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Southlake, TX

Southlake is a city located predominantly in Tarrant County with minor areas extending into Denton County in the U.S. state of Texas. Southlake is a suburb of Dallas/Fort Worth. As of the 2019 census estimate it had a population of 32,376. 

Southlake is located at 32°56′48″N 97°8′43″W (32.946678, −97.145230). 

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) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (2.45%) is water. It is in proximity to Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport.

The Southlake area was settled in the 1840s but was not incorporated as Southlake until 1956, four years after the construction of Grapevine Lake was completed. Before incorporation, the settlements of Whites Chapel, Dove, Union Church, and Jellico made up present-day Southlake. The nearby town of Hurst had intended to annex the area that is now Southlake in 1956, but residents voted on Sept. 25, 1956, to form the town of Southlake. Anthony Gail Eubanks was elected the first mayor, and his daughter chose the name Southlake due to its proximity to the newly completed Grapevine Lake. The area remained rural until the completion of the DFW International Airport in the 1970s. Due to the proximity to the airport, Southlake became a boomburb throughout the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.

Southlake focuses on health and wellness. Residents have access to quality healthcare services, with Methodist Southlake Medical Center ensuring the community's medical needs are met. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Southlake Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Impact Performance and Fitness, Texan Fitness, and ProCore Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Southlake, such as the West Horseshoe Trail and the Great Blue Heron. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Southlake, TX include Grapevine Lake, Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve, and Grapevine Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park.

Population: 31,000 (2021). Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Area: 22.43 sq mi (58.08 km2). ZIP Code: 76092. Area code: 682. 

FAQs

Is Southlake, TX a good place to live?

Southlake is in Tarrant County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Southlake offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Southlake, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Southlake tend to lean conservative.

What famous people live in Southlake, TX?

When you live in our town, celebrity sightings are bound to happen. DeMarcus Ware, Cole Hamels, Jermaine O'Neal, and Jason Witten are just a few of the pro athletes who have called Southlake home. Though they could live anywhere, many A-listers and CEOs proudly reside in Southlake. 

Is Southlake, TX expensive to live in?

Southlake is part of the Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine Metro Div. metro area, which is ranked 136 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Southlake is estimated to be 94.2% of the national average making it an average US city. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. 

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Southlake

Methodist Southlake Medical Center  

Southlake Recreation and Community Services Department

Impact Performance and Fitness

Texan Fitness

ProCore Fitness

West Horseshoe Trail 

Great Blue Heron

Grapevine Lake

Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve

Grapevine Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park

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