City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Northlake, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Northlake - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

7,138
Residents
$119,803
Median income
$482,700
Median home
$1,931
Median rent (state)

Northlake - the verdict

Nationally, Northlake sits in the 87th percentile for household income and the 43rd percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

87th
percentile, household income
84th
percentile, home value
80th
percentile, median rent
43rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Northlake, TX

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 7,138 residents in Northlake, a small town within Texas. The typical household in Northlake brings in $119,803 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 7.4%. Home values in Northlake run a median of $482,700, and the median resident age is 28.4 years. 49.0% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 79.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 637 residential building permits were authorized in Northlake (Rapid Growth), up 22% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Northlake reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1584.9 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Texas scores 97.1 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,931 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Texas's average monthly utility costs around $223 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 96.9 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

7,138 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$119,803 /yr

Poverty 7.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Northlake compare to other US cities?

Here's how Northlake stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 87% higher than other cities
Home value 84% pricier than other cities
Median rent 80% pricier than other cities
Safety 43% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Texas and the picture shifts: Northlake ranks #361 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Northlake against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Texas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Texas-relative analysis

Median Home Value is Northlake's strongest outlier among Texas cities

Among the 1,505 Texas cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Northlake ranks #87 - the 94th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Northlake only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#142 of 1,520
91st percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 1,663
92nd percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#87 of 1,505
94th percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#927 of 1,663
44th percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#142 of 1,663
91st percentile in Texas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Texas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

87thIncome percentile
43rdSafety percentile

87th percentile nationally for median household income · 43rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Northlake's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Northlake's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 49 Avg. percentile National median
Northlake's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Northlake's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$482,700 16th percentile more affordable than 16% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Northlake $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Northlake, TX Northlake, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Northlake, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Northlake, TX median $119,803/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Northlake, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Northlake, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 49.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 79.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
7,138
Median Income
$119,803
Median Home Value
$482,700
Median Age
28.4
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Labor force participation
79.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
49.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1584.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
140.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1444.0
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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4,000 residents6,000 residents8,000 residents10,000 residents12,000 residents14,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 5,524 residents 12,036 residents ▲ +117.9%
Northlake's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Rapid Growth
Total Permits (2024)
637
housing units authorized
Single-Family
637
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
89.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 521
2020 639
2021 923
2022 330
2023 596
2024 637

Permit volume increased 22% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
75.4%
Carpool
9.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.7%
Work from Home
12.0%
Other
1.9%

Based on 3,716 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Northlake sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,931/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
96.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Seminole
7,097 people
Gonzales
7,180 people
Decatur
7,087 people
Belterra
7,190 people
Jasper
7,215 people
Kingsland
7,246 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Northlake's 7,138 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Wailua Homesteads, HI
7,136 people
Lincoln, AL
7,135 people
Dacula, GA
7,135 people
Floris, VA
7,135 people
Burton, SC
7,132 people
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA
7,144 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Northlake's $119,803 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Bellemeade, KY
$119,792 median income
Abington, MA
$119,787 median income
La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
$119,775 median income
Vassar College, NY
$119,836 median income
Narberth, PA
$119,863 median income
Cataula, GA
$119,737 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Northlake, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Northlake, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 63.2% 12.4% 6.9% 15.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 22.2% White 63.2% Black or African American 12.4% Asian 1.8% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 6.9% Two or more races 15.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Northlake compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Northlake (this city) 7,138 $119,803
Seminole 7,097 $62,325
Gonzales 7,180 $50,324
Decatur 7,087 $71,919
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Northlake, TX?

What is the population of Northlake, TX? +

Northlake, TX counts 7,138 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Northlake, TX? +

In Northlake, the typical household earns $119,803 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Northlake? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Northlake; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Northlake, TX safe? +

Northlake has a total crime rate of 1584.9 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Northlake, TX? +

Homes in Northlake carry a median value of $482,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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