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Flower Mound, TX

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Flower Mound, TX

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 54
Population77,886
Foreign Born6.2%
Population Density1,857people per mi²
Median Age43.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

188/100

88% above national average

C-

The Real Cost of Living in Flower Mound, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $35k$67k
Comfortable $100k$147k
Luxury $235k+$364k+
Elite (Top 5%) $276k+$428k+
Affordability Ratio

107%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean95%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
16
Poor
1
Negative
4

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

9.9mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

17.7mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas Fort Worth International

9.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Frisco, TX

18.9mi

Critical Amenities

Golf5Nearest 3.5 mi
Camping20Nearest 25.8 mi
Marina8Nearest 0.8 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 10.1 mi
Gun Range5Nearest 6.2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B+
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$158k+2.1%
110% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.1M
71% above US avg
College Educated
64.3%
84% above US avg
WFH
27.2%
90% above US avg
Homeownership
82.3%
26% above US avg
Median Home
$514k
82% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 94% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
6.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−22.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−41.7%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.04 / 1k Residents93% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.30 / 1k Residents88% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−3.1%
Burglary
0.30 / 1k Residents88% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
5.01 / 1k Residents61% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.35 / 1k Residents86% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+11Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Flower Mound, Texas
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season273 days345 frost-free
Annual Rainfall53.6"
Elevation610 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor24 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,857/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Fair18 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorTornado
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 334 mi · coast 258 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$354.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityArlington394k people are 19 mi away
Nearest Major AirportDFW9.1 mi away
Distance to State Capital194 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison21 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:18:29.000Z

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