Small city in Denton County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro

Living in Trophy Club, TX

A+

2nd of 192Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people
Overall score 99 of 100
2nd of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

We give Trophy Club an A+. It ranks 2nd of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on jobs and income and safety, and trails on getting around. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

  • Good for families
  • Good for young professionals
  • Good for retirees
  • Good for remote workers
  • Top-rated schools
  • Low crime
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (20 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high
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Where Trophy Club is in Texas.
Population
13,695-0.2% since 2020
Median rent
$1,99242% higher than Texas
Median home value
$675,100138% higher than Texas
Household income
$201,054Median
Average commute
25 minOne way
Violent crime
29Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Trophy Club

Trophy Club sits about 29 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 13,695 people lived here in 2025, down 0.2% from 2020. It is suburban, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2002).

Local spots people know include Independence Park East, Independence Park West and Harmony Park.

The median age is 43.1, 43% of households have children, 88% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $201,054 a year (156% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Trophy Club

  • Strong public schools. 100% of the 4 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
  • Low violent crime. 29 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 92% lower than the Texas rate.
  • High incomes. The median household earns $201,054, 156% higher than the Texas median.
  • Healthier population. Only 7.1% of working-age adults lack health insurance.

Cons of living in Trophy Club

  • Higher rent. Median rent is $1,992, 42% higher than the Texas median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high here.

Who Trophy Club suits

  • FamiliesA strong fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 92% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 99% for families.
  • Young professionalsA strong fit: household income is 156% higher than the Texas median, with 29 restaurants and 2 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 97% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA strong fit: 7.1% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 92% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 100% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA strong fit: 98% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,992 is 42% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 99% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,992 is 42% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 58% for people on a budget.

Trophy Club report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Trophy Club with other US cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,992, homes cost 3.4x income.

    55 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $201,054, 2.0% unemployed.

    100 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade A

    4 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    90 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: grade A+

    29 violent crimes per 100k, 292 property crimes per 100k.

    99 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    1 grocery store, 29 restaurants, 8 parks mapped in town.

    86 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 25 min, 25% work from home.

    20 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade A

    68% have a bachelor’s degree.

    93 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: grade A-

    7.1% of adults uninsured.

    85 of 100 vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    88% of homes owner-occupied.

    95 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade A+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    96 of 100 vs US cities

Where Trophy Club stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median household income: $201,054156% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 68%34 points higher than Texas (34%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 88%26 points higher than Texas (63%)

Worse than Texas

  • Median rent: $1,99242% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.7%2 points lower than Texas (2.6%)

Cost of living in Trophy Club

Trophy Club renters pay a median of $1,992 a month, 42% higher than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $80,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 44% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,536 for a one-bedroom, $1,807 for a two-bedroom and $2,275 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 $675,100, 138% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $3,695 before tax, or $4,529 with property tax. That is $2,537 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 Trophy Club pays $10,000+ a year, 136% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Trophy Club

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in Trophy ClubStudio$1,4911 bedroom$1,5362 bedrooms$1,8073 bedrooms$2,2754 bedrooms$2,892
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent42% higher than Texas$1,992$1,403$1,413
Median home value138% higher than Texas$675,100$283,800$332,700
Home value to income7% lower than Texas3.4x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points lower than Texas44%52%51%
Median property tax per year136% higher than Texas$10,000+$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points higher than Texas88%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas200219921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,529
Mortgage payment
$3,695
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,992

Based on a $675,100 home in Trophy Club, 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 Trophy Club safe?

In 2025, Trophy Club Police Department reported 4 violent crimes and 40 property crimes. That works out to 29 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 92% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 292 property crimes per 100,000, 86% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is up about 284% 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 Trophy Club by yearTexas2920212022202320242025

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

Violent crime
29
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
292
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Trophy Club by yearTexas29220212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

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

Schools in Trophy Club

Trophy Club has 4 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Northwest ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Lakeview Elementary, Medlin Middle and Samuel Beck Elementary. The average rating score across all campuses is 91 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
90
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
91
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • ALakeview ElementaryElementary, Northwest ISD93 of 100
  • AMedlin MiddleMiddle, Northwest ISD93 of 100
  • ASamuel Beck ElementaryElementary, Northwest ISD93 of 100
  • BByron Nelson High SchoolHigh, Northwest ISD86 of 100

Daily life in Trophy Club

Everyday places mapped inside Trophy Club, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Independence Park East, Independence Park West, Harmony Park.

The average one-way commute is 25 minutes, 7% shorter than the Texas average. 25% 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 29 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Trophy Club work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $201,054, income per person is $87,133, unemployment is 2.0% and 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
1
Restaurants
29
Cafes
2
Bars
7
Parks
8
Gyms
9
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
4
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income156% higher than Texas$201,054$78,476$80,734
Income per person114% higher than Texas$87,133$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Texas2.0%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Texas2.1%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher34 points higher than Texas68%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher11 points higher than Texas97%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance13 points lower than Texas7.1%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Texas98%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute7% lower than Texas25 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home11 points higher than Texas25%14%15%
Workers who work from home25%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0.7%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Trophy Club

Under 1825%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6447%
65 and over11%

Median age 43.1 years. 43% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White76%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black1.0%
Asian8.7%
Other or more than one race3.4%

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Weather in Trophy Club

Trophy Club has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 97°F and January lows about 36°F. There are about 108 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 37 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Trophy Club30°50°70°90°57J62F69M76A84M93J97J97A89S79O67N58DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Ft Worth Alliance Ap, 7 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is very 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 floodingVery high
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

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 Trophy Club

Nearby, Westlake gets an A, Roanoke gets an A- and Southlake gets an A+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. AWestlakeTown, 1,670 people1 mi
  2. A-RoanokeSmall city, 10,286 people2 mi
  3. A+SouthlakeSmall city, 31,137 people4 mi
  4. A+KellerSmall city, 45,976 people5 mi
  5. A+Flower MoundCity, 78,389 people6 mi
  6. A-BartonvilleTown, 2,112 people6 mi

Trophy Club 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. 4A+Seis Lagos1,391 people22 mito downtown
  5. 5A+Frisco219,304 people25 mito downtown

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Living in Trophy Club: common questions

Is Trophy Club, TX a good place to live?

We give Trophy Club an A+. It ranks 2nd of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on jobs and income and safety, and trails on getting around. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

How much does it cost to live in Trophy Club?

Renters in Trophy Club pay a median of $1,992 a month, 42% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $675,100, 138% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.4x 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 $4,529, including property tax.

Is Trophy Club safe?

In 2025, Trophy Club Police Department reported 29 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 92% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 292 per 100,000, 86% lower than the Texas rate.

Are the schools good in Trophy Club?

We found 4 rated public school campuses inside Trophy Club. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 90 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

Does Trophy Club flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Trophy Club as very 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 Trophy Club?

Summers in Trophy Club peak at about 97°F in July, and January nights fall to about 36°F. Expect around 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 37 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Trophy Club?

The average one-way commute is 25 min, 7% lower than the Texas average. About 25% of workers work from home. It is about 29 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.