Living in Lantana, TX: Cost, Schools & Safety (2026)

Lantana

Realust Score

↘ -19.7% 1-year

↗ +35.1% 5-year

'20'21'22'23'24'25

Snapshot

Lantana is a master-planned, family-focused community with abundant amenities, strong schools, and a mix of single-family homes and townhomes—great for buyers who want predictable HOA-managed lifestyle, parks/pools/trails and good resale liquidity, while accepting HOA rules, higher community fees in some sections and commuter traffic on major arterials.

Lantana offers a variety of housing product types across well-kept neighborhoods, plentiful community amenities (pools, trails, fitness centers, playgrounds), active social programming and generally strong nearby school options (verify attendance zones). Tradeoffs include HOA restrictions and dues that govern exterior changes and use, limited immediate independence from HOA oversight, possible newer home price premiums and occasional traffic on FM 407/377 during peak commute times.

12,766

Population

+34.9% in 5 years

$599,000

Median Home Price

−19.7% in 1 year

$199,489

Median Income

Average $221,118

4.6/10

School Rating

Denton ISD

✓ Pros

Includes five pools, splash parks, parks, fitness centers, tennis courts, basketball courts, trails, and playgrounds that support active, family-oriented lifestyles.
With multiple Denton ISD schools on-site or nearby, education is a big part of the local appeal.
Close to major highways and within reasonable commute distances to Denton, Dallas, and Fort Worth.

✗ Cons

Home values and HOA costs reflect the quality of amenities and build, often above typical Texas averages.
Continued development can mean ongoing building activity and traffic around major corridors.
While Lantana Town Center and nearby areas provide essentials, a broader array of entertainment and nightlife often means driving to Denton or Flower Mound.

Best for Remote Workers

Realust Score

A – Excellent

100

💰 Prosperity

🎓 Schools

🛡️ Safety

🌳 Lifestyle

🏷️ Affordability

📊 Market

🚗 Commute

📈 Growth

Demographics

Population

12,766Total Population

5,491.5People per sq mile

+34.9%5-Year Growth

Mobility & Migration

6.1%Moved Last Year

93.9%Same Home 1+ Year

2.5%From Out of State

2.0%From Different County

🏡 Very stable neighborhood - most residents are long-term.

Age Distribution

33.6%Under 18

3.7%25-34

15.4%35-44

8.5%65+

Median Age: 39.1 years

Households

3.2Avg Household Size

89.6%Family Households

93.8%Homeownership Rate

54.1%With Kids

85.6%Married

1.4%Single Parent

10.0%Living Alone

5.2%Seniors Alone

Education Level

High School+98.7%

Bachelor's+74.9%

Graduate Degree24.3%

Connectivity & Remote Work

96.2%Broadband Access

96.2%Have Computer

26.2%Work From Home

🌟 High remote work area - great for professionals seeking work-life balance!

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White

76.6%

Two or More

10.2%

Hispanic/Latino

9.3%

Asian

7.4%

Black

5.1%

South Asian

3.5%

Other

0.8%

Foreign Born: 12.4%

Real Estate

💡 Market Insights

🐢

Patient Market

Homes take about 70 days to sell — buyers have time to decide.

💪

Sellers Hold Firm

Homes selling at 98% of asking — minimal negotiation room.

👥

Healthy Buyer Activity

30% of homes are under contract.

📈

Strong Appreciation

Home values up 35% over 5 years — solid long-term growth.

Home Prices

$188Per Sq Ft

$510,000Starter Home

$599,000Median Price

$1,325,000Premium Home

Market Trends

🏠 Home Prices

↓ -19.7%

1-Year Change

+35.1%

5-Year Change

Market Health

299Active Listings

70Median Days on Market

29.8%Under Contract

20%Price Reduced

98%Sale-to-List Ratio

🏷️ Buyer's market: about 23 months of homes for sale, so there's more room to negotiate.

Market Insights

$171/moCheaper to Buy

23 moBuyer's market

6.4%Rental Yield

3xIncome to Buy

-16%vs Region Avg

🏠 Remote Work Fit 86

Excellent for remote workers

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fit 65

Good for families

💼 Investment 100

Strong potential

Typical Home

3,436Sq Ft

4.1Beds

3.9Baths

28,515Lot Sq Ft

2009Year Built

2.4-carGarage

Property Mix

Single Family98%

Townhome0%

Condo0%

Common Features

Pool20%

Garage98%

Single Story10%

Fireplace98%

Central Air88%

Costs & Ownership

$3,029Est. Monthly Payment

$3,200Median Rent

$127/moAvg HOA Fee

98%Have HOA

Investment Indicators

0%Rental VacancyLow (Good)

0/10Low Risk

2%New Construction

$146,025Per Bedroom

Lifestyle

Explore Lantana on Google Maps

🍽️ 60+Restaurants 🌳 60+Parks 💪 54Gyms 🛒 8Grocery ☕ 40Coffee 🍺 25Bars 👶 60+Daycares 🏥 18Hospitals 💊 32Pharmacies 🦷 60+Dentists 📚 2Libraries 🐕 60+Dog Parks 🏛️ 1Museums 🎬 2Theaters

Click any category to explore on Google Maps. Numbers are places within 5 miles.

