Neighborhood in Northlake, Denton County

Living in Southwest Northlake, Northlake

C+

4th of 4areas in Northlake
Overall score 50 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Northlake overall: A-

Southwest Northlake covers part of Northlake, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in Northlake. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Getting around scores low (5 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.1 mi
Pharmacy2.2 mi
Park1.0 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gymunder 0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care5.0 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library2.3 mi

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

Population
2,460
Median rent
$2,110
Median home value
$323,000
Household income
$165,200
Average commute
35 min
Homes owned
85%
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What it's like to live in Southwest Northlake

Southwest Northlake is an area in Northlake with about 2,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2008), mostly owner-occupied (85%) and 48% of households with children.

Our grade for Southwest Northlake is C+. That puts it 4th of 4 areas we grade in Northlake, a city that gets an A- overall.

Pros of living in Southwest Northlake

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $165,200, 34% higher than the Northlake median.

Cons of living in Southwest Northlake

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,110, 21% higher than the Northlake median.
  • Higher unemployment. 10% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.2% across Northlake.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Southwest Northlake report card

Each grade compares Southwest 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 B-

    Median rent $2,110, homes cost 2.0x income.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $165,200, 10% unemployed.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    35 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 35 min, 26% work from home.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    31% have a bachelor’s degree.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    12% of adults uninsured.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    85% of homes owner-occupied.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest Northlake compared with Northlake

Better than Northlake

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 85%23 points higher than Northlake (62%)
  • Home value to income: 2.0x57% lower than Northlake (4.6x)
  • Median household income: $165,20034% higher than Northlake ($123,469)

Worse than Northlake

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 31%22 points lower than Northlake (53%)
  • Median rent: $2,11021% higher than Northlake ($1,746)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 39%8 points higher than Northlake (31%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CJustin ElementaryElementary, Northwest ISD1.8 mi
  • BGene Pike MiddleMiddle, Northwest ISD2.3 mi
  • CNorthwest High SchoolHigh, Northwest ISD2.3 mi

Cost of living in Southwest Northlake

Median rent in Southwest Northlake is $2,110 a month, 21% higher than the Northlake median. A household would need about $84,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $323,000, 43% lower than the Northlake median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,233 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereNorthlakeTexas
Median rent21% higher than Northlake$2,110$1,746$1,403
Median home value43% lower than Northlake$323,000$565,600$283,800
Home value to income57% lower than Northlake2.0x4.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points higher than Northlake39%31%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them23 points higher than Northlake85%62%63%
Vacant homes13%0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Northlake200820151992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,233
Mortgage payment
$1,768
Property tax
$465
Median rent, for comparison
$2,110

Based on a $323,000 home in Southwest 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 income34% higher than Northlake$165,200$123,469$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points higher than Northlake10%4.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Northlake1.9%6.3%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points lower than Northlake31%53%34%
Average commute11% higher than Northlake35 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points higher than Northlake26%17%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Northlake0%0.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Northlake96%98%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southwest Northlake

Under 1828%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6448%
65 and over4.2%
Race and ethnicity
White84%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black0%
Asian1.6%
Other or more than one race0.6%

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. 3B+Central NorthlakeMedian rent $1,650

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BWest RowlettRowlett
  2. CSoutheast KyleKyle
  3. C-Ladera CreekConroe

Questions about Southwest Northlake

Is Southwest Northlake a good place to live?

Southwest Northlake covers part of Northlake, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 4 areas we score in Northlake. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Southwest Northlake?

Renters in Southwest Northlake pay a median of $2,110 a month, 21% higher than the Northlake median. The median home is worth $323,000, 43% lower than the Northlake median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 4.6x across Northlake.

What schools serve Southwest Northlake?

The closest rated public schools are Justin Elementary (elementary, rated C), Gene Pike Middle (middle, rated B) and Northwest High School (high, rated C). 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.