Living in Northlake, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northlake · Census data 2020–2024
Northlake has 8,283 residents with a median age of 32.6. The median household income is $123,469 (57% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $565,600, the median rent is $1,746/month.
Northlake at a glance
- Population
- 8,283
- Median age
- 32.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $123,469State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $565,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,746/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Northlake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 57% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Home values 99% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Northlake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northlake the median home value is $565,600, 70% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,746 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,219 a month in housing costs.
Northlake median household income
The median household income in Northlake is $123,469 and the income per person is $54,560. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Northlake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,889
- Owner-occupied
- 61.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2015
- Average household size
- 2.87
Northlake demographics
- Population
- 8,283
- Median age
- 32.6
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 6.3%
- Households
- 2,889
- Foreign-born
- 10.2%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northlake ›
Education in Northlake
52.6% of adults 25 and older in Northlake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 20.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northlake
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Northlake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlake | 8,283 | $123,469 | $565,600 | $1,746 |
| Justin | 5,447 | $114,157 | $406,800 | $2,000 |
| Roanoke | 10,286 | $97,295 | $466,900 | $1,783 |
| DISH | 541 | $159,000 | $471,600 | — |
| Argyle | 5,371 | $181,352 | $695,300 | $2,713 |
| Bartonville | 2,112 | $149,071 | $932,700 | — |
| Westlake | 1,670 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Ponder | 2,626 | $106,250 | $321,000 | $2,158 |
| Trophy Club | 13,733 | $201,054 | $675,100 | $1,992 |
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What is the median household income in Northlake, TX?
The median household income in Northlake is $123,469, 57% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Northlake?
The median home value in Northlake is $565,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Northlake?
The median gross rent in Northlake is $1,746 per month, about 25.5% of household income.
Is Northlake, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 57% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: home values 99% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Northlake?
The median age in Northlake is 32.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Northlake?
The average commute to work in Northlake is 32 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northlake?
The unemployment rate in Northlake is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northlake?
52.6% of adults in Northlake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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