Rural

Best For: Upscale Community Seekers Growing Families Golf & Outdoor Enthusiasts ★ Remote Workers

Lifestyle Scores

Family Friendly8.7

Outdoor Activities4.7

Nightlife4

Health & Fitness8

Diversity4.7

Weather6.7

Nearby Amenities (within 5 miles)

60+Restaurants

60+Parks

54Gyms

8Grocery

40Coffee

25Bars

2Theaters

60+Daycares

18Hospitals

32Pharmacies

60+Dentists

2Libraries

60+Dog Parks

1Museums

Getting Around

Averaged across Lantana, weighted by where people live. #59 of 84 cities. Most errands need a car here.

10Walk Score

23Bike Score

N/ATransit Score

Local life in Lantana

Lantana is an unincorporated, master-planned community in southern Denton County, about 8 miles south of Denton. Republic Property Group started it on former Rayzor Ranch land; the first residents moved in in 2001, and Forestar Group finished the build-out.

4,107Homes in the Lantana Community Association (Dec 2025)¹⁴

19 minDrive to downtown Denton, off-peak³³

34 minDrive to DFW Airport, off-peak³³

4Denton ISD campuses inside Lantana (3 elementary, 1 middle)^20,21

10Pickleball courts at Ferguson Courts, opened Nov 2024^18,19

C (76)Denton ISD's 2026 TEA rating; Guyer High rated B^22,23

Day-to-day Lantana^{4,6,8,12,13,18,20,27,29,32}

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1Kroger Marketplace & Pharmacy
2Whataburger
3CVS Pharmacy / MinuteClinic
4CommunityMed Family Urgent Care
5RapidMed urgent care
6ER of Texas Highland Village
7The Town Green
8Lantana Community Event Center
9Lantana Visitor Center
10Adkins Elementary
11Blanton Elementary
12E.P. Rayzor Elementary
13Harpool Middle School
14Guyer High School
15Fresh Water Supply Districts office
16DCESD1 Station 511 & Fire Administration
17DCESD1 Station 513

ShopsFood & coffeeHealth careParksCity servicesSchoolsLocations are approximate.

Ferguson Courts (FM 407 at Rayzor Rd.) and the HOA amenity centers are left off the map because no street addresses were found. Lantana Town Center shops use Bartonville addresses. Chipotle (3001 FM 407) is excluded until it opens. Off the map (farther out): Medical City ER Argyle, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound, Denton Public Library South Branch, DCESD1 Station 514.

Lantana's year, month by month^13,14,16

Month	Event	Where
Monthly	HOA board meetings	Community Event Center, 1301 Haverford Ln.
September	Run Lantana 5K & 10K	Community trails and streets
November	Veterans Day Brunch	Lantana Visitor Center, 10185 Lantana Trail
November	Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off	The Town Green, 10249 Lantana Trail
November	Ladies League Holiday Market	Lantana Golf Club
December	HOA Holiday Market	The Town Green
December	Holiday Light Bus Tour	Departs Lantana (Dallas Arboretum, Highland Park)
December	HOA annual meeting & board election	Harpool Middle School cafeteria

Months from the 2025 calendar as reported by the Cross Timbers Gazette. No spring or summer events with dates were found, and 2026 dates were not confirmed. Check lantanalive.com.

Drive times from Lantana³³

Downtown Denton10.7 mi19 min
Southlake Town Square19.4 mi28 min
DFW Airport18.1 mi34 min
Legacy West, Plano20.7 mi34 min
Alliance, Fort Worth20.3 mi35 min
Las Colinas, Irving21.8 mi35 min
Downtown Fort Worth33.1 mi39 min
Dallas Love Field30.4 mi46 min
Downtown Dallas33.8 mi47 min

Realust calculation with the OSRM open routing engine from Lantana Trail (33.0907, -97.1247). Free-flow times; weekday rush hour adds time.

What's in Lantana vs. nearby^{1,4,5,6,7,8,18,19,20,27,28,29,32}

Need	In Lantana / Lantana Town Center	Nearest outside
Full grocery	Kroger Marketplace, 3400 FM 407 E. (remodeled 2026)	-
Pharmacy	Kroger Pharmacy; CVS, 7000 Justin Rd.	-
Walk-in / urgent care	CVS MinuteClinic; CommunityMed Urgent Care, 3600 FM 407	RapidMed, 391 US 377, Argyle
Emergency room	None	Medical City ER Argyle, 7214 Crawford Rd. (24/7)
Hospital	None	Texas Health Presbyterian Flower Mound, 4400 Long Prairie Rd.
Library	None	Denton Public Library South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln.
City hall	None (unincorporated; FWSDs + HOA)	Denton County offices in Denton
Police	None	Denton County Sheriff's Office
Fire / EMS	None inside Lantana confirmed	DCESD1 Station 513, 865 Copper Canyon Rd.
Pickleball / pools	Ferguson Courts (10 courts); HOA pools and amenity centers	-

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High school

None

Guyer High School, 7501 Teasley Ln., Denton

Businesses limited to those with 2024-2026 evidence; Lantana Town Center is in Bartonville.

Read the full local life guide

A planned community with no city government

There is no city hall. Two Denton County Fresh Water Supply Districts (No. 6 and No. 7) run water, sewer and drainage and own some facilities, and the Lantana Community Association (the HOA) runs the pools, parks and amenity centers. The HOA covers 4,107 homes. Its 2025 operating revenue was $5.8 million, mostly from assessments, and assessments rose $10 a month on Jan. 1, 2026. The water districts have rented offices in Bartonville Town Center since 2008 and were weighing an 8,000 sq ft office at FM 407 and Rayzor Road, targeted for summer 2027.

