Realust
2026 Wrapped
Little Elm’s
year.
What changed, what opened, and what’s coming. Read the label.
Little Elm keeps growing
Over five years, Little Elm grew
+19.3%
about 8,869 more residents.
54,820residents
US Census ACS 5-year estimates, 2015–19 vs. 2020–24.
Buyers got a break
The typical Little Elm home is worth
$394K
↓ 5.7%from $418K a year ago
+4.8%over 5 years
−2.2%typical change across 77 North Texas cities
Zillow Home Value Index, Aug 2026.
New in town
Something new opened in 2026.
- Kroger Marketplace, US 380 (Little Elm)Jul
Coming up
What’s next.
- Little Elm HS expansion & arenaSchools · Completion set for Jul 2027
- King Road wideningRoads & transit · Summer 2027
- Baylor Scott & White heart hospitalHealth · Expected Feb 2027
- US 380 six lanes, US 377 to Collin Co.Roads & transit · Wrapping up 2026
Read the label
Little Elm’s Realust Score
79
Strongest in
Affordability87
Safety84
Eight categories, weighted. Same score as the rest of Realust.
Realust2026 Wrapped
Little Elm
Denton County
Growth, 5 years+19.3%
Typical home$394K ↓5.7%
Realust Score79
Opened in 20261
Projects on deck5
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