Lewisville, TX
Situated about 45 minutes north of downtown Dallas, Lewisville, TX offers opportunities for residents to escape the hustle and bustle. While the residential areas are a mix of suburban and urban, the city is nestled along the south shore of Lewisville Lake. With 9,000 protected acres of nature and 233 miles of shoreline, Lewisville is a recreational hub for Dallas-area residents.
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Brief history
Originally named Holford’s Prairie back in the 1840s, Lewisville began to expand rapidly with the completion of Lewisville Lake, which serves as a water source for Dallas and its suburbs. Further growth came when the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport opened south of the city in 1974. The city’s pride in its dedication to steady growth and family-friendly development is evidenced by their motto “Deep Roots. Broad Wings. Bright Future.â€
Real estate snapshot
The housing market in Lewisville is quite hot, and homes don’t stay on the market long. Median home prices are similar to nearby Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs, but home value has appreciated an impressive 19% in the past year. It is worth noting that most residents (58%) rent their homes here.
Demographics
The median household income of Lewisville, TX is 22% higher than the state’s median. Demographically, 71.5% of the population is white, with a sizable Black and Asian population at 14% and 12.9%, respectively.
Quality of schools
Lewisville is served by the Lewisville Independent School District, which is a highly regarded school system. It has 52,218 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-ratio of 14-to-1.
Fun things to do
- Spend the day at with a plethora of activities including fishing, water sports, hiking & biking trails, and more. Fun fact: Lewisville Lake is the official “Urban Bass Fishing Capital of Texas.â€
- With a buzzing live music scene, you can always in this town. Lewisville’s live music pedigree includes being the host of the 1969 Texas International Pop Festival.
- Stroll through and be transported back in time with its historic buildings built in the 1880s. You’ll find live performances, ghost tours, a distillery and winery, food, and vintage shopping.
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