Southlake, Texas
Southlake is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 17 miles northeast of Fort Worth, with a population of about 31,500. Parts of Southlake also extend into Denton County.
Denton · Tarrant
Counties
31,500
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
21.8 sq mi
Land Area
17 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. · Southlake on Wikipedia
Southlake City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Southlake.
Major roads: State Hwy 114 · State Hwy 114L Bus · State Hwy 26 · State Hwy 360
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Southlake from our research
What we've verified about Southlake, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Four country settlements that incorporated in 1956 to dodge annexation, took a schoolgirl's name, and became one of Texas's wealthiest towns. Details →
- Dining
- 134 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Asian · Mexican & Tex-Mex; 36 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 260 public schools within 12 miles, across 27 districts and charters, mainly Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, Carroll ISD and Keller 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: Cedar Hill (25 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (25 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Elm Fork Unit (28 mi). Nearest lakes: Grapevine Lake (3 mi), Lewisville Lake (16 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 31 licensed plumbers, 58 licensed HVAC contractors and 35 licensed electricians serve Southlake. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Southlake, Texas
Southlake 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 Southlake
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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