Town center: Lantana Town Center on FM 407

Lantana has no historic downtown. The retail hub is Lantana Town Center, a 42-acre development along FM 407 anchored by a 124,000 sq ft Kroger Marketplace at 3400 FM 407 E. The shopping strip carries Bartonville addresses even though it is marketed under the Lantana name. Kroger reopened on July 24, 2026, after a remodel of about $2.5 million. The store has a pharmacy and a fuel center.

Phase II of the center, across FM 407 from Kroger, has a 24-hour Whataburger at 3101 FM 407 E. Chipotle (3001 FM 407, Suite 100) is under construction, with completion set for December 2026, and Papa John's is planned next door. Mavis Discount Tire and My Dr Now were also announced in June 2026. CVS, with a MinuteClinic inside, is at 7000 Justin Rd.

The Town Green on Lantana Trail, which has a gazebo, is where most community events happen. The private Lantana Golf Club, an 18-hole Jay Morrish course that opened in 2002, is the other social center.

The year runs through the HOA calendar

Lantana's events are put on by the HOA, the nonprofit Lantana Cares and resident groups, not a city. In 2025 the calendar included the Run Lantana 5K and 10K through the community's trails and streets (Sept. 20), a Veterans Day brunch at the Lantana Visitor Center (Nov. 11), the Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off on the Town Green (Nov. 15), the Lantana Ladies League Holiday Market at the golf club (Nov. 19), and an HOA Holiday Market on the Town Green (Dec. 6).

Parks, pools and trails are HOA amenities

Because Lantana has no city parks department, its parks belong to the HOA and the water districts. The HOA runs North and South amenity centers, each with a pool and fitness center, and the South center has a splash pad. Heritage, Larkspur and Sandlin each have a neighborhood pool and park. The Community Event Center at 1301 Haverford Ln. has a splash pad. Tennis and basketball courts are spread through the community. In 2025 the HOA replaced the playgrounds at Larkspur, Heritage, Sandlin and North Amenity, and the rebuilt North Amenity playground (July 2025) has a mobility-friendly surface and sensory equipment.

Ferguson Courts at Lantana, a $2.4 million, 10-court pickleball complex at FM 407 and Rayzor Road, was built by Fresh Water Supply District No. 6 and opened in November 2024. A hike-and-bike trail system runs through greenbelts with underpasses below the main roads.

For lakes, the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area is about 22 minutes away, the Grapevine Lake north shore about 21 minutes, and Ray Roberts Lake State Park (Isle du Bois) about 47 minutes.

Errands, health care and the library

Kroger Marketplace covers groceries and has a pharmacy, and CVS at 7000 Justin Rd. is the other pharmacy. CommunityMed Family Urgent Care (3600 FM 407, Suite 220) is open daily. The nearest freestanding ER is Medical City ER Argyle at 7214 Crawford Rd., open 24 hours. The nearest full hospital is Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound, at 4400 Long Prairie Rd.

Lantana has no public library. The closest is the Denton Public Library South Branch, 3228 Teasley Ln., and the City of Denton offers nonresident cards. Trash and recycling go through Republic Services.

Schools

Lantana is in Denton ISD. Three elementaries sit inside the community: Adkins (1701 Monahan Dr.), Blanton (9501 Stacee Ln.) and E.P. Rayzor (377 Rayzor Rd.). Harpool Middle School is at 9601 Stacee Ln. High school students attend Guyer High School at 7501 Teasley Ln. in south Denton. Denton ISD scored a C (76) in TEA's 2026 ratings, down from a B (80), and Guyer earned a B. In 2025 Harpool and Guyer were both rated A. The Lantana Education Charitable Foundation, funded by a 0.5% fee on Lantana home sales, granted more than $438,000 to these schools in its current fiscal year.

Getting around and public safety

FM 407 (Justin Road) is the main road through Lantana. Off-peak, downtown Denton is about 19 minutes away, DFW Airport about 34, Legacy West in Plano and Alliance in Fort Worth about 34-35, downtown Fort Worth about 39, Love Field about 46 and downtown Dallas about 47. Rush hour takes longer.

Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1, which grew out of the Argyle Volunteer Fire District, provides fire and emergency response. It is a combination paid and volunteer department with stations at 511 Gibbons Rd. S., 865 Copper Canyon Rd. and 6801 Cleveland Gibbs Rd., and in 2021 more than half its calls were EMS. Because Lantana is unincorporated, the Denton County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement, and there is no local police department.

Not confirmed yet

2026 TEA ratings for Adkins, Blanton, E.P. Rayzor and Harpool.
Grade spans for the three Lantana elementaries (PK-5 vs K-5) and confirmation that all of Lantana feeds Harpool and Guyer in 2026-27.
Street addresses for the North and South amenity centers, the Heritage/Larkspur/Sandlin pools and Lantana Golf Club.
Acreage of HOA parks and greenbelts and trail mileage (no community- or district-published figures found).
Which agency provides ambulance transport, and DCESD1's ISO rating.
Whether Ferguson Courts and HOA amenities are open to non-residents.
Spring and summer community events (Fourth of July, Easter, pool events) and 2026 dates for the fall/holiday events.
Opening dates for Chipotle, Papa John's, Mavis Discount Tire and My Dr Now in Lantana Town Center.
Status of the Fresh Water Supply Districts' permanent office (approved or not after the Dec 2025 report).
Nonresident fee for a Denton Public Library card.

