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Cheap Family Meal at Shoal Creek Tavern in Flower Mound, Texas!
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Relocation guide
Moving to Flower Mound
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
77,886
Median age 43
Median household income
$157,737
Median rent
$2,221/mo
Median home value
$514,100
Schools
23
3 districts
Summer high / winter low
96° / 34°
Pros
- Household incomes run 101% above the US median ($157,737).
- Rent takes only about 17% of the median household income.
- 82% of households own their home (US 65%).
- Mild weather in March, April, November, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 65 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 69% more than the US median ($514,100).
- Property taxes are high: about 1.59% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Hot summers: August highs average 96°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Flower Mound?
Flower Mound spans 2 zip codes. Median home values range from $458,100 to $617,900 by zip.
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Is Flower Mound a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 101% above the US median ($157,737). Rent takes only about 17% of the median household income. On the other hand: Homes cost 69% more than the US median ($514,100). Property taxes are high: about 1.59% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
How much do I need to earn to live in Flower Mound?
The median household earns $157,737. Rent at the median ($2,221/month) is about 17% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $88,840 a year.
How many schools are in Flower Mound?
23 public and private schools across 3 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Flower Mound?
Highs average 96°F in August and lows 34°F in January. The most comfortable months are March, April, November.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.