Moving to Northlake-Northlake City Guide
We are so happy you are thinking of joining our wonderful community in the Northlake area. We’re sure you have quite a few questions about Northlake, TX, and the surrounding towns near Denton County. The City of Northlake, TX, is relatively young, having been incorporated just over sixty years ago, in 1960. At that time, the Northlake area consisted of mostly ranch land, but residents were eager to see their beloved spot grow into its own town.
Northlake, Texas is a family-oriented small town of 4,022 people (based on the latest U.S. Census data) just outside of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our rural community is one of the fastest growing suburbs in DFW. We know you probably have a lot of questions about the city of Northlake, such as, “What is the History of Northlake”, “Where is Northlake located?”, “Recent Development in Northlake and Growth”. Here are a few things you should know about your new home.
Where Is Northlake, TX?
Most likely, one of your questions is, “What county is Northlake, TX, in?” The growing community is located in Denton County. It is located on I-35W near the big cities of Fort Worth, Dallas and Denton. This makes it a convenient commute to DFW International Airport, the University of North Texas, and Fort Worth, the fifth largest city in Texas. Fort Worth is known as the home of several distinguished colleges and universities, and a business and cultural center packed with excellent restaurants, shopping and entertainment offerings. For those of you who work in “Cowtown,” the Northlake, TX to Fort Worth, TX commute is about 27 miles or about 36 minutes via I-35W.
You may also be wondering, “How far is Northlake, Texas, from Dallas?” The drive from Northlake, TX to Dallas, TX is just 44 miles, meaning all of the commerce, museums, restaurants, sporting events and entertainment venues of The Big D are only a short drive away. That makes the city of Northlake the perfect solution if you’re looking for a small town atmosphere within an hour of all the attractions of two big cities.
Cost of Living in Northlake
The cost of living in Northlake is just slightly above the national average. Housing costs in Northlake, TX are about twice the national average, largely because so many of the homes are newly constructed like the smart homes in Pecan Square! And believe us, they are worth every penny! Other cost-of-living factors align with the national average for food, healthcare, and transportation costs.
What to Do in Northlake
There is a wide variety of things to do in Northlake, TX. Its proximity to Denton, Fort Worth and Dallas provides a diverse array of cultural experiences, restaurants, and sporting events. The area’s natural bounty affords endless opportunities for outdoor recreation such as hiking, boating, horseback riding, and biking. Here are just a few things to do in the Northlake area.
- Boating and Water sports – There are two lakes located within a half-hour of Northlake. Grapevine Lake, an 8,000-acre reservoir is sixteen miles to the southeast while Lake Lewisville is twenty-four miles to the east.
- Go horseback riding at any of the numerous ranches and horse farms, such as Widow Maker Trail rides. Marshall Creek Ranch offers more than 12,000 acres to explore in the Lake Grapevine area.
- Texas Motor Speedway can give you the chance to drive around the track Mario Andretti-style.
- Visit a winery. There are several in the area, including Crosstimers, Umba, and Farina’s. Grapevine’s Urban Wine Trail provides great weekend getaways.
- Visit a nearby park. Canyon Falls Park in Roanoke which includes a bike trail, a playground, an outdoor dining area (bring your own food) and a dog park.
We are excited to have you as part of our Northlake community! We hope we have provided a place for you to start your exploration of the surrounding area.
Is Northlake Texas Safe?
Crimegrade.org gives Northlake, Texas an overall crime grade of A and states that it is in the 90th percentile when it comes to safety. This means that Northlake is safer than 90% of the other cities in the United States. Areavibes.com says the overall crime rate in Northlake is 20% lower than the national average and the rate of violent crime is 64% below the national average.
How far is Northlake Texas from Dallas?
Northlake, Texas is 41.6 miles from Downtown Dallas.
When was Northlake Texas founded?
Northlake was incorporated on December 28, 1960. Community leaders took this action to prevent Northlake from being absorbed into Denton or Fort Worth.
Is Northlake Texas a good place to live?
Northlake, Texas is a great place to live. It has a low crime rate, great schools in the Northwest ISD (which has a 95% parent satisfaction rating), and a location that is convenient to DFW and Alliance airports. The city offers everything residents need and is located just a short drive away from larger cities such as Fort Worth and Denton.