Southlake, Texas – A Beautiful Place to Live
There are many beautiful, luxury homes for sale in Southlake, and it’s a wonderful area to live, work, raise and family and so much more. Home to over 27,000 people the city of Southlake is located in North Tarrant County, right in the middle of the Dallas-Forth Worth Metroplex. It’s also minutes from the DFW airport, so whether you’re commuting around the metroplex or traveling far away, Southlake is the perfect home base.
Parks and Recreation
Nestled on the Southern edge of Lake Grapevine, Southlake has many great parks and recreational areas, including Bicentennial Park, North Park, and Bob Jones Park. In total, the city contains 1,100 park acres, 6 miles of park trails, 1 dog park, 7 playgrounds, 21 lighted tennis courts, 21 pavilions and 73 fields/facilities for recreational sports. Bob Jones Park also is home to the Bob Jones Nature Center, a nature preserve with native animals and plants, nature trails, and so much more – all spread out over 758 acres.
Shopping and Restaurants
With a wide variety of different shops and restaurants to choose from, shopping and dining are both top notch in Southlake. The Southlake Town Square is particularly great, with over 120 shops and restaurants. Shops include everything from Tyler’s and Whole Earth Provision Co. to Chico’s and Anthropologie. Plus, you’ll also find specialty stores such as Apple, Pottery Barn, and Barnes & Noble. And when it comes to restaurants, there’s something for everyone – from fast casual to fine dining and everything in-between. Some favorites include Cheesecake Factory, Mi Cocina, Sushi Zushi, Del Frisco’s, and Brio.
Entertainment and Fun
There’s so much to do in Southlake! If you’re looking to catch a movie, the Harkin Theater is located right in the middle of Southlake Town Square. Or, if you’re looking for something a little more hands-on, Central Market and Sur La Table offer a variety of fun and unique cooking classes. Plus, Southlake Town Square hosts a number of different festivals and events throughout the year, including a Christmas Celebration, Art Festival, October-fest Event, regular live music downtown and more. There really is a little something for everyone.
Schools and Education
The Schools in Southlake are fabulous. In fact, Carroll ISD – the K-12 public school system serving the Southlake area – was rated as “Exemplary” by the Texas Education Agency. Home of the Carroll Dragons, the school district contains 11 schools and serves over 8,000 students in total. Carroll ISD also offers many AP and Honors classes in addition to its overall challenging curriculum. Approximately 99% of seniors who graduate from Carroll ISD go on to attend college or university after graduation.
Schools within Carroll ISD
Elementary Schools:
- Carroll Elementary School
- Johnson Elementary School
- Old Union Elementary School
- Rockenbaugh Elementary School
- Walnut Grove Elementary School
Intermediate Schools:
- Durham Intermediate School
- Eubanks Intermediate School
Middle Schools:
- Carroll Middle School
- Dawson Middle School
High Schools:
- Carroll High School
- Carroll Senior High School
Southlake Fun Facts
Average Household Income: $304,276
Median Home Sale Price: $500,000
Average Household Net Worth: $985,064
Annual Precipitation: 37.97 inches
Average January Temperature Range: 54.9 – 33.7 degrees F
Average July Temperature Range: 94.3 – 73.9 degrees F
Median Age: 39.8
Percent of Residents with a Bachelors Degree: 50.8%
Percent of Residents with a Graduate Degree: 20.1%
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