Neighborhood in Highland Village, Denton County

Living in Barnett, Highland Village

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6th of 7areas in Highland Village
Overall score 89 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Highland Village overall: A

Barnett is a neighborhood in Highland Village, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 7 areas we score in Highland Village. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (19 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
1,940
Median rent
$2,320
Median home value
$465,000
Household income
$155,600
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
70%
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What it's like to live in Barnett

Barnett is a neighborhood in Highland Village with about 1,900 residents, homes built around 1998, mostly owner-occupied (70%) and 29% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 6th of 7 areas in Highland Village, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in Barnett

  • 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 Barnett

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

Barnett report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $2,320, homes cost 3.0x income.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $155,600, 4.5% unemployed.

    84 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, 43 violent crimes per 100k, 704 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 26 min, 35% work from home.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    57% have a bachelor’s degree.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.0% of adults uninsured.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    70% of homes owner-occupied.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

Barnett compared with Highland Village

Better than Highland Village

  • Home value to income: 3.0x13% lower than Highland Village (3.4x)
  • Median rent: $2,3204% lower than Highland Village ($2,429)

Worse than Highland Village

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 70%22 points lower than Highland Village (92%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 76%20 points higher than Highland Village (57%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 94%4 points lower than Highland Village (98%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AHeritage ElementaryElementary, Lewisville ISD0.1 mi
  • ABriarhill MiddleMiddle, Lewisville ISD0.5 mi
  • AMarcus High SchoolHigh, Lewisville ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Barnett

Median rent in Barnett is $2,320 a month, 4% lower than the Highland Village median. A household would need about $93,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $465,000, 15% lower than the Highland Village median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,331 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHighland VillageTexas
Median rent4% lower than Highland Village$2,320$2,429$1,403
Median home value15% lower than Highland Village$465,000$550,000$283,800
Home value to income13% lower than Highland Village3.0x3.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent20 points higher than Highland Village76%57%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points lower than Highland Village70%92%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Highland Village2.6%2.3%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Highland Village199819931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,331
Mortgage payment
$2,545
Property tax
$786
Median rent, for comparison
$2,320

Based on a $465,000 home in Barnett, 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

MeasureHereHighland VillageTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Highland Village$155,600$159,828$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Highland Village4.5%4.0%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Highland Village1.9%1.8%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points lower than Highland Village57%59%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Highland Village26 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Highland Village35%30%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Highland Village0%0.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Highland Village94%98%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Barnett

Under 1825%
18 to 346.3%
35 to 6447%
65 and over22%
Race and ethnicity
White82%
Hispanic or Latino9.8%
Black0.5%
Asian2.4%
Other or more than one race4.9%

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

Other neighborhoods in Highland Village

  1. 1A+Baird AdditionMedian rent $2,970
  2. 2A+The Overlook Highland Shores
  3. 3AHighland Shores 15-L
  4. 4AClearwater CMedian rent $1,980
  5. 5ALakewood EstatesMedian rent $1,850
  6. 7A-Highland Shores 6-PMedian rent $3,050

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ABriarhillsHouston
  2. APin Oak VillageKaty
  3. ANorth MansfieldMansfield

Questions about Barnett

Is Barnett a good place to live?

Barnett is a neighborhood in Highland Village, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 7 areas we score in Highland Village. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Barnett?

Median rent in Barnett is $2,320 a month, 4% lower than the Highland Village median. The median home is worth $465,000, 15% lower than the Highland Village median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.4x across Highland Village.

What schools serve Barnett?

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

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Barnett name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.