Cross Roads
Realust Score
72
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+0.0%
1-year
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+41.9%
5-year
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Growing
• 60% velocity
Snapshot
Cross Roads is a small, semi-rural bedroom community with a strong small-town feel, good schools (confirm zoning), and affordable single-family housing—best for buyers seeking quieter, family-oriented living with larger lots and lower home prices while accepting limited local services, reliance on nearby cities for shopping and medical care, and a car-dependent lifestyle.
Cross Roads offers established neighborhoods and newer subdivisions on modest-to-large lots, a low-density street network, and easy drives to Denton, Argyle and nearby highways; residents typically enjoy lower housing entry costs than some neighboring suburbs, community events and proximity to quality schools, but should expect minimal local retail, few restaurants and limited municipal amenities. Tradeoffs include potential variability in utility setups (some properties on septic/well), possible special tax districts or recent development assessments, seasonal commuter congestion on key routes, and floodplain considerations on lower lying parcels.
Best For:
Spacious Property Seekers
Family Focused Residents
Denton/DFW Commuters
1,892
Population
$425,000
Median Home Price
$125,000
Median Income
5.5/10
School Rating
✓ Pros
- Quiet, tree-lined roads and spacious lots feel rural while still being accessible to Denton and the DFW metroplex.
- No municipal property tax means lower overall tax bills compared with nearby cities.
- High-quality public schools in Denton ISD and Aubrey ISD attract families.
✗ Cons
- While there is basic retail along Highway 380, major shopping, entertainment, and nightlife require a drive.
- As population increases, balancing new development with the historic country feel is an ongoing community focus.
- Larger lots and regional demand have driven home values up, making entry cost higher than in some other small North Texas towns.
Best for First-Time Buyers
72
Realust Score
B – Good
78
💰 Prosperity
79
🎓 Schools
48
🛡️ Safety
81
🌳 Lifestyle
86
🏷️ Affordability
75
📊 Market
52
🚗 Commute
78
📈 Growth
Demographics
Population
1,892
Total Population
310.0
People per sq mile
+73.9%
5-Year Growth
Age Distribution
24.2%
Under 18
10.8%
25-34
15.5%
35-44
13.0%
65+
Median Age: 42.5 years
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
82.5%
Family Households
95.6%
Homeownership Rate
Education Level
94.2%
High School+
42.5%
Bachelor's+
15.8%
Graduate Degree
Connectivity & Remote Work
16.9%
🏠 Work From Home
Racial & Ethnic Composition
White
85.2%
Hispanic/Latino
9.5%
Black
3.5%
Asian
2.8%
Two or More
2.5%
Foreign Born: 6.8%
Momentum
60
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Stable
'20
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'22
'23
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'25
Real Estate
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💡 Market Insights
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Patient Market
Homes take about 157 days to sell — buyers have time to decide.
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Healthy Buyer Activity
28% of homes are under contract.
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Strong Appreciation
Home values up 42% over 5 years — solid long-term growth.
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Established Neighborhoods
Mostly existing homes — mature trees and settled communities.
Home Prices
$619
Per Sq Ft
$314,900
Starter Home
$425,000
Median Price
$4,999,100
Premium Home
Market Trends ⚠️
🏠 Home Prices
Limited Data
↑ +7.7%
1-Year Change
+41.9%
5-Year Change
Market Health
489
Active Listings
157
Median Days on Market
28.3%
Under Contract
20%
Price Reduced
🏷️ Buyer-friendly market - more room to negotiate.
Market Insights
$76/mo
🏠 Cheaper to Buy
2.5 mo
📦 Seller's market
6.3%
📈 Rental Yield
3.4x
🏷️ Income to Buy
+175%
📍 vs Region Avg
💼 Investment
100
Strong potential
Typical Home
2,714
Sq Ft
3.9
🛏️ Beds
3.1
🚿 Baths
184,174
🌳 Lot Sq Ft
2005
📅 Year Built
2.2-car
🚗 Garage
Property Mix
77.5%
🏠 Single Family
0%
🏘️ Townhome
0%
🏢 Condo
Common Features
17.5%
🏊 Pool
77.5%
🚗 Garage
37.5%
🏠 Single Story
55%
🔥 Fireplace
70%
❄️ Central Air
7.5%
🌊 Waterfront
Costs & Ownership
$2,149
Est. Monthly Payment
$2,225
Median Rent
$45/mo
Avg HOA Fee
67.5%
Have HOA
Investment Indicators
0%
🏢 Rental Vacancy
Low (Good)
0/10
📊 Low Risk
0%
🏗️ New Construction
$108,800
💰 Per Bedroom
Lifestyle
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Rural
Lifestyle Scores
6.7
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
4.7
🏃 Outdoor Activities
4.7
🌙 Nightlife
6
💪 Health & Fitness
7.3
🌍 Diversity
6.7
☀️ Weather
Nearby Amenities (within 5 miles)
🍽️
60+
Restaurants
🌳
60+
Parks
💪
43
Gyms
🛒
3
Grocery
☕
43
Coffee
🍺
15
Bars
👶
60+
Daycares
🏥
7
Hospitals
💊
21
Pharmacies
🦷
60+
Dentists
📚
10
Libraries
🐕
60+
Dog Parks
🏛️
1
Museums
Getting Around
8
🚶 Walk Score
27
🚴 Bike Score
N/A
🚌 Transit Score
Seasonal Temperatures
❄️ January
56°
38° low
🌸 April
74°
55° low
☀️ July
94°
77° low
🍂 October
77°
58° low
Annual Conditions
☀️
227
Sunny Days/Year
🌧️
138
Rainy Days/Year
💧
49.9"
Annual Rainfall
🌡️ North Texas enjoys a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.
Crime & Safety
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Safety Overview
N/A
Safety Grade
0.49
Violent Crime Rate
per 1,000 residents
25.54
Property Crime Rate
per 1,000 residents
Violent Crime
49.12
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Murder
0
Rape
Rates per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
147.35
Burglary
2406.68
Theft
0
Vehicle Theft
Rates per 100,000 residents
Job Market
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Income
$125,000
Median Household
$142,452
Average Household
$52,500
Per Capita
Employment
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
+13.5%
Job Growth (1 yr)
3.8%
Poverty Rate
Education
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School District
Aubrey Independent School District ISD
Primary District
B+
District Grade
Top 41%
State Ranking
Schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High School
Academic Info
15.8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
📈 Graduation Rates (Class of 2024)
95.5%
🎓 Graduation Rate
A
2.8%
📉 Dropout Rate
🎯 College Readiness (Class of 2023)
68%
📝 Took SAT/ACT
21.1%
🎯 College Ready
C
31.0%
📚 TSI Ready
College Ready: 1180+ SAT or 24+ ACT | TSI Ready: Met Texas college-ready criteria
Transportation
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Mobility Scores
8
Walk Score
27
Bike Score
N/A
Transit Score
Commute
41
Avg Minutes
68.7%
Drive Alone
10.6%
Carpool
16.9%
Work from Home
Distance To
43.6 mi
Downtown Dallas
32.1 mi
DFW Airport
40.3 mi
Love Field
⚡ EV Charging
No public EV charging stations
Nearest stations may be in adjacent cities
Cost of Living
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Cost Index (100 = National Average)
100
Overall
113
Housing
97
Utilities
100
Groceries
102
Transportation
100
Healthcare
Monthly Utilities
⚡ Electric
$142
💧 Water
$52
🔥 Gas
$44
📶 Internet
$72
Everyday Costs
$823
Monthly Groceries (Family of 4)
$3
Gas Price (per gallon)
Taxes
8.3%
Sales Tax Rate
2.2%
Property Tax Rate
