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Is Flower Mound a Good Place to Live? Flower Mound, Texas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Flower Mound ranks #126 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #59 of 524 smaller cities and #1 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (42 per 100,000, #4 of 442) and high household income ($161,235, #15 of 524), and trails on high rents ($2,231/mo, #448 of 524) and a shrinking population (-0.5%, #393 of 468).
Flower Mound by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Flower Mound's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Flower Mound?
Flower Mound's cost of living index is 103.1, 3% above the US level of 100 and #842 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,231/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $604,723, 2 times the typical Texas home ($299,367).
| Measure | Flower Mound | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 103.1#842 of 1,308 | 97 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $604,723#944 of 1,187 | $299,367 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,410/mo#884 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $560,200#1034 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $2,231/mo#1177 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.5x#381 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 16.6%#130 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Flower Mound housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Flower Mound is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro.
Texas housing market →Is Flower Mound safe?
Flower Mound recorded 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 89% below the US rate of 373 and 90% below Texas's 401. That ranks #13 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #4 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Flower Mound Police Department. Property crime runs 571 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Flower Mound | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 42#13 of 1,083 | 401 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 571#37 of 1,083 | 2,463 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Flower Mound?
The median household in Flower Mound earns $161,235, 2.1 times the US figure of $76,827 and 2.2 times Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 3.4% (US 4.2%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Flower Mound | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $161,235#25 of 1,312 | $73,035 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 3.4%#212 of 1,058 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 4.3%#63 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | -0.5%#952 of 1,132 | +1.7% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Flower Mound?
The median resident of Flower Mound is 43.5 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 65.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #82 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 82.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Flower Mound | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 43.5 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 65.5%#82 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 82.5% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Flower Mound's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for Flower Mound; its public schools have 14.6 students per teacher and spend $12,025 per pupil. 31% of adults are obese and 9.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Flower Mound | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 14.6#390 of 1,188 | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $12,025#959 of 1,188 | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 31%#457 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 9.1%#231 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 14.1%#155 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 7.2%#280 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 20,375 students are enrolled in Flower Mound's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Flower Mound?
The average commute in Flower Mound is 26 minutes (Texas 23.7); 0.1% of workers take transit and 28.9% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Flower Mound scores 8.4 of 20 (below average walkable), #956 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.5°F and winters 47.1°F, with 38.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Flower Mound | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 26 min#859 of 1,312 | 23.7 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 3.9%#370 of 1,312 | 8.1% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 64.2% | 75.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.1% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 28.9% | 11% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8.4#956 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55.7 | 34.1 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 60.3 | 38.3 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 67.7 | 45.4 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 75.3 | 53.5 | 3.5 |
| May | 82.5 | 62.8 | 4.7 |
| Jun | 90.8 | 71.1 | 3.8 |
| Jul | 95.3 | 74.1 | 2.3 |
| Aug | 95.7 | 73.9 | 2.1 |
| Sep | 88.6 | 66.7 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 78.4 | 55.1 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 66.3 | 44.7 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 57.7 | 36.3 | 2.9 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Grapevine Dam.
| Measure | Flower Mound | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 65.4°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 83.5°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 47.1°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 38.9 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Grapevine Dam.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Flower Mound?
Denton County's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 58% of measured days were rated good; 19 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Denton County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 70% of US counties.
| Measure | Flower Mound | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 47#731 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 19#965 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.12%#439 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Denton County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Denton County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.023% | 96% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.019% | 83% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0016% | 64% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.001% | 60% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.064% | 27% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Flower Mound compare with similar-size cities?
Flower Mound is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #59 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 78,389.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Mound, TXPop. 78,389 | #126 | 67.4 | $161,235 | $2,231/mo | 42 | 26 min |
| Daytona Beach, FLPop. 78,992 | #1114 | 47.6 | $52,058 | $1,328/mo | part year | 21.4 min |
| Bloomington, ILPop. 78,907 | #289 | 62.2 | $77,384 | $1,050/mo | 318 | 16.8 min |
| Loveland, COPop. 78,410 | #397 | 60.1 | $84,604 | $1,730/mo | 163 | 26.2 min |
| Woodbury, MNPop. 78,305 | #99 | 68.4 | $125,310 | $1,908/mo | 75 | 23.9 min |
| Napa, CAPop. 78,239 | #786 | 53.5 | $105,963 | $2,282/mo | 219 | 23.9 min |
| Bethlehem, PAPop. 77,956 | #364 | 60.7 | $68,879 | $1,382/mo | 197 | 22.1 min |
| Rapid City, SDPop. 77,946 | #875 | 52.1 | $70,870 | $1,109/mo | 767 | 17.5 min |
| Racine, WIPop. 77,633 | #810 | 53.2 | $57,740 | $1,033/mo | 418 | 22.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Flower Mound compare with the rest of Texas?
