# Living in Lantana, TX: Realust Score 88

> Source: Realust (realust.com), data as of October 2026. Cite: https://realust.com/city/lantana/

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County: Denton
Realust Score: 88/100 (A, Excellent), #17 of 84. Base 86 + price-tier bonus 2.
Category scores: Prosperity 100, Schools 70, Safety 94, Lifestyle 89, Market 77, Affordability 90, Commute 57, Growth 81
Median home price: $599K
Population: 12,766
Market momentum: Growing (home prices -19.7% over 1 year, +35.1% over 5 years)

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.

Strengths:
- 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.

Trade-offs:
- 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.

Data:
- Demographics / Population: Total Population 12,766; People per sq mile 5,492; 5-Year Growth +34.9%
- Demographics / Mobility & Migration: Moved Last Year 6.1%; Same Home 1+ Year 93.9%; From Out of State 2.5%; From Different County 2.0%
- Demographics / Age Distribution: Under 18 33.6%; 25-34 3.7%; 35-44 15.4%; 65+ 8.5%; Median Age 39.1 years
- Demographics / Households: Avg Household Size 3.2; Family Households 89.6%; Homeownership Rate 93.8%; With Kids 54.1%; Married 85.6%; Single Parent 1.4%; Living Alone 10.0%; Seniors Alone 5.2%
- Demographics / Education Level: High School+ 98.7%; Bachelor's+ 74.9%; Graduate Degree 24.3%
- Demographics / Connectivity & Remote Work: Broadband Access 96.2%; Have Computer 96.2%; Work From Home 26.2%
- Real Estate / Home Prices: Per Sq Ft $188; Starter Home $510,000; Median Price $599,000; Premium Home $1,325,000
- Real Estate / Home Price Trends: 1-Year Change -19.7%; 5-Year Change +35.1%
- Real Estate / Market Health: Active Listings 299; Median Days on Market 70; Under Contract 29.8%; Price Reduced 20%; Sale-to-List Ratio 98%
- Real Estate / Market Insights: Cheaper to Buy $171/mo; Seller's market 2.4 mo; Rental Yield 6.4%; Income to Buy 3x; vs Region Avg -16%
- Real Estate / Fit Scores: Remote Work Fit 86; Family Fit 65; Investment 100
- Real Estate / Typical Home: Sq Ft 3,436; Beds 4.1; Baths 3.9; Lot Sq Ft 28,515; Year Built 2009; Garage 2.4-car
- Real Estate / Property Mix: Single Family 98%; Townhome 0%; Condo 0%
- Real Estate / Common Features: Pool 20%; Garage 98%; Single Story 10%; Fireplace 98%; Central Air 88%
- Real Estate / Costs & Ownership: Est. Monthly Payment $3,029; Median Rent $3,200; Avg HOA Fee $127/mo; Have HOA 98%
- Real Estate / Investment Indicators: Rental Vacancy 0%; New Construction 2%; Per Bedroom $146,025
- Lifestyle / Lifestyle Scores: Area Feel Rural; Family Friendly 8.7; Outdoor Activities 4.7; Nightlife 4; Health & Fitness 8; Diversity 4.7; Weather 6.7
- Lifestyle / Nearby Amenities (within 5 miles): Restaurants 60+; Parks 60+; Gyms 54; Grocery 8; Coffee 40; Bars 25; Theaters 2; Daycares 60+; Hospitals 18; Pharmacies 32; Dentists 60+; Libraries 2; Dog Parks 60+; Museums 1
- Lifestyle / Getting Around: Walk Score 10; Bike Score 23
- Lifestyle / Seasonal Temperatures (high / low): January 56° / 39°; April 74° / 55°; July 94° / 77°; October 77° / 58°
- Lifestyle / Annual Conditions: Sunny Days/Year 218; Rainy Days/Year 147; Annual Rainfall 53.3"
- Crime & Safety / Safety Overview: Violent crime (per 1,000) 0.48; Property crime (per 1,000) 2.46
- Crime & Safety / Violent Crime (per 100,000): Assault 0; Robbery 0; Murder 1.88; Rape 0
- Crime & Safety / Property Crime (per 100,000): Burglary 0; Theft 0; Vehicle Theft 0
- Job Market / Income: Median Household $199,489; Average Household $221,118; Per Capita $66,969
- Job Market / Employment: Unemployment Rate 2.9%; Job Growth (1 yr) +2.6%; Poverty Rate 0.6%
- Job Market / 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: Primary district Denton ISD; District Grade B+; State Ranking Top 55%
- Education / Schools: Elementary 26; Middle 9; High School 8
- Education / Middle Schools: Harpool Middle A (92)
- Education / Academic Info: Student-Teacher Ratio 13.8:1
- Transportation / Mobility Scores: Walk Score 10; Bike Score 23
- Transportation / Commute: Avg Minutes 31; Drive Alone 64.6%; Carpool 3.5%; Work from Home 26.2%
- Transportation / Distance To: Downtown Dallas 33.8 mi; DFW Airport 15.4 mi; Love Field 30.9 mi
- Cost of Living / Cost Index (100 = National Average): Overall 100; Housing 113; Utilities 97; Groceries 100; Transportation 102; Healthcare 100
- Cost of Living / Monthly Utilities: Electric $142; Water $52; Gas $44; Internet $72
- Cost of Living / Everyday Costs: Monthly Groceries (Family of 4) $823; Gas Price (per gallon) $2.82
- Cost of Living / Taxes: Sales Tax Rate 8.3%; Property Tax Rate 2.2%

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