Southlake combines a relaxing affluent country lifestyle with extensive city amenities and serves as the central meeting place for the area. Town Square, Central Market and downtown brownstones give the city a hip, urban feel, yet the neighborhoods are safe, family-friendly and boast sidewalks and bike paths within 675 park acres. In fact D magazine rated Southlake as the #2 suburb in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area in 2008.
The outdoor central community place is Town Square, an experience and destination in itself with casual and fine restaurants (27 dining opportunities), over 110 shops, a Hilton Hotel and a Harkins movie theatre.
Featuring the highly rated Carroll school system and one of the highest ranked football teams in the nation, the town has a lot of school spirit and energy. Playoffs are held in Texas Stadium as the whole town wouldn't miss it! Voted the most family-centered top suburb by D Magazine, 60% of Southlake families have kids under 18.
Timarron County Club, a ClubCorp course, offers championship golf designed by the legendary Byron Nelson. Homes with exceptional vistas surround this scenic course.
While the population growth has been 8.3% a year since 1990, half acre zoning protection has ensured a spacious feel to the neighborhoods. With a population of 26,000, the city sprawls over 22 square miles. Homes range from $400,000 to the multi-millions and have historically shown good growth in value.
The Southlake Newcomers Club serves all the local communities, has a social and philanthropic mission and 200 members. Dedicated to helping families get settled into the community, it is ideal for making new friends and offers a wide range of opportunities for socializing.
Links to Additional Information: ci.southlake.tx.us, southlaketownsquare.com, centralmarket.com, southlakecarroll.edu, clubcorp.com,
southlakenewcomersclub.com
