The Town FilesLewisville, Texas
City in Denton County · population 111,822 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $378,500
- Household income
- $89,233
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 35.0
Lewisville is a city of 111,822 people in Denton County, Texas. The median home is worth $378,500, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 97% of Texas towns, more walkable than 95% of Texas towns.
How Lewisville ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lewisville is worth $378,500, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $89,233, which is more affordable than 13% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,670 a month. 46.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lewisville | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $378,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,670 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $89,233 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 46.3% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lewisville
| People | Lewisville | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 23.0% | — |
| Work from home | 19.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in Lewisville
July highs average 95.3°F and January lows 34.1°F. About 38.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 104 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 44 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lewisville since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 2, 1957 about 8.4 miles from the town center and killed 10. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 211 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 13, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 244 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 6, 2001.
Severe weather in Denton County since 1996
Denton County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Denton County
Denton County had 313,782 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,626 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Lewisville itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Lewisville
25 public schools with 17,099 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEWISVILLE H S | 9-12 | 4,162 | 13.8 |
| KILLIAN MIDDLE | 6-8 | 945 | 15.0 |
| FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY - LEWISVILLE (charter) | K-12 | 923 | 15.9 |
| STEM ACADEMY AT HEDRICK MIDDLE | 6-8 | 872 | 13.0 |
| INDEPENDENCE EL | PK-5 | 824 | 13.5 |
| CASTLE HILLS EL | PK-5 | 656 | 14.9 |
| LAKELAND EL | K-5 | 651 | 12.3 |
| MARSHALL DURHAM MIDDLE | 6-8 | 648 | 10.1 |
| MILL STREET EL | PK-5 | 634 | 12.2 |
| DELAY MIDDLE | 6-8 | 628 | 10.3 |
| HUFFINES MIDDLE | 6-8 | 616 | 11.4 |
| SOUTHRIDGE EL | PK-5 | 613 | 12.3 |
Towns near Lewisville
- The Colony, TX4.9 mi · 44,534 people · home $383,900
- Hickory Creek, TX5.4 mi · 4,718 people · home $507,200
- Highland Village, TX5.7 mi · 15,899 people · home $550,000
- Lake Dallas, TX6.0 mi · 7,708 people · home $269,000
- Carrollton, TX6.1 mi · 133,434 people · home $381,000
- Coppell, TX6.1 mi · 42,983 people · home $560,500
- Hackberry, TX7.6 mi · 2,973 people · home $416,600
- Double Oak, TX7.7 mi · 3,054 people · home $736,600
Lewisville questions
Is Lewisville, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lewisville scores better for retirees than 16% of Texas towns and quieter than 3%. 9.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.0).
How much does a house cost in Lewisville?
The median owner-occupied home in Lewisville is valued at $378,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,233, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,670 a month.
What is the weather like in Lewisville?
July highs average 95.3°F and January lows 34.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Lewisville get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lewisville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 2, 1957. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)