Questions people ask

Is Lantana, Texas a city?

No. Lantana is an unincorporated, master-planned community in Denton County. Two Fresh Water Supply Districts (No. 6 and No. 7) provide water, sewer and drainage, and the Lantana Community Association runs the amenities.

Is there a grocery store in Lantana?

Yes. Kroger Marketplace at 3400 FM 407 E. anchors Lantana Town Center. It has a pharmacy and fuel center and reopened in July 2026 after a $2.5 million remodel. The address reads Bartonville.

What school district is Lantana in?

Denton ISD. Adkins, Blanton and E.P. Rayzor elementaries and Harpool Middle School are inside Lantana, and high school students go to Guyer High School in south Denton. Denton ISD was rated C (76) by TEA in 2026, and Guyer was rated B.

Who provides police and fire service in Lantana?

Law enforcement is the Denton County Sheriff's Office, since Lantana is unincorporated. Fire and emergency response come from Denton County Emergency Services District No. 1, the former Argyle Volunteer Fire District.

Where is the nearest emergency room to Lantana?

Medical City ER Argyle at 7214 Crawford Rd. is a 24-hour freestanding ER. The nearest full hospital is Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound at 4400 Long Prairie Rd. For walk-in care, there's CommunityMed Urgent Care at 3600 FM 407 and a MinuteClinic inside CVS at 7000 Justin Rd.

How far is Lantana from DFW Airport and Dallas?

Off-peak, about 34 minutes (18 miles) to DFW Airport and 47 minutes (34 miles) to downtown Dallas. Downtown Denton is about 19 minutes away. Rush hour takes longer.

What amenities does the Lantana HOA have?

North and South amenity centers with pools and fitness centers, neighborhood pools and parks in Heritage, Larkspur and Sandlin, a community event center with a splash pad, the Town Green, tennis and basketball courts, and hike-and-bike trails. The 10-court Ferguson Courts pickleball complex was built by the water district in 2024.

What events does Lantana hold?

In 2025 the calendar included the Run Lantana 5K and 10K in September, a Veterans Day brunch, the Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off on the Town Green in November, and holiday markets in November and December.

Sources (33) · checked Oct 28, 2026

Seasonal Temperatures

January56°39° low

April74°55° low

July94°77° low

October77°58° low

Annual Conditions

218Sunny Days/Year

147Rainy Days/Year

53.3"Annual Rainfall

🌡️ North Texas enjoys a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.

Crime & Safety

Safety Overview

County estimate. Lantana<span class="city-suffix">, TX Housing Guide</span> has no police department of its own; the Denton County Sheriff's Office patrols it. These rates are for all the areas that agency covers, not Lantana<span class="city-suffix">, TX Housing Guide</span> alone, so treat them as a rough guide.

N/ASafety Grade

0.48Violent Crime Rateper 1,000 residents

2.46Property Crime Rateper 1,000 residents

Violent Crime

Assault0

Robbery0

Murder1.88

Rape0

Rates per 100,000 residents

Property Crime

Burglary0

Theft0

Vehicle Theft0

Rates per 100,000 residents

Job Market

Income

$199,489Median Household

$221,118Average Household

$66,969Per Capita

Employment

2.9%Unemployment Rate

+2.6%Job Growth / yr

0.6%Poverty Rate

Income Distribution

$150k+

68.4%

$100k-$150k

16.3%

$75k-$100k

2.6%

$50k-$75k

8.8%

$25k-$50k

2.8%

Under $25k

1.1%

Education

School District

Denton ISDPrimary District

B+District Grade

Top 55%State Ranking

Schools

26Elementary

9Middle

8High School

🏆 Top-Rated Schools (1 A-rated schools in Lantana)

📚 Middle Schools

HARPOOL MIDDLE

(92)

Source: Texas Education Agency 2024-25 Accountability Ratings

Academic Info

13.8:1Student-Teacher Ratio

Transportation

Mobility Scores

10Walk Score

23Bike Score

N/ATransit Score

Commute

31Avg Minutes

64.6%Drive Alone

3.5%Carpool

26.2%Work from Home

Distance To

33.8 miDowntown Dallas

15.4 miDFW Airport

30.9 miLove Field

⚡ EV Charging

No public EV charging stations

Nearest stations may be in adjacent cities

Drive to major employers from Lantana

Rush-hour drive times from the center of Lantana, weekday at 8:00 AM.

Workplace	8 AM rush	No traffic	Distance
Texas Woman's UniversityDenton	23 min	23 min	11.5 mi
University of North TexasDenton	23 min	21 min	10.4 mi
AllianceTexasFort Worth	25 min	24 min	16.8 mi
Charles SchwabWestlake	32 min	25 min	13.6 mi
Fidelity InvestmentsWestlake	33 min	26 min	15.6 mi
DFW AirportDFW	35 min	31 min	17.8 mi
JPMorgan Chase Legacy WestPlano	39 min	33 min	25.2 mi
McKessonLas Colinas	39 min	33 min	20.8 mi

