Living in Highland Village, Texas

Highland Village

A small, nearly built-out Denton County city on Lewisville Lake's western arm.

CountyDenton

Population16,100July 1, 2023 estimate (latest Census figure reachable)

Typical home value$571,259Zillow Home Value Index, Jan 2026

Combined tax rate1.7897%before exemptions

Downtown Fort Worth28 mistraight line

DFW Airport13 mistraight line

Working with me in Highland Village

What it's like

The short version

Highland Village has about 5.5 square miles of land on the south side of Lewisville Lake's far western arm, in southern Denton County. It is nearly built out, with just over 70 undeveloped acres left. The Shops at Highland Village anchors FM 2499 and FM 407, about 6.4 miles from I-35E and 11.8 miles from DFW Airport.

What's for sale

Almost entirely resale. Census put the median owner-occupied value at $493,400 for 2019-23, the city's average home was $590,092 for FY 2025-26, and Redfin showed a $588,610 median sale price for the three months ending August 2026 at $211 a square foot. Highland Shores is the largest neighborhood, with more than 1,800 homes along the lake. New homes come as infill, like the 25-lot Magnolia Village, which the city says is nearing completion.

What it does well

Strong here

Lake days●●●
Lake parks with boat ramps, a swim beach and docks, plus state-listed paddling trails.
Established neighborhoods●●●
Just over 70 undeveloped acres remain, so nearly every purchase is an existing home.
Transit options●●○
The A-train's Highland Village/Lewisville Lake Station sits just off I-35E, with its address in Lewisville.
Quiet, small-town pace●●○
About 16,000 people on 5.5 square miles of land, with city-run events.
Restaurants●●○
About 15 dining tenants at The Shops plus independents along FM 407.
Shopping●●○
375,000 square feet at The Shops, anchored by Whole Foods and AMC.
Parks and trails●●○
Lake parks plus a 3.8-mile City Trail, on a small land area.

The honest part

What to know first

The city tax rate rose about 5.5 percent for FY 2026-27, to 0.528541 from 0.500984, while certified values fell 2.8 percent.
Water, wastewater and drainage changes under council review would add about $12.99 a month, or 9.5 percent, for a typical home.
Budget pressure at build-out. Sales tax is down, and Concerts in the Park and Movies in the Park were cut from the base budget.
Very little new construction. Just over 70 undeveloped acres remain.
Off the freeway. The city puts The Shops about 6.4 miles from I-35E.
Major road work ahead on Highland Shores Blvd and Highland Village Road.

Not its strength: walkable, vibrant, big-city energy, a real downtown, nightlife, golf, land and acreage, horses welcome, new construction, luxury homes.

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Get outside

Copperas Branch Park
Lewisville Lake park at 101 Highland Village Road with a boat ramp, beach and swim area, and covered picnic tables.
Pilot Knoll Park
75-acre lakeside park leased from the Corps of Engineers, with RV and tent sites, boat docks, pavilions and kayak rentals.
Lewisville Lake paddling trails
State-listed paddling routes along the shoreline, from a half-mile link to the 3.4-mile Lakeside Park Loop.
City Trail
3.8-mile concrete trail across town, linking to the A-Train Rail Trail at its east end.
Doubletree Ranch Park
City park that hosts community events, including Village Fest.

Eat and drink

Hillside Fine Grill
Upscale American steaks and seafood at 3140 FM 407.
Highland Pho and Grill
Vietnamese on FM 407 near Sellmeyer Lane, opened October 2025.
Shake Shack
Opened Aug. 12, 2026 at The Shops at Highland Village.
The Shops at Highland Village restaurants
Directory includes The Cheesecake Factory, Grimaldi's Pizzeria, Torchy's Tacos, Blue Goose Cantina and Lambeau's.

Shop and errands

The Shops at Highland Village
375,000 square feet on about 45 acres at FM 2499 and FM 407.
Whole Foods Market
Grocery anchor at The Shops.
AMC Highland Village 12
12-screen theater with IMAX at The Shops.

On the calendar

Our Village Glows Nov. 21, 2026
City holiday event at The Shops at Highland Village.
Village Fest Oct. 17, 2026
Free first-annual fall event at Doubletree Ranch Park with food, vendors and live music.
Celebrate Highland Village
City festival listed in the FY 2026-27 budget.
Christmas at the Ranch
City holiday event listed in the budget.

What's coming

Highland Shores Blvd reconstruction from Briarhill to Twin Coves, half funded by Denton County bonds. The city anticipated a summer 2026 start and about two years of work.
Highland Village Road reconstruction, Brazos Blvd to the KCS rail crossing. Design was about 80 percent done in September 2026, with construction anticipated fall or winter 2026.
FM 407 Corridor Trail, a 12-foot shared-use trail estimated at $4.67 million. Council directed staff to pursue grants in September 2026.
Pilot Knoll Park improvements, including boat ramp and trail work. The 16 planned rental cabins were dropped.
Hudson House restaurant at The Shops at Highland Village, with renovations expected to finish in November 2026.

Taxes

2026 combined rate for a Highland Village home in Lewisville ISD: City of Highland Village 0.528541 + Denton County 0.183394 + Lewisville ISD 1.077800 = 1.789735 per $100. Homestead exemptions not applied.

Compared with 2025, the city rate rose to 0.528541 from 0.500984, and Lewisville ISD fell to 1.077800 from 1.117800. Homes are valued through Denton County rather than Tarrant County.

School facts

Lewisville ISD: TEA rating B, 2026

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