Town in Denton County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro

Living in Hickory Creek, TX

B+

172nd of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 77 of 100
58th of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

We give Hickory Creek a B+. It ranks 172nd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on jobs and income and internet access, and trails on getting around and schools. It is a strong pick for remote workers.

  • Good for remote workers
  • Fast-growing
  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (11 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high
Map of Texas showing where Hickory Creek isHoustonSan AntonioAustinHickory Creek
Where Hickory Creek is in Texas.
Population
6,875+45.6% since 2020
Median rent
$2,19256% higher than Texas
Median home value
$507,20079% higher than Texas
Household income
$148,852Median
Average commute
27 minOne way
Violent crime
106Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Hickory Creek

Hickory Creek sits about 27 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 6,875 people lived here in 2025, up 45.6% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is spread out, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2008).

Places locals use include West Lake Park, Oakland Park and Sycamore Bend Park.

The median age is 39.5, 26% of households have children, 80% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $148,852 a year (90% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Hickory Creek

  • Low violent crime. 106 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 73% lower than the Texas rate.
  • High incomes. The median household earns $148,852, 90% higher than the Texas median.
  • Growing fast. The population grew 46% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.

Cons of living in Hickory Creek

  • Higher rent. Median rent is $2,192, 56% higher than the Texas median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high here.

Who Hickory Creek suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: violent crime is 73% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 57% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 90% higher than the Texas median, with 25 restaurants and 1 cafe in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 68% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA strong fit: 10% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 73% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 80% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA strong fit: 97% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $2,192 is 56% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 84% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $2,192 is 56% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 50% for people on a budget.

Hickory Creek report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Hickory Creek with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $2,192, homes cost 3.4x income.

    44 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $148,852, 1.2% unemployed.

    98 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade D

    1 rated campuses, 0% rated A or B.

    24 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade B

    106 violent crimes per 100k, 462 property crimes per 100k.

    64 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    1 grocery store, 25 restaurants, 13 parks mapped in town.

    34 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 27 min, 17% work from home.

    11 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade B+

    48% have a bachelor’s degree.

    75 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade B-

    10% of adults uninsured.

    61 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    80% of homes owner-occupied.

    78 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade A-

    97% of homes have broadband.

    88 of 100 vs US towns

Where Hickory Creek stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 16%36 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Median household income: $148,85290% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 80%17 points higher than Texas (63%)

Worse than Texas

  • Median rent: $2,19256% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%3 points lower than Texas (2.6%)

Cost of living in Hickory Creek

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Hickory Creek is $2,192 a month, 56% higher than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $88,000 a year. Right now 16% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,536 for a one-bedroom, $1,807 for a two-bedroom and $2,275 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $507,200, 79% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $2,776 before tax, or $3,444 with property tax. That is $1,252 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Hickory Creek pays $8,012 a year, 89% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in Hickory CreekStudio$1,4911 bedroom$1,5362 bedrooms$1,8073 bedrooms$2,2754 bedrooms$2,892
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent56% higher than Texas$2,192$1,403$1,413
Median home value79% higher than Texas$507,200$283,800$332,700
Home value to income6% lower than Texas3.4x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent36 points lower than Texas16%52%51%
Median property tax per year89% higher than Texas$8,012$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Texas80%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas200819921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,444
Mortgage payment
$2,776
Property tax
$668
Median rent, for comparison
$2,192

Based on a $507,200 home in Hickory Creek, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Hickory Creek safe?

In 2025, Hickory Creek Police Department reported 8 violent crimes and 35 property crimes. That works out to 106 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 73% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 462 property crimes per 100,000, 78% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime has been fairly steady since 2021.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Hickory Creek by yearTexas10620212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
106
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
462
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Hickory Creek by yearTexas46220212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Hickory Creek Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Hickory Creek

Hickory Creek has 1 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 0% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Texas College Preparatory Academies.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
24
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
75
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • CFounders Classical Academy CorinthElementary, Texas College Preparatory Academies75 of 100

Daily life in Hickory Creek

Everyday places mapped inside Hickory Creek, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include West Lake Park, Oakland Park, Sycamore Bend Park.

The average one-way commute is 27 minutes, about the same as the Texas average. 17% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Dallas is about 27 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Hickory Creek work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $148,852, income per person is $60,581, unemployment is 1.2% and 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
25
Cafes
1
Bars
0
Parks
13
Gyms
2
Hospitals and urgent care
2
Childcare
4
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income90% higher than Texas$148,852$78,476$80,734
Income per person49% higher than Texas$60,581$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Texas1.2%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line11 points lower than Texas2.6%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points higher than Texas48%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher7 points higher than Texas93%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance9 points lower than Texas10%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Texas97%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commuteAbout the same as Texas27 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Texas17%14%15%
Workers who work from home17%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Hickory Creek

Under 1815%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6444%
65 and over11%

Median age 39.5 years. 26% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White70%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black5.3%
Asian5.9%
Other or more than one race6.2%

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Weather in Hickory Creek

Hickory Creek has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 96°F and January lows about 34°F. There are about 95 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 38 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Hickory Creek30°50°70°90°56J60F68M76A83M91J96J96A88S78O66N57DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Denton 2 Se, 7 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

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

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Hickory Creek

Nearby, Highland Village gets an A, Lake Dallas gets a C+ and Corinth gets an A. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. AHighland VillageSmall city, 16,101 people1 mi
  2. C+Lake DallasTown, 7,822 people2 mi
  3. ACorinthSmall city, 23,385 people2 mi
  4. ACopper CanyonTown, 2,514 people3 mi
  5. BShady ShoresTown, 2,922 people3 mi
  6. ALantanaSmall city, 12,766 people4 mi

Hickory Creek in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
  2. 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
  3. 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
  4. 55B+The Colony45,454 people22 mito downtown
  5. 56B+Sanger9,641 people46 mito downtown
  6. 57B+Savannah6,469 people31 mito downtown
  7. 58B+Hickory Creek5,611 people27 mito downtown
  8. 59B+Midlothian39,356 people26 mito downtown
  9. 60B+Benbrook24,557 people41 mito downtown
  10. 61B+Lowry Crossing1,433 people29 mito downtown

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Living in Hickory Creek: common questions

Is Hickory Creek, TX a good place to live?

We give Hickory Creek a B+. It ranks 172nd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on jobs and income and internet access, and trails on getting around and schools. It is a strong pick for remote workers.

How much does it cost to live in Hickory Creek?

Median rent in Hickory Creek is $2,192 a month, 56% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $507,200, 79% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $3,444, including property tax.

Is Hickory Creek safe?

In 2025, Hickory Creek Police Department reported 106 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 73% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 462 per 100,000, 78% lower than the Texas rate.

Are the schools good in Hickory Creek?

We found 1 rated public school campuses inside Hickory Creek. 0% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 24 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Hickory Creek flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Hickory Creek as moderate, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes, heat waves, hail and wildfires. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Hickory Creek?

Summers in Hickory Creek peak at about 96°F in July, and January nights fall to about 34°F. Expect around 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 38 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Hickory Creek?

The average one-way commute is 27 min, about the same as the Texas average. About 17% of workers work from home. It is about 27 miles from downtown Dallas.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.