Southlake, Texas

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Southlake, Texas
—  City  —
City of Southlake, Texas
The city courthouse
Southlake City Hall, Southlake Town Square
Location of Southlake in Tarrant County, Texas
Coordinates: 32°56′48″N 97°8′43″W / 32.94667°N 97.14528°W / 32.94667; -97.14528Coordinates: 32°56′48″N 97°8′43″W / 32.94667°N 97.14528°W / 32.94667; -97.14528
Country United StatesUnited States
State TexasTexas
Counties Tarrant, Denton
Incorporated 1956
Government
 • Type Council-Manager
 • City Council Mayor John Terrell[1]
 • Town Council
 • House of Representatives
 • TX Senate
 • U.S. Congress
Area
 • Total 22.5 sq mi (58.1 km2)
 • Land 21.9 sq mi (56.7 km2)
 • Water 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km2)  2.45%
Elevation 640 ft (195 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 26,575
 • Density 983.0/sq mi (379.6/km2)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 76092[4]
Area code(s) 817
FIPS code 48-69032[5]
GNIS feature ID 1347589[6]
Website www.cityofsouthlake.com

Southlake is an affluent suburban city located in Tarrant and Denton Counties within the state of Texas.The city of Southlake is located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 26,575.[7] An opulent suburb of Fort Worth,[8] Southlake is known for exemplary public schools, Southlake Town Square, its wealth, and Carroll High School's 8-time state champion football team.[9]

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History [edit]

The Southlake area was settled by pioneers in the 1840s, but was not incorporated as Southlake until 1956, four years after Grapevine Lake was finished.[10] Before incorporation, the settlements of Whites Chapel, Dove, Union Church and Jellico made up present day Southlake. The area remained rural until the completion of the DFW International Airport in the 1970s. Due to the close proximity to the airport, Southlake became a boom-burb throughout the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. As of 2012, Southlake's population is almost at full capacity, with around 27,000 residents. The expected build-out population is projected around 35,000 residents.

Overview [edit]

In December 2008, Forbes.com named Southlake the most affluent neighborhood in the United States based on average median household income estimates.[11] The mean household income for the city of Southlake is $216,393.[12] In 2009, Southlake's zip code, 76092, was ranked as the richest zip code in the United States with a population between 10,000–25,000 people. The average home in Southlake costs around $784,522 and has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and around 4,000 square feet (370 m2).

Economy [edit]

Sabre Holdings, an S&P 500 company and owner of Travelocity, is headquartered in Southlake in the Solana business park. Industrial businesses include gasoline storage and distribution and concrete works on the east side of town off Highway 114 near DFW Airport.

Southlake is also home to Gateway Church, a multi-campus, non-denominational Christian megachurch, which averages more than 22,000 in attendance per week. In 2010, Gateway finished construction on a new campus in north Southlake, off State Highway 114.

Southlake is well known for its Southlake Town Square project, a shopping center located on State Highway 114 and Southlake Boulevard. A plan was approved in March 2005 that allowed the Town Square's area to be doubled. The new additions to Town Square were completed in the summer of 2006, making it one of the most popular shopping centers in the Metroplex.

Geography [edit]

Southlake is located at 32°56′48″N 97°8′43″W / 32.94667°N 97.14528°W / 32.94667; -97.14528 (32.946678, −97.145230)[13]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.5 square miles (58 km2), of which, 21.9 square miles (57 km2) of it is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) of it (2.45%) is water.

Demographics [edit]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 21,519 people, 6,414 households, and 5,958 families residing in the city. The population density was 983.0 people per square mile (379.6/km²). There were 6,614 housing units at an average density of 302.1 per square mile (116.7/km²). The ethnic makeup of the city was 94.54% White, 1.39% African American, 0.25% Native American, 1.79% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.81% from other ethnic groups, and 1.20% from two or more ethnic groups. Hispanic or Latino of any ethnic group were 3.67% of the population.

There were 6,414 households out of which 60.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 88.0% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 7.1% were non-families. 5.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.35 and the average family size was 3.48. The average house listing price is $796,780.[14] 3,997 of the 6,602 occupied houses have nine or more rooms. 4,660 of the occupied houses have four or more bedrooms. 3,342 of the 6,602 occupied houses have two cars. 2,348 of these houses have three or more cars. 3,790 of these houses cost more than $300,000.

In the city the population was spread out with 37.1% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 3.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.

According to a 2011 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was in excess of $194,000, higher than any other city in the DFW Metroplex, and the median income for a family was $176,259. The mean household income for the city of Southlake is $216,393.[12] Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $46,042 for females. The per capita income for the city was $47,597. As of 2010, 43% of homes had an income of more than $200,000.[15] About 1.3% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.

Neighborhoods [edit]

In the early 90's when Southlake began developing master-planned neighborhoods, the minimum lot size was 1-acre (4,000 m2). Later the City of Southlake reduced the minimum lot size to 1/2 acre, and later 1/3 of an acre. These master-planned upscale neighborhoods began popping up all over the western portion of Southlake Boulevard. Some of the larger upscale neighborhoods developed in the 90's along "The Boulevard" include Monticello Estates, Stoneridge Lakes, Myers Meadow, Stone Lakes, Timber Lake, South Ridge Lakes and Timarron Country Club. In the 2000s when the earlier neighborhoods were finishing out, Southlake began developing portions of its picturesque countryside into luxury neighborhoods. Some of the newer luxury neighborhoods include Clariden Ranch, Estes Park, Stratford Park, Cambridge Place, Shady Oaks, Westwick Hills, The Enclave, Laurelwood Park, Palomar Estates, The Reserve of Southlake, and Versailles.

Estate in one of Southlake's newest premier neighborhoods
English Country estate in Southlake
English Tudor mansion
House in Southlake
Mediterranean house in Southlake
Old World home, one of the most common style of new homes
Large home

Highways [edit]

Notable natives and residents [edit]

Education [edit]

The vast majority of Southlake is in the 100% TEA Exemplary-rated Carroll Independent School District. This school district contains the following schools:

Elementary:

  • Carroll Elementary School
  • Old Union Elementary School
  • Rockenbaugh Elementary School
  • Walnut Grove Elementary School
  • Johnson Elementary School[16]

Intermediate:

  • Eubanks Intermediate School
  • Durham Intermediate School[16]

Middle:

  • Dawson Middle School
  • Carroll Middle School[16]

High schools:

All Carroll ISD schools share the logo and mascot of the dragon. The school system is a huge part of the city and education is most of the residents highest priority. The school district is currently ranked first in the state of Texas by the Texas Education Agency, and is the largest exemplary school district in the state. Academic success along with athletic and fine art distinguishment are synomous with CISD.

The Denton County portions of the city are in the Northwest Independent School District, while the extreme western portions are in the Keller Independent School District, and extreme eastern portions are in the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District. The families in the Denton County portion of Southlake are given the choice between Northwest ISD and Carroll ISD. There is currently a dispute between Carroll ISD and Northwest ISD regarding having all Denton County Southlake being in Carroll ISD. All of the district's schools are listed as "Exemplary" by Texas Education Association standards.

References [edit]

  1. ^ a b Staff (2012). "Contacting Elected Officials". Southlake Government. City of Southlake. Retrieved November 12, 2012. 
  2. ^ a b c Staff (2012). "Districts By City". Who Represents Me?. Texas House of Representatives. Retrieved November 12, 2012. 
  3. ^ Staff (2010). "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 12, 2012. 
  4. ^ Staff. "76092 Zip Code Detailed Profile". City-Data.com. Retrieved November 12, 2010. 
  5. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008. 
  6. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008. 
  7. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Southlake city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved December 1, 2011. 
  8. ^ "25 top-earning towns – 2008 – #12 Southlake, Texas". CNN Money. July 16, 2008. Retrieved March 30, 2012. 
  9. ^ Wright, Michael. "Southlake Carroll Wins 8th All-Time Championship". Lone Star Gridiron. Retrieved March 29, 2012. 
  10. ^ http://southlakehistory.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=27
  11. ^ http://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/article/106273/America's-Most-Affluent-Neighborhoods
  12. ^ a b http://www.visitsouthlaketexas.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/2012-03-08-Southlake-Texas-Fast-Facts-2011-Draft.pdf
  13. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011. 
  14. ^ http://www.trulia.com/homes/Texas/Southlake/sold/1000388633-940-N-Peytonville-Ave-Southlake-TX-76092
  15. ^ http://tx-southlake.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2080"
  16. ^ a b c d http://www.southlakecarroll.edu/files/Enroll/Enrollment9-20-10.pdf

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