Flower Mound, south of Denton and northwest of Dallas in south central Denton County, is a residential suburban community on the shore of Grapevine Lake.
The Town of Flower Mound is a beautiful north central Texas town and is one of the top ten fastest-growing communities in the United States. Flower Mound's low tax rate, excellent school system, safe neighborhoods, and a quality of life hard to find in any community, make it one of the premier cities in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex to live and raise a family.
The vision of Flower Mound is to preserve its unique country atmosphere, heritage and quality of life, while cultivating a dynamic economic environment.
The name comes from a large mound located in the southern portion of the city. The mound derives its name from the profusion of wild flowers that cover its slopes; though surrounded by commercial and residential development, it is privately owned so as to be protected from further development.
People living in Flower Mound have access to several good schools and colleges in the area. High schools include the Flower Mound High School and Marcus High School. The Brookhaven College, Devry Institute of Technology, North Lake College, Texas Woman's University, The University of Texas at Arlington, University of Dallas, and the University of North Texas are among the local and nearby colleges.
Housing Cost
Flower Mound Homes For Sale The average home price is $215,000, while prices range from $130,000 to $1,000,000 plus.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 63,526. Flower Mound covers 40.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 604 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 75022, 75028
Climate
Flower Mound, TX climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 98.00 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 30.50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 28 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 26 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Flower Mound is 38.03 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 5.4
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