Show all 36 workplaces

Workplace	8 AM rush	No traffic	Distance
Toyota North America HQPlano	39 min	33 min	24.3 mi
Frito-Lay / PepsiCoPlano	40 min	34 min	24.3 mi
Kimberly-ClarkIrving	41 min	35 min	22.9 mi
American AirlinesFort Worth	42 min	37 min	26.6 mi
Capital OnePlano	42 min	36 min	27.2 mi
Downtown Fort WorthFort Worth	42 min	39 min	32.8 mi
Las Colinas Urban CenterIrving	42 min	35 min	23.2 mi
Legacy WestPlano	42 min	35 min	25.4 mi
The StarFrisco	43 min	37 min	27.6 mi
Keurig Dr PepperFrisco	44 min	38 min	26.7 mi
Tyler TechnologiesPlano	47 min	39 min	27.3 mi
Medical City PlanoPlano	48 min	40 min	29 mi
State Farm CityLineRichardson	49 min	41 min	33.1 mi
Telecom CorridorRichardson	49 min	40 min	32.5 mi
UT DallasRichardson	49 min	40 min	30.1 mi
Lockheed MartinFort Worth	51 min	49 min	40.3 mi
Arlington Entertainment DistrictArlington	52 min	47 min	34.2 mi
Galleria / LBJDallas	53 min	39 min	29.6 mi
Texas InstrumentsDallas	56 min	43 min	32.5 mi
RaytheonMcKinney	57 min	50 min	41.7 mi
Southwest AirlinesLove Field	58 min	42 min	29.3 mi
UT Southwestern / Medical DistrictDallas	59 min	42 min	31.1 mi
Dallas Love FieldDallas	62 min	45 min	32 mi
Downtown DallasDallas	64 min	46 min	34.9 mi
AT&TDowntown Dallas	66 min	47 min	34.8 mi
Uptown DallasDallas	67 min	46 min	35.1 mi
Baylor University Medical CenterDallas	71 min	50 min	36.4 mi
SMUUniversity Park	73 min	50 min	34.3 mi

Source: Google Routes forecast, updated October 2026. Find where to live near your work →

Cost of Living

Cost Index (100 = National Average)

Overall100

Housing113

Utilities97

Groceries100

Transportation102

Healthcare100

Monthly Utilities

⚡ Electric $142

💧 Water $52

🔥 Gas $44

📶 Internet $72

Everyday Costs

$823Monthly Groceries (Family of 4)

$3Gas Price (per gallon)

Taxes

8.3%Sales Tax Rate

2.2%Property Tax Rate

Hidden costs in Lantana

Lantana is not a city, so there is no city property tax. Instead, every home sits in one of two water districts, Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No.

2.04–2.10%Base 2025 tax rate in Lantana (Denton ISD + Denton County + ESD #1 + water district), before exemptions; varies by FWSD #6 or #7^1,2,3,6,13

$587,500Median value of owner-occupied homes, ACS 2024 5-year (as reported by America by Numbers)¹⁹

~$860–$890/moEstimated property tax on that home with a standard homestead exemption, 2025 rates^{1,2,3,6,13,16,19}

0.59–0.652025 water-district (FWSD) tax per $100, reported by the districts' news column; a title guide lists about 0.658^1,6

$152.54/moFWSD #6 water + wastewater + trash surcharge at 10,000 gallons, rates effective Feb. 1, 2023 (later $1 increases not included)⁸

$121–$131/moHOA dues shown on 2026 Lantana listings^22,23,24

Where a typical Lantana homestead tax bill goes (2025)^{1,2,3,6,13,16,19}

$10,311/yr

Denton ISD$5,401/yr
Water district (FWSD #6)$3,466/yr
Denton County$1,092/yr
ESD #1 (fire/EMS)$352/yr

Homestead at $587,500 (ACS median), owner under 65, FWSD #6 at 0.59. In FWSD #7 at 0.65 the water-district line is $3,819 and the total $10,664. No city tax: Lantana is unincorporated.

Base 2025 tax rate: Lantana vs. nearby towns^1,2,3,6,13

Lantana (FWSD #7)Denton ISD + county + ESD #1 + FWSD #72.10%
Lantana (FWSD #6)Denton ISD + county + ESD #1 + FWSD #62.04%
Denton (Denton ISD)1.99%
Corinth (Denton ISD)1.93%
Highland Village (Lewisville ISD)1.80%
Argyle (Argyle ISD)1.70%
Flower Mound (Lewisville ISD)1.69%
Copper Canyon (Denton ISD)1.66%
Bartonville (Denton ISD)1.57%

Other towns' totals are city + ISD + county from Old Republic Title and leave out ESDs, MUDs and PIDs that apply to some addresses. Lantana pays a water-district rate instead of a city rate.

Monthly cost beyond the mortgage (sourced parts only)^{1,2,3,6,8,13,19,21,24,25}

$1,118/mo

Property tax (homestead, FWSD #6)$859/mo
Water + sewer (districts' posted rates, 10,000 gal)$128/mo
HOA (Garner East listings)$131/mo

Partial. Water and sewer use the districts' posted rates; trash, electric, gas, internet and insurance are not included.

Utility providers in Lantana^{3,5,8,10,21,22,25}

Service	Provider	Notes
Water & wastewater	Denton County FWSD #6 or #7	Water $41 incl. 1,000 gal, then $4.00/1,000; sewer $31.50 incl. 1,000 gal, then $3.85/1,000 (winter average)
Trash & recycling	Republic Services via the water districts	$24/month surcharge (2023), since raised
Fire & EMS	Denton County ESD #1	Funded by the 0.06 ESD tax since the 2023 annexation
Electric	Not confirmed	Confirm provider by address
Natural gas	Not confirmed	Listings show gas heat and cooking
Internet	Spectrum, Frontier (fiber work in district, 2026)	Prices not checked

Read the full hidden costs guide

No city tax, but a water-district tax on every home

Lantana is not a city, so there is no city property tax. Instead, every home sits in one of two water districts, Denton County Fresh Water Supply District No. 6 or No. 7. These districts run water, wastewater, trash, roads, drainage and parks, and they tax property to pay for them and their bonds.

