Flower Mound, Texas
Flower Mound is a city in Denton County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 23 miles northeast of Fort Worth, with a population of about 79,990. Parts of Flower Mound also extend into Tarrant County.
Denton · Tarrant
Counties
79,990
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
41.9 sq mi
Land Area
23 mi
to Fort Worth
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Flower Mound on Wikipedia
Flower Mound City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Flower Mound.
Major roads: I-35 · Hwy 377 · State Hwy 114 · State Hwy 114 Bus · State Hwy 170 · State Loop 118 · US Hwy 377 · US Hwy 77
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Flower Mound from our research
What we've verified about Flower Mound, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A town named for a real wildflower-covered mound, incorporated in 1961 to dodge annexation, tied to Neiman Marcus royalty. Details →
- Dining
- 159 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Asian · Pizza & Italian; 44 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 194 public schools within 12 miles, across 22 districts and charters, mainly Lewisville ISD, Denton ISD and Northwest ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (19 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Elm Fork Unit (22 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Isle du Bois Unit (23 mi). Nearest lakes: Grapevine Lake (3 mi), Lewisville Lake (11 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 30 licensed plumbers, 55 licensed HVAC contractors and 26 licensed electricians serve Flower Mound. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Flower Mound, Texas
Flower Mound lies in two counties: Denton and Tarrant, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Flower Mound
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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