Neighborhood in Southlake, Tarrant County

Living in Central Southlake, Southlake

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5th of 6areas in Southlake
Overall score 93 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Southlake overall: A+

Central Southlake covers part of Southlake, TX, home to about 16,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 6 areas we score in Southlake. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.5 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
16,510
Median rent
$2,170
Median home value
$1,095,000
Household income
$237,300
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
93%
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What it's like to live in Central Southlake

Central Southlake is an area in Southlake with about 16,500 residents, homes built around 1997, mostly owner-occupied (93%) and 52% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 6 areas in Southlake, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Central Southlake

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $2,170, 38% lower than the Southlake median.
  • 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 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Southlake

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

Central Southlake report card

Each grade compares Central Southlake 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 $2,170, homes cost 4.6x income.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $237,300, 3.1% unemployed.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 95 of 100 on the state rating.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 44 violent crimes per 100k, 640 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.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 26 min, 32% work from home.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    71% have a bachelor’s degree.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    6.2% of adults uninsured.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    93% of homes owner-occupied.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Southlake compared with Southlake

Better than Southlake

  • Median rent: $2,17038% lower than Southlake ($3,500+)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 38%2 points lower than Southlake (40%)

Worse than Southlake

  • Home value to income: 4.6x14% higher than Southlake (4.1x)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 71%3 points lower than Southlake (75%)
  • Median household income: $237,3005% lower than Southlake ($250,000+)

Closest public schools

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

  • AWalnut Grove ElementaryElementary, Carroll ISD1 mi
  • ADon T Durham IntermediateMiddle, Carroll ISD1.6 mi
  • ACarroll High SchoolHigh, Carroll ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Central Southlake

Median rent in Central Southlake is $2,170 a month, 38% lower than the Southlake median. A household would need about $87,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $1,095,000, 8% higher than the Southlake median, which means a monthly payment of about $6,799 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSouthlakeTexas
Median rent38% lower than Southlake$2,170$3,500+$1,403
Median home value8% higher than Southlake$1,095,000$1,014,500$283,800
Home value to income14% higher than Southlake4.6x4.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Southlake38%40%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them1 points lower than Southlake93%95%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Southlake5.4%4.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Southlake199719971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$6,799
Mortgage payment
$5,994
Property tax
$805
Median rent, for comparison
$2,170

Based on a $1,095,000 home in Central Southlake, 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

MeasureHereSouthlakeTexas
Median household income5% lower than Southlake$237,300$250,000+$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Southlake3.1%2.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points higher than Southlake2.7%1.6%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than Southlake71%75%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Southlake26 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Southlake32%29%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Southlake0.7%0.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Southlake99%99%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 windLow

Who lives in Central Southlake

Under 1833%
18 to 347.7%
35 to 6445%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White67%
Hispanic or Latino8.3%
Black2.3%
Asian17%
Other or more than one race6.0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Southlake

  1. 1A+Southeast SouthlakeMedian rent $3,500+
  2. 2ASouth SouthlakeMedian rent $3,500+
  3. 3ASouthwest SouthlakeMedian rent $3,500+
  4. 4ANorth SouthlakeMedian rent $2,250
  5. 6ANortheast SouthlakeMedian rent $2,920

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. APreserve at Stone OakRound Rock
  2. AWest RanchFriendswood
  3. ACentral Flower MoundFlower Mound

Questions about Central Southlake

Is Central Southlake a good place to live?

Central Southlake covers part of Southlake, TX, home to about 16,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 6 areas we score in Southlake. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Central Southlake?

Median rent in Central Southlake is $2,170 a month, 38% lower than the Southlake median. The median home is worth $1,095,000, 8% higher than the Southlake median. A median home costs 4.6x the median household income, compared with 4.1x across Southlake.

What schools serve Central Southlake?

The closest rated public schools are Walnut Grove Elementary (elementary, rated A), Don T Durham Intermediate (middle, rated A) and Carroll High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 6 Census block groups in this part of Southlake 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.