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

Living in Lakeside, TX

B-

293rd of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 60 of 100
87th of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

Lakeside earns a grade of B- on our index, 293rd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on safety and jobs and income, and trails on getting around and schools.

  • Low crime
  • Pricey
  • Cost of living scores low (16 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (16 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Lakeside isHoustonSan AntonioAustinLakeside
Where Lakeside is in Texas.
Population
1,588-3.8% since 2020
Median rent
$1,70822% higher than Texas
Median home value
$346,40022% higher than Texas
Household income
$112,321Median
Average commute
34 minOne way
Violent crime
0Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Lakeside

Lakeside sits about 42 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 1,588 people lived here in 2025, down 3.8% from 2020. It is spread out.

The median age is 46.0, 29% of households have children, 92% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $112,321 a year (43% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Lakeside

  • Low violent crime. 0 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 100% lower than the Texas rate.
  • High incomes. The median household earns $112,321, 43% higher than the Texas median.

Cons of living in Lakeside

  • Higher rent. Median rent is $1,708, 22% higher than the Texas median.
  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 34 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high here.

Who Lakeside suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: violent crime is 100% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 58% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 43% higher than the Texas median, with 1 restaurant and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 39% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 9.8% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 100% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 74% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 95% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,708 is 22% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 47% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,708 is 22% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 15% for people on a budget.

Lakeside report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Lakeside 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 D-

    Median rent $1,708, homes cost 3.1x income.

    16 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $112,321, 2.0% unemployed.

    84 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade D-

    Not enough data.

    16 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade A

    0 violent crimes per 100k, 0 property crimes per 100k.

    95 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    1 grocery store, 1 restaurant, 1 park mapped in town.

    23 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 34 min, 19% work from home.

    9 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade B

    30% have a bachelor’s degree.

    71 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade B-

    9.8% of adults uninsured.

    59 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    92% of homes owner-occupied.

    76 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade B+

    95% of homes have broadband.

    75 of 100 vs US towns

Where Lakeside stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 92%29 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Median household income: $112,32143% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 9.8%10 points lower than Texas (20%)

Worse than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 71%19 points higher than Texas (52%)
  • Average commute: 34 min28% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Median rent: $1,70822% higher than Texas ($1,403)

Cost of living in Lakeside

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Lakeside is $1,708 a month, 22% higher than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $68,000 a year. Right now 71% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,481 for a one-bedroom, $1,745 for a two-bedroom and $2,284 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 $346,400, 22% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,896 before tax, or $2,301 with property tax. That is $593 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 Lakeside pays $4,857 a year, 15% 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 LakesideStudio$1,4611 bedroom$1,4812 bedrooms$1,7453 bedrooms$2,2844 bedrooms$2,866
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent22% higher than Texas$1,708$1,403$1,413
Median home value22% higher than Texas$346,400$283,800$332,700
Home value to income15% lower than Texas3.1x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent19 points higher than Texas71%52%51%
Median property tax per year15% higher than Texas$4,857$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them29 points higher than Texas92%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas197019921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,301
Mortgage payment
$1,896
Property tax
$405
Median rent, for comparison
$1,708

Based on a $346,400 home in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside safe?

In 2025, Lakeside Police Department reported 0 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. That works out to 0 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 100% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 0 property crimes per 100,000, 100% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 100% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

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 Lakeside by yearTexas020212022202320242025

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

Violent crime
0
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
0
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Lakeside by yearTexas020212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

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

Daily life in Lakeside

Everyday places mapped inside Lakeside, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Lakeside Courts.

The average one-way commute is 34 minutes, 28% longer than the Texas average. 19% 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 42 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Lakeside work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $112,321, income per person is $52,309, unemployment is 2.0% and 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

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

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income43% higher than Texas$112,321$78,476$80,734
Income per person28% higher than Texas$52,309$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Texas2.0%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Texas8.5%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Texas30%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher10 points higher than Texas96%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance10 points lower than Texas9.8%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Texas95%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute28% higher than Texas34 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Texas19%14%15%
Workers who work from home19%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0.7%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Lakeside

Under 1822%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6438%
65 and over21%

Median age 46.0 years. 29% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White74%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black4.8%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race8.1%

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

Weather in Lakeside

Lakeside has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 97°F and January lows about 34°F. There are about 109 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 37 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Lakeside30°50°70°90°56J61F69M76A83M91J97J97A89S79O67N58DRain

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

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is high, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

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 Lakeside

Nearby, Lake Worth gets a D-, White Settlement gets a D- and Sansom Park gets an F. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. D-Lake WorthTown, 4,829 people3 mi
  2. D-White SettlementSmall city, 18,150 people5 mi
  3. FSansom ParkTown, 5,392 people5 mi
  4. C+Westworth VillageTown, 2,643 people6 mi
  5. CRiver OaksTown, 7,584 people6 mi
  6. FPelican BayTown, 2,399 people7 mi

Lakeside 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. 84B-Saginaw24,970 people35 mito downtown
  5. 85B-Aubrey7,396 people33 mito downtown
  6. 86B-Forney31,532 people19 mito downtown
  7. 87B-Lakeside1,401 people42 mito downtown
  8. 88B-Pilot Point5,332 people36 mito downtown
  9. 89B-Godley2,809 people50 mito downtown
  10. 90B-Hudson Oaks2,586 people54 mito downtown

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Living in Lakeside: common questions

Is Lakeside, TX a good place to live?

Lakeside earns a grade of B- on our index, 293rd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on safety and jobs and income, and trails on getting around and schools.

How much does it cost to live in Lakeside?

Median rent in Lakeside is $1,708 a month, 22% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $346,400, 22% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.1x 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 $2,301, including property tax.

Is Lakeside safe?

In 2025, Lakeside Police Department reported 0 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 100% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 0 per 100,000, 100% lower than the Texas rate.

Does Lakeside flood?

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

What is the weather like in Lakeside?

Summers in Lakeside peak at about 97°F in July, and January nights fall to about 34°F. Expect around 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 37 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Lakeside?

The average one-way commute is 34 min, 28% higher than the Texas average. About 19% of workers work from home. It is about 42 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.