Neighborhood in Northlake, Denton County

Living in Central Northlake, Northlake

B+

3rd of 4areas in Northlake
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Northlake overall: A-

Central Northlake covers part of Northlake, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Northlake. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (4 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.3 mi
Pharmacy2.2 mi
Park1.5 mi
Cafe2.1 mi
Restaurant1.3 mi
Gym2.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.4 mi
Childcare2.1 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
5,090
Median rent
$1,650
Median home value
$421,000
Household income
$113,600
Average commute
36 min
Homes owned
78%
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What it's like to live in Central Northlake

Central Northlake is an area in Northlake with about 5,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2017), mostly owner-occupied (78%) and 43% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 4 areas in Northlake, which grades A- overall.

Pros of living in Central Northlake

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

Cons of living in Central Northlake

  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 36 minutes, against 31 for Northlake as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Central Northlake report card

Each grade compares Central Northlake 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 $1,650, homes cost 3.7x income.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $113,600, 4.8% unemployed.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 157 violent crimes per 100k, 1,092 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade F

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 36 min, 18% work from home.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    46% have a bachelor’s degree.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    9.2% of adults uninsured.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    78% of homes owner-occupied.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Northlake compared with Northlake

Better than Northlake

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 78%16 points higher than Northlake (62%)
  • Home value to income: 3.7x19% lower than Northlake (4.6x)
  • People below the poverty line: 1.1%5 points lower than Northlake (6.3%)

Worse than Northlake

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 46%7 points lower than Northlake (53%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 92%6 points lower than Northlake (98%)
  • Average commute: 36 min14% higher than Northlake (31 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • AJohnie R Daniel ElementaryElementary, Northwest ISD1.8 mi
  • BGene Pike MiddleMiddle, Northwest ISD4.8 mi
  • AArgyle High SchoolHigh, Argyle ISD3 mi

Cost of living in Central Northlake

Median rent in Central Northlake is $1,650 a month, 5% lower than the Northlake median. A household would need about $66,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $421,000, 26% lower than the Northlake median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,084 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereNorthlakeTexas
Median rent5% lower than Northlake$1,650$1,746$1,403
Median home value26% lower than Northlake$421,000$565,600$283,800
Home value to income19% lower than Northlake3.7x4.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Northlake30%31%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them16 points higher than Northlake78%62%63%
Vacant homes0%0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Northlake201720151992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,084
Mortgage payment
$2,304
Property tax
$780
Median rent, for comparison
$1,650

Based on a $421,000 home in Central Northlake, 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

MeasureHereNorthlakeTexas
Median household income8% lower than Northlake$113,600$123,469$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Northlake4.8%4.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Northlake1.1%6.3%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than Northlake46%53%34%
Average commute14% higher than Northlake36 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Northlake18%17%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Northlake0%0.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points lower than Northlake92%98%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Central Northlake

Under 1827%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6442%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White56%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Black4.2%
Asian4.9%
Other or more than one race9.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in Northlake

  1. 1ANorth NorthlakeMedian rent $3,500+
  2. 2A-Southeast Northlake
  3. 4C+Southwest NorthlakeMedian rent $2,110

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-Westwood VillagePearland
  2. B+Southeast MidlothianMidlothian
  3. B+Cutter HillDallas

Questions about Central Northlake

Is Central Northlake a good place to live?

Central Northlake covers part of Northlake, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 4 areas we score in Northlake. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Central Northlake?

Median rent in Central Northlake is $1,650 a month, 5% lower than the Northlake median. The median home is worth $421,000, 26% lower than the Northlake median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 4.6x across Northlake.

What schools serve Central Northlake?

The closest rated public schools are Johnie R Daniel Elementary (elementary, rated A), Gene Pike Middle (middle, rated B) 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 Northlake 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.