Flower Mound ranks #1 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 67.4 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 2.2 times the Texas median. Violent crime is 90% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2 times the typical Texas home.
| City | Rank in TX | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Mound, TXPop. 78,389 | #1 | 67.4 | $161,235 | $2,231/mo | 42 |
| Frisco, TXPop. 219,304 | #2 | 66.6 | $150,212 | $2,014/mo | 98 |
| Cedar Park, TXPop. 78,301 | #3 | 66.3 | $129,545 | $1,846/mo | 91 |
| McKinney, TXPop. 210,600 | #4 | 65.3 | $124,215 | $1,901/mo | 115 |
| Leander, TXPop. 74,067 | #5 | 65.2 | $139,048 | $1,939/mo | part year |
| Round Rock, TXPop. 127,786 | #6 | 64.9 | $99,287 | $1,763/mo | 125 |
| The Woodlands, TXPop. 121,002 | #7 | 63.6 | $140,701 | $1,822/mo | no data |
| Georgetown, TXPop. 85,999 | #8 | 63.4 | $95,062 | $1,795/mo | 149 |
| Mansfield, TXPop. 77,510 | #9 | 63.4 | $121,126 | $1,954/mo | 106 |
| Allen, TXPop. 110,265 | #10 | 63.3 | $130,901 | $1,932/mo | 79 |
The top 10 of the 74 and the cities ranked either side of Flower Mound among the Texas cities we track, by overall score. Texas statewide: median income $73,035, violent crime 401 per 100,000.
How is Flower Mound's score calculated?
Flower Mound scores 67.4 out of 100, #126 of 1,312 (grade A+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Texas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Flower Mound. Similar-size median 55.5.
88.8 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Flower Mound's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
99.5 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Flower Mound. Similar-size median 58.9.
68.9 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Flower Mound's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.2.
46.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Flower Mound's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
45.3 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Flower Mound. Similar-size median 56.1.
97.6 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Flower Mound. Similar-size median 42.4.
38.3 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Flower Mound. Similar-size median 50.0.
59.4 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Flower Mound's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
38.9 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
57.8 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Flower Mound's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Flower Mound has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Flower Mound
Is Flower Mound, TX a good place to live?
Flower Mound ranks #126 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #59 of 524 smaller cities and #1 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (42 per 100,000, #4 of 442) and high household income ($161,235, #15 of 524), and trails on high rents ($2,231/mo, #448 of 524) and a shrinking population (-0.5%, #393 of 468).
What is the cost of living in Flower Mound?
Flower Mound's cost of living index is 103.1, 3% above the US level of 100 and #842 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $2,231/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $604,723, 2 times the typical Texas home ($299,367).
What is the crime rate in Flower Mound?
Flower Mound recorded 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 89% below the US rate of 373 and 90% below Texas's 401. That ranks #13 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #4 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Flower Mound Police Department. Property crime runs 571 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Flower Mound?
The median household in Flower Mound earns $161,235, 2.1 times the US figure of $76,827 and 2.2 times Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 3.4% (US 4.2%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Flower Mound?
Median rent in Flower Mound is $2,231/mo (Census), #1177 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,410/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 16.6% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Flower Mound?
Zillow's typical home value in Flower Mound is $604,723, down 0.1% in a year, against $299,367 for Texas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $560,200.
How are the public schools in Flower Mound?
There is no city graduation rate for Flower Mound; its public schools have 14.6 students per teacher and spend $12,025 per pupil.
How long is the commute in Flower Mound?
The average commute is 26 minutes, #859 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.7 minutes across Texas. 3.9% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Flower Mound?
Flower Mound averages 65.4°F over the year, 83.5°F in summer and 47.1°F in winter, with 38.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Flower Mound walkable?
Flower Mound scores 8.4 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #956 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Flower Mound at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Denton County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 70% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Flower Mound?
Denton County's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 58% of measured days were rated good; 19 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Flower Mound?
Flower Mound has 78,389 residents. The median resident of Flower Mound is 43.5 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 65.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #82 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 82.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Flower Mound compare with the rest of Texas?
Flower Mound ranks #1 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 67.4 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 2.2 times the Texas median. Violent crime is 90% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2 times the typical Texas home.
What cities are similar in size to Flower Mound?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Flower Mound's population of 78,389 are Daytona Beach, FL (#1114 overall), Bloomington, IL (#289 overall), Loveland, CO (#397 overall), Woodbury, MN (#99 overall), and Napa, CA (#786 overall). Flower Mound is #126.