Neighborhood in Lantana, Denton County

Living in Larkspur, Lantana

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1st of 3areas in Lantana
Overall score 91 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lantana overall: A

Larkspur is a neighborhood in Lantana, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Lantana. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (8 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.7 mi
Pharmacy1.7 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant1.0 mi
Gym1.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.7 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library3.6 mi

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

Population
3,430
Median rent
$3,500+
Median home value
$456,000
Household income
$172,100
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
86%
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What it's like to live in Larkspur

Larkspur is a neighborhood in Lantana with about 3,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly owner-occupied (86%) and 45% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 3 areas in Lantana, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in Larkspur

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

Cons of living in Larkspur

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Larkspur report card

Each grade compares Larkspur 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 $3,500+, homes cost 2.6x income.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $172,100, 4.4% unemployed.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 32 min, 32% work from home.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    70% have a bachelor’s degree.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    5.8% of adults uninsured.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    86% of homes owner-occupied.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Larkspur compared with Lantana

Better than Lantana

  • Home value to income: 2.6x10% lower than Lantana (2.9x)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%4 points higher than Lantana (96%)

Worse than Lantana

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 86%8 points lower than Lantana (94%)
  • Median household income: $172,10014% lower than Lantana ($199,489)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 70%5 points lower than Lantana (75%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BEp Rayzor ElementaryElementary, Denton ISD1 mi
  • AHarpool MiddleMiddle, Denton ISD1.4 mi
  • AGuyer High SchoolHigh, Denton ISD2.8 mi

Cost of living in Larkspur

Median rent in Larkspur is $3,500+ a month, about the same as the Lantana median. A household would need about $140,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $456,000, 22% lower than the Lantana median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,329 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLantanaTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Lantana$3,500+$3,458$1,403
Median home value22% lower than Lantana$456,000$587,500$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than Lantana2.6x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points higher than Lantana37%32%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points lower than Lantana86%94%63%
Vacant homes0%0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lantana200520081992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,329
Mortgage payment
$2,496
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$3,500+

Based on a $456,000 home in Larkspur, 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

MeasureHereLantanaTexas
Median household income14% lower than Lantana$172,100$199,489$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Lantana4.4%2.9%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Lantana0.4%0.6%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Lantana70%75%34%
Average commute4% higher than Lantana32 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Lantana32%27%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit0%0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Lantana100%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Larkspur

Under 1829%
18 to 3413%
35 to 6446%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White81%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black1.2%
Asian0.5%
Other or more than one race3.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in Lantana

  1. 2A-IsabelMedian rent $3,500+
  2. 3A-CamdenMedian rent $3,130

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ABehrens RanchRound Rock
  2. AHollymeadThe Woodlands
  3. A+Southwest Cedar ParkCedar Park

Questions about Larkspur

Is Larkspur a good place to live?

Larkspur is a neighborhood in Lantana, TX, home to about 3,400 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Lantana. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Larkspur?

Median rent in Larkspur is $3,500+ a month, about the same as the Lantana median. The median home is worth $456,000, 22% lower than the Lantana median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Lantana.

What schools serve Larkspur?

The closest rated public schools are Ep Rayzor Elementary (elementary, rated B), Harpool Middle (middle, rated A) and Guyer 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 Larkspur 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.