower Mound is an area in Flower Mound with about 2,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2016), mostly owner-occupied (99%) and 57% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 9th of 9 areas in Flower Mound, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Flower Mound

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Northwest Flower Mound

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 30 minutes, against 26 for Flower Mound as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Flower Mound report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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

    Homes cost 4.0x income.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $195,700, 3.0% unemployed.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    95 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 D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 30 min, 30% work from home.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    73% have a bachelor’s degree.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    7.2% of adults uninsured.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    99% of homes owner-occupied.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Flower Mound compared with Flower Mound

Better than Flower Mound

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 99%16 points higher than Flower Mound (82%)
  • Median household income: $195,70021% higher than Flower Mound ($161,235)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 73%8 points higher than Flower Mound (66%)

Worse than Flower Mound

  • Average commute: 30 min17% higher than Flower Mound (26 min)
  • Home value to income: 4.0x15% higher than Flower Mound (3.5x)

Closest public schools

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

  • AArgyle South ElementaryElementary, Argyle ISD0.1 mi
  • AArgyle MiddleMiddle, Argyle ISD2.5 mi
  • AArgyle High SchoolHigh, Argyle ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Flower Mound

The median home is worth $780,000, 39% higher than the Flower Mound median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,103 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereFlower MoundTexas
Median home value39% higher than Flower Mound$780,000$560,200$283,800
Home value to income15% higher than Flower Mound4.0x3.5x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points higher than Flower Mound99%82%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Flower Mound0%2.3%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Flower Mound201619971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,103
Mortgage payment
$4,269
Property tax
$833

Based on a $780,000 home in Northwest 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 income21% higher than Flower Mound$195,700$161,235$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Flower Mound3.0%3.4%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Flower Mound4.6%4.3%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than Flower Mound73%66%34%
Average commute17% higher than Flower Mound30 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Flower Mound30%29%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Flower Mound0%0.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Flower Mound97%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
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Northwest Flower Mound

Under 1833%
18 to 349.7%
35 to 6448%
65 and over8.8%
Race and ethnicity
White67%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Black1.0%
Asian17%
Other or more than one race2.7%

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. 3ACentral Flower MoundMedian rent $2,380
  4. 4ANortheast Flower MoundMedian rent $1,940
  5. 5ASoutheast Flower MoundMedian rent $2,200
  6. 6AEast Flower MoundMedian rent $2,170
  7. 7AWest Flower MoundMedian rent $1,760
  8. 8A-Britian EstatesMedian rent $2,620

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. AHighland Shores 15-LHighland Village
  2. A-IsabelLantana
  3. A-Southeast NorthlakeNorthlake

Questions about Northwest Flower Mound

Is Northwest Flower Mound a good place to live?

Northwest Flower Mound covers part of Flower Mound, TX, home to about 2,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 9 areas we score in Flower Mound. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

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

The median home is worth $780,000, 39% higher than the Flower Mound median. A median home costs 4.0x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Flower Mound.

What schools serve Northwest Flower Mound?

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

This area groups 1 Census block group 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.