Flower Mound is an affluent, master-planned suburban town located in Denton and Tarrant counties, in the northern portion of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas. Incorporated in 1961 and named for a prominent 12.5-acre mound covered with native wildflowers, particularly the Indian paintbrush, the community has experienced rapid yet carefully managed growth, increasing from approximately 15,000 residents in 1990 to an estimated population exceeding 78,000 as of 2025. Situated approximately 25 miles northwest of downtown Dallas and 20 miles northeast of downtown Fort Worth, Flower Mound benefits from convenient access to major thoroughfares including State Highway 121, Farm-to-Market Road 2499, and Interstate 35W, as well as proximity to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.The town is nationally recognized for its high quality of life, consistently ranking among the best places to live in Texas and the United States by publications such as Money Magazine, Forbes, and Niche. Flower Mound maintains an exceptionally low crime rate, top-performing public schools within the Lewisville Independent School District, and an extensive parks and recreation system that includes more than 60 miles of multi-use trails, over 1,000 acres of dedicated open space, and preservation of the iconic namesake mound itself. The community emphasizes environmental stewardship, smart growth policies, and preservