The Town FilesNorthlake, Texas
Town in Denton County · population 5,201 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $565,600
- Household income
- $123,469
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 32.6
Northlake is a town of 5,201 people in Denton County, Texas. The median home is worth $565,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more upscale than 95% of Texas towns, better for cycling than 92% of Texas towns, better for families than 90% of Texas towns.
How Northlake ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Northlake is worth $565,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $123,469, which is more affordable than 8% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,746 a month. 61.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Northlake | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $565,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,746 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $123,469 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 61.9% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2015 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Northlake
| People | Northlake | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 31.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.2% | — |
| Work from home | 16.5% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 31.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Northlake
July highs average 96.9°F and January lows 35.9°F. About 36.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 45 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Northlake since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 24, 2011 about 5.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 30, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 233 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 6, 2001.
Severe weather in Denton County since 1996
Denton County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Denton County
Denton County had 313,782 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,626 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Northlake itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Northlake
1 public school with 421 students, about 12.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNIE R DANIEL EL | PK-5 | 421 | 12.0 |
Towns near Northlake
- Justin, TX3.2 mi · 4,409 people · home $406,800
- Roanoke, TX4.4 mi · 9,665 people · home $466,900
- Argyle, TX5.1 mi · 4,403 people · home $695,300
- Trophy Club, TX7.4 mi · 13,688 people · home $675,100
- Lantana, TX8.1 mi · 10,785 people · home $587,500
- Flower Mound, TX8.6 mi · 75,956 people · home $560,200
- Double Oak, TX8.7 mi · 3,054 people · home $736,600
- Keller, TX9.9 mi · 45,776 people · home $594,300
Northlake questions
Is Northlake, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Northlake scores better for retirees than 47% of Texas towns and quieter than 31%. 6.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.6).
How much does a house cost in Northlake?
The median owner-occupied home in Northlake is valued at $565,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $123,469, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $1,746 a month.
What is the weather like in Northlake?
July highs average 96.9°F and January lows 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Northlake get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Northlake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 24, 2011. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)