Relocation Guide, Southlake, TX

Moving to Southlake, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.

A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to Southlake: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.

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Southlake at a glance

Population
32,000
Median home price
$1,150,000
Median rent
$3,000 / month
Cost of living index
155 (well above US average)
Property tax
1.85% effective
Sales tax
8.25%
Summer avg high
96°F
Winter avg low
36°F

Why people move to Southlake

Carroll ISD is the top draw for families

Southlake Town Square gives real walkable retail

Estate lots and privacy

Minutes from DFW Airport

Where to live in Southlake

A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.

Timarron

Golf, estate homes, top schools

Carroll ISD area

Anywhere zoned Carroll drives price

Southlake Town Square

Walkable retail, dining

Major employers

  • · Sabre Corp
  • · TD Ameritrade (Charles Schwab)
  • · Verizon (nearby)

Schools

Carroll ISD, one of the highest-performing districts in Texas.

Airports

  • · DFW International (10 min)

What most newcomers wish they'd known

Home prices are among the highest in Texas

Inventory is tight, expect competition

HOAs are strong

Who thrives in Southlake

ExecutivesFamilies prioritizing top schoolsEstate buyers

Moving to Southlake from out of state?

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