Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
12%
Northlake
Northlake, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,436
Population
13,981
Renter Mix
28% Rent
The perfect rural oasis in northeast Texas
Rural
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Commuter
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Northlake, Texas is a true reprieve from big city life. This abundantly rural area offers miles of untouched land, dirt roads, and peace and quiet. But among the natural land lies neighborhoods that boast lush lawns, spacious lots, and safe residential streets. Upscale apartments surround the city of Northlake, but various Texas-style single-family homes sit within the city itself.
Interstate 35 West travels through town, giving residents quick and easy access to neighboring areas such as Denton and Fort Worth. Northlake is adjacent to the Texas Motor Speedway, bringing in an abundance of residents and tourists alike to Fort Worth for this beloved sport and pastime. As one of Texas’s biggest cities, Northlake residents have convenient access to Fort Worth, which is about half an hour from town.
Northlake is conveniently situated just 12 miles southwest of Denton, a flourishing family-friendly community with well-known universities, a historic downtown district, community festivals, and picturesque parks!
Northlake houses the Aero Valley Airport, formerly the Northwest Regional Airport, and has convenient access to the Fort Worth Alliance Airport and the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, situated about 30 miles southeast of town. This quiet, rural area is the perfect natural oasis away from big city living while still boasting metropolitan proximity!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$109,076
Average: $134,490
Education
4,623
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,604
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Northlake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Northlake, TX is $1,582 for a studio, $1,357 for one bedroom, $1,683 for two bedrooms, and $2,221 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northlake has decreased by -8.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,357/month
750 Sq Ft
House
$3,213/month
2,372 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Northlake, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Alan and Andra Perrin Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rafes Urban Astronomy Center
Military Bases
Airports
- Dallas-Fort Worth International
- Dallas Love Field
Top Apartments in Northlake
Houses for Rent in Northlake
Methodology
† 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.