A Lantana homestead pays four units: Denton ISD at 1.2069, a water district at roughly 0.59 to 0.65, Denton County at 0.1859, and Emergency Services District No. 1 at 0.06. All rates are per $100 of value. Together that is about 2.04% to 2.10% before exemptions, higher than nearby towns such as Argyle, Flower Mound and Bartonville.

At the ACS median home value of $587,500, the 2025 bill comes to about $10,300 a year in FWSD #6 and about $10,660 in FWSD #7, or $860 to $890 a month. The school district's $140,000 homestead exemption does most of the work. Recent Lantana listings show annual taxes of $11,300 to $13,500.

The water-district rate has been falling

FWSD #6 charged about 0.74 for tax year 2022 and 0.69 for 2023. Both districts cut to about 66 cents in September 2024. In September 2025, according to the districts' news column, FWSD #6 dropped to 59 cents and FWSD #7 to 65 cents. A title-company guide still lists about 0.658 for both, so confirm the current rate on the tax statement.

The districts still carry bond debt. FWSD #6 alone had $27.4 million in bonds outstanding in 2023, and voters have authorized more.

School district and fire service

Lantana homes on recent listings are in Denton ISD. Denton ISD voters raised the rate by 5 cents in November 2025, to 1.2069. Argyle ISD, next door, charged 1.1727 for 2025 and approved 1.1558 in August 2026. Check the ISD by address.

Since November 2023, Lantana has been part of Denton County ESD No. 1, which runs fire and EMS. Before that, the HOA paid for fire service under a contract. The ESD rate is 6 cents per $100.

Water, trash and other bills

The water districts bill water, wastewater and trash together. Their posted rates: water is $41 a month including the first 1,000 gallons, then $4.00 per 1,000 gallons up to 10,000 and higher tiers above that. Sewer is $31.50 including the first 1,000 gallons, then $3.85 per 1,000, based on your December-February average ($60 a month for new residents until that average is set). A home using 10,000 gallons of water with a 6,000-gallon winter average pays about $128 a month for water and sewer before trash.

Confirm the electric provider by address before you buy. Spectrum and Frontier have both done fiber work in the district.

HOA dues and renting

Recent listings show HOA dues of $121 to $131 a month. The Lantana Community Association held assessments flat for 2025.

Shoppers also pay a half-cent sales tax to Denton County Development District No. 4 at Lantana-area businesses, including those on the FM 407 corridor. The district offers grants from it for local projects, business expansions and community events.

Most homes are owner-occupied. The ACS 2024 estimate puts median rent at about $3,460 a month, based on a small number of rentals.

Not confirmed yet

What are the current FWSD #6 and #7 water, wastewater and trash rates?
Which subdivisions or phases are in FWSD #6 vs. FWSD #7?
What does homeowners insurance typically cost for a $590,000 home in Lantana?
What share of Lantana parcels sits in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area?
What is the mean commute time, and what do tolls cost on the main routes to Dallas and Fort Worth?
Which internet providers serve each section, and at what price?
What are 2026 adopted rates for Denton ISD, Denton County, ESD #1 and both FWSDs?

Questions people ask

What is the property tax rate in Lantana, TX?

About 2.04% to 2.10% before exemptions for 2025: Denton ISD 1.2069, a water district (FWSD #6 about 0.59 or FWSD #7 about 0.65), Denton County 0.1859 and ESD #1 0.06. There is no city tax.

How much are property taxes on a $590,000 home in Lantana?

About $10,300 to $10,700 a year ($860 to $890 a month) with a standard homestead exemption, based on 2025 rates. As a rental with no exemptions, about $12,000 to $12,350.

What is FWSD #6 and FWSD #7 in Lantana?

They are the two Denton County Fresh Water Supply Districts that cover Lantana. They provide water, wastewater, trash, roads, drainage and parks, and they levy a property tax. Every Lantana home is in one of them.

Who provides water and trash service in Lantana?

The water districts. They buy water from Upper Trinity Regional Water District and contract with Republic Services for trash, billed together on the district bill.

What school district is Lantana in?

Recent listings and Wikipedia show Denton ISD (Guyer High School). Check by address, since Argyle ISD borders the area.

Who provides fire protection in Lantana?

Denton County ESD No. 1. Voters added Lantana to the district in November 2023, and it levies 6 cents per $100.

How much are HOA dues in Lantana?

Recent listings show $121 to $131 a month. Amounts vary by section.

Sources (25) · checked Oct 28, 2026

What’s coming

Public projects that will change daily life in Lantana: new jobs, roads, schools and places to go. Every project links to its source.

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FM 407 widening

TxDOT proposes widening 11.5 miles of FM 407 from Bill Cook Road to FM 1830 from two lanes to six, with bike and pedestrian paths. A $40M segment at I-35W is set for bids in Sep. 2027.

Why it matters: A wider FM 407 for Argyle, Lantana and Northlake commuters.

