Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
9%
Little Elm
Little Elm, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,352
Population
57,744
Renter Mix
31% Rent
Little Elm has Texas charm and noteworthy lakefront lifestyle!
Lakefront
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Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Great Schools
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Texas
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If you’re interested in living lakeside surrounded by safe neighborhoods and suburban conveniences, then look no further than Little Elm. This quaint suburb goes by the motto “The Town with a Lake Attitude” in hopes that residents not only live here, but play too!
Nestled on Lewisville Lake, the majority of Little Elm’s land rests on the shoreline. Because lakefront property is so popular, the city continues to grow as well as expand its amenities offered. Situated just 37 miles northwest of Dallas, residents have access to one of the state’s biggest cities with loads of business opportunities and attractions.
Supermarkets, retailers, parks, and restaurants are all within reach from your Little Elm apartment. Excellent schools belong to the Little Elm Independent School District, and residents love taking a trip to Little Elm Park’s sprawling beach, open lawns, and athletic fields. From apartments to houses and affordable to luxury, this lakefront Texas town has it all for your housing needs.
Explore the City
11111111Sky view of the Entertainment District
Experience the best outdoor beach at Little Elm Park in the Little Elm neighborhood.
Cottonwood Pontoon Boat landing in the Little Elm neighborhood.
McCord Park in Little Elm has many activities to enjoy including a splash pad.
Catch a quick game of baseball at Cottonwood Park in Little Elm.
Little Elm.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$107,446
Average: $123,984
Education
18,574
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
31,646
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Little Elm has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Little Elm, TX is $1,022 for a studio, $1,356 for one bedroom, $1,893 for two bedrooms, and $2,368 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Little Elm has decreased by -6.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,356/month
749 Sq Ft
House
$2,602/month
2,259 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,129/month
691 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,288/month
1,664 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Little Elm, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
712 Students
Public
Grades K-5
602 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
670 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
585 Students
North Texas Collegiate Academy-East Campus
Public
Grades PK-8
253 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,181 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
992 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
932 Students
North Texas Collegiate Academy-East Campus
Public
Grades PK-8
253 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,514 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
- Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
Airports
- Dallas-Fort Worth International
- Dallas Love Field
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.