North Texas keeps adding people faster than almost anywhere in the country, but the growth isn’t spread evenly. We ranked every city we score with at least 2,000 residents by population growth over five years.
Growing fastest right now: Celina (+208.3%), Northlake (+203.9%) and Princeton (+132.6%).
Fastest-growing cities
| # | City | Population growth, 5 yr | Population | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CelinaCollin Co. · Score 88 | +208.3% | 34,268 | $512K |
| 2 | NorthlakeDenton Co. · Score 81 | +203.9% | 8,283 | $487K |
| 3 | PrincetonCollin Co. · Score 77 | +132.6% | 25,229 | $283K |
| 4 | Copper CanyonDenton Co. · Score 91 | +124.3% | 2,514 | $1.02M |
| 5 | MelissaCollin Co. · Score 85 | +112.2% | 20,136 | $422K |
| 6 | HasletDenton Co. · Score 75 | +101.7% | 3,280 | $385K |
| 7 | LavonCollin Co. · Score 78 | +98.7% | 6,498 | $341K |
| 8 | AubreyDenton Co. · Score 73 | +98.2% | 7,396 | $341K |
| 9 | AnnaCollin Co. · Score 77 | +86.4% | 24,330 | $338K |
| 10 | FateRockwall Co. · Score 84 | +79.0% | 22,884 | $355K |
| 11 | ProsperCollin Co. · Score 93 | +68.2% | 37,869 | $758K |
| 12 | McLendon-ChisholmRockwall Co. · Score 82 | +54.9% | 4,511 | $569K |
| 13 | Cross RoadsDenton Co. · Score 71 | +54.5% | 2,035 | $328K |
| 14 | Royse CityRockwall Co. · Score 76 | +54.3% | 20,037 | $309K |
| 15 | Van AlstyneCollin Co. · Score 69 | +52.4% | 5,952 | $424K |
| 16 | WilmerDallas Co. · Score 66 | +45.8% | 6,391 | $222K |
| 17 | Glenn HeightsDallas Co. · Score 71 | +41.4% | 18,096 | $327K |
| 18 | JustinDenton Co. · Score 80 | +41.2% | 5,447 | $365K |
| 19 | BartonvilleDenton Co. · Score 95 | +35.6% | 2,112 | $1.42M |
| 20 | LantanaDenton Co. · Score 80 | +34.9% | 12,766 | $599K |
| 21 | Oak PointDenton Co. · Score 74 | +33.5% | 5,887 | $512K |
| 22 | HutchinsDallas Co. · Score 67 | +31.1% | 7,496 | $247K |
| 23 | ArgyleDenton Co. · Score 91 | +30.6% | 5,371 | $596K |
| 24 | SunnyvaleDallas Co. · Score 90 | +28.6% | 8,336 | $632K |
| 25 | ParkerCollin Co. · Score 94 | +27.0% | 5,999 | $1.08M |
How we rank
Growth here is the five-year change in population from U.S. Census data. Only cities with at least 2,000 residents are ranked, because in a very small town a single new subdivision can double the population on paper. Fast growth usually means new homes and new schools, and also more traffic and construction. Every city is scored the same way, from the same sources: the U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, Redfin, realtor.com, SchoolDigger and Walk Score. The table updates whenever our data does, so the order you see here is current.
Want the full picture for any city? Click its name for all 288 data points, or see all 84 cities ranked on the overall Realust Score.
Honorable mentions: small towns growing fast
These towns have fewer than 2,000 residents, so a handful of new homes moves their growth rate a lot. They’re worth a look if you want a small-town feel, but read the percentages with that in mind.
| # | City | Population growth, 5 yr | Population | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mobile CityRockwall Co. · Score 67 | +136.8% | 296 | $697K |
| 2 | NevadaCollin Co. · Score 71 | +40.6% | 1,319 | $401K |
| 3 | Blue RidgeCollin Co. · Score 66 | +32.4% | 1,104 | $435K |
| 4 | New HopeCollin Co. · Score 66 | +14.9% | 680 | $441K |
| 5 | Lowry CrossingCollin Co. · Score 72 | +6.2% | 1,433 | $377K |