Also in Argyle · Northlake · Justin

TxDOT, Jan 2026Checked Oct 2026

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Growth story in Lantana

Lantana sits in unincorporated Denton County, about 8 miles south of Denton. Republic Property Group planned it in 1999 on former Rayzor family ranch land, broke ground on March 16, 2000, and saw its first residents move in on July 31, 2001, in the Larkspur and Sandlin sections.

10,785Residents at the 2020 Census (Lantana CDP)¹

+56.9%Population change, 2010 to 2020 Census¹

1,780Acres in the Lantana master plan⁷

3,942Housing units, ACS 2020-2024 (2,656 in 2011-2015)^2,4

$587,500Median owner-occupied home value, ACS 2020-2024²

33,177Denton ISD students (2026 state data)²¹

Lantana CDP population, 2010 and 2020 Census¹

6,8742010

10,7852020

Decennial counts only. Lantana was not a CDP before 2010, and the Census Bureau publishes no annual estimates for CDPs.

Denton ISD enrollment, actual and projected (3Q22 report)¹⁸

30K2018-19

31K2019-20

30K2020-21

32K2021-22

33K2022-23

33K2023-24 (projected)

34K2024-25 (projected)

35K2025-26 (projected)

35K2026-27 (projected)

36K2027-28 (projected)

All figures from the district's 3Q22 demographic report. 2023-24 onward are that report's projections, marked as projected.

Enrollment at Denton ISD campuses serving Lantana (2026)²¹

E.P. Rayzor Elementary537 students
Blanton Elementary444 students
Adkins Elementary415 students
Harpool Middle938 students
Guyer High2,564 students

Texas Tribune, 2026 state data.

Lantana and nearby master-planned communities^{7,8,9,26,27,28,29,30,31}

Community	Developer	Builders	Planned size	Status	Location
Lantana	Republic Property Group; Forestar (from 2014)	American Legend, Huntington, Standard Pacific, CalAtlantic	1,780 acres	Final phase opened 2017	Unincorporated Denton County, 76226
Reata (Lantana)	Forestar	CalAtlantic (now Lennar)	n/p	Opened 2017	811 Garland Dr
Harvest (nearby)	Hillwood	n/p	1,000 acres, ~3,000 homes	Selling (2024)	NW corner FM 407 / I-35W
Pecan Square (nearby)	Hillwood	8 builders (unnamed)	1,157 acres, ~3,000 homes	Opened 2019 (planned); n/c	Northlake
Canyon Falls (nearby)	Sekisui House / Newland (from 2015)	n/p	1,200 acres, ~1,750 homes	n/c	Cross Timbers Dr, Flower Mound
Furst Ranch (nearby)	n/p	Ashton Woods	n/p	Selling	2109 Tupelo Trail, Argyle

n/p = not published; n/c = not confirmed for 2026. Planned sizes are as announced by developers; dates differ by row.

Lantana and nearby growth^{8,11,26,29,30,31,33}

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1Lantana CDP (Census internal point)
2Reata sales center (2017)
3E.P. Rayzor Elementary
4Blanton Elementary
5Harpool Middle School
6Adkins Elementary
7Guyer High School

NeighborhoodsNeighborhoodsSchoolsLocations are approximate.

Only the CDP point carries coordinates (Census Gazetteer internal point).

Private-sector jobs near Lantana, by ZIP code (2023)³²

DFW Airport (75261)63,249 jobs
Fort Worth (76177)43,241 jobs
Grapevine (76051)42,349 jobs
Roanoke (76262)33,349 jobs
Lewisville (75067)27,887 jobs
Denton (76201)22,628 jobs
Flower Mound (75028)20,591 jobs
Denton (76205)10,971 jobs
Denton (76210)10,551 jobs
Flower Mound (75022)7,557 jobs
Argyle (76226)ZIP 76226 includes Lantana and Argyle6,536 jobs
Justin (76247)3,305 jobs

Census ZIP Code Business Patterns, March 2023 paid employees. Excludes government jobs and the self-employed. ZIP areas do not match city limits.

Median home value, Lantana CDP (ACS 5-year)^2,3,4

321K2011-15

397K2015-19

426K2017-21

483K2018-22

542K2019-23

588K2020-24

Owner estimates, nominal dollars, five-year periods. 2020-2024 margin of error plus or minus $49,188.

Median household income, Lantana CDP (ACS 5-year)^2,3,4

135K2011-15

148K2015-19

178K2017-21

205K2018-22

200K2019-23

199K2020-24

Nominal dollars. 2020-2024 margin of error plus or minus $36,082.

Read the full growth story guide

A ranch turned planned community

The plan covers 1,780 acres around an 18-hole golf course. In 2014 Forestar Group, the original equity partner, bought out Republic's interest. Lantana has no city government. Water, sewer and drainage come from Denton County Fresh Water Supply Districts 6 and 7, and in November 2023 voters added Lantana to Denton County Emergency Services District 1 for fire and EMS, 92.2% in favor.

Population: 10,785 at the 2020 Census

Lantana first appeared as a census-designated place in 2010, with 6,874 residents. The 2020 Census counted 10,785, up 56.9%.

The Census Bureau does not publish yearly estimates for unincorporated places, and no NCTCOG figure for Lantana was found. The American Community Survey puts the 2020-2024 average at 12,766, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2,000. No agency publishes a population projection for Lantana.

Housing: a plan near its end

In April 2014 the developer counted 2,885 occupied homes and said 400 to 500 lots were left, a little under 10% of the plan. In March 2017 CalAtlantic Homes opened Reata, which it called the final phase, with homes from the high $500,000s.

Census survey data show 2,656 housing units in 2011-2015 and 3,942 in 2020-2024. In the latest period, 3,698 occupied homes were owner-occupied and 244 were rented. Denton County issues permits here, and the Census Bureau reports them only for the county's unincorporated area as a whole, so there is no Lantana-only permit count.

Several newer master-planned communities are nearby. Hillwood's Harvest (about 3,000 homes, started 2012) and Pecan Square (about 3,000 homes, started 2018) are near FM 407 and I-35W. Canyon Falls in west Flower Mound planned about 1,750 homes. Ashton Woods is selling at Furst Ranch in Argyle. These communities are outside Lantana and may have different school districts and tax rates, so check each address.

Roads and jobs

TxDOT plans to widen FM 407 from two lanes to six between Bill Cook Road and FM 1830 at a cost of $171 million, with a public hearing set for April 2026 and no construction date. It also plans $260.7 million in I-35W frontage roads from just south of FM 407 to FM 2449, with bidding planned for December 2027.

Census business data for March 2023 count 6,536 private-sector jobs in the 76226 ZIP code, which covers Lantana and Argyle. Nearby ZIP codes with more jobs include DFW Airport (63,249), Fort Worth 76177 (43,241), Grapevine 76051 (42,349), Roanoke 76262 (33,349), Lewisville 75067 (27,887) and Denton 76201 (22,628).

Schools

Lantana is zoned to Denton ISD. E.P. Rayzor (opened 2002), Blanton (2008) and Adkins (2014) elementaries and Harpool Middle have Lantana addresses. High school students attend Guyer High in Denton. State data for 2026 show 537, 444, 415, 938 and 2,564 students at those campuses.

District enrollment grew from 30,169 in 2018-19 to 32,543 in 2022-23 and was 33,177 in 2026 state data. The district's 2Q24 report projected more than 36,600 students by 2028-29. Voters passed a $750 million bond in 2018 and $1.418 billion in bond propositions in May 2023, and approved a 5-cent tax rate increase in November 2025 with 52.93% of the vote.

Values and incomes

The median owner-estimated home value rose from $321,100 in 2011-2015 to $396,600 in 2015-2019 and $587,500 in 2020-2024. Median household income was $135,347 in 2011-2015 and $199,489 in 2020-2024. These are five-year survey averages with wide margins of error.

Not confirmed yet

How many lots in Lantana remain unbuilt, if any?
Will TxDOT's FM 407 widening change access at Lantana's entrances, and when will construction start?
Will Denton ISD call another bond, and what would it fund near Guyer High?
Are there any plans for Lantana to incorporate or be annexed by a neighboring town?

Questions people ask

What is the population of Lantana, Texas?

The 2020 Census counted 10,785 residents. The Census Bureau does not publish annual estimates for Lantana because it is unincorporated; the ACS 2020-2024 average is 12,766 (plus or minus 2,000).

Is Lantana, Texas a city?

No. It is an unincorporated master-planned community in Denton County. Services come from fresh water supply districts, Denton County and Denton County ESD 1.

Who developed Lantana?

Republic Property Group started it in 1999-2000. Forestar Group bought out Republic's interest in 2014 and finished development.

Is Lantana still building new homes?

CalAtlantic opened Reata, described as the final phase, in 2017. Nearby, Harvest was selling in 2024 and Ashton Woods was selling at Furst Ranch in Argyle in October 2026.

What school district serves Lantana?

Denton ISD. Rayzor, Blanton and Adkins elementaries and Harpool Middle are in Lantana; Guyer High is in Denton.

Is FM 407 being widened near Lantana?

TxDOT plans a $171 million widening of FM 407 to six lanes between Bill Cook Road and FM 1830. A public hearing was set for April 2026; construction timing was not announced.

How much are homes in Lantana?

The ACS 2020-2024 median owner-estimated value is $587,500, up from $321,100 in 2011-2015.

Sources (33) · checked Oct 28, 2026

Lantana at a glance

Lantana, TX (Denton County) has a Realust Score of 88/100, ranking #17 of 84 North Texas cities. Key numbers: median home price $599,000, population 12,766, school rating 4.6/10.

What is Lantana's Realust Score?

Lantana has a Realust Score of 88 out of 100 (A, Excellent), which ranks #17 of 84 North Texas cities. That is 86 from eight weighted categories plus a 2-point price-tier bonus.

How much does a home cost in Lantana, TX?

The median home price in Lantana is $599,000. Prices changed -19.7% over the past year and +35.1% over five years.

How good are the schools in Lantana?

Lantana's primary school district is Denton ISD (rated 4.6/10, district grade B+, Top 55% in Texas). It scores 70/100 on Realust's Schools category.

Is Lantana, TX safe?

Lantana has no police department of its own; the Denton County Sheriff's Office patrols it. Across the areas that agency covers, the 2025 rate was 0.48 violent and 2.46 property crimes per 1,000 residents. That is a county estimate, not a figure for Lantana alone.

How long is the commute from Lantana?

The average commute in Lantana is 31 minutes. It is 33.8 mi to downtown Dallas and 15.4 mi to DFW Airport.

What is the population of Lantana, TX?

Lantana has 12,766 residents, a change of +34.9% over five years. The median household income is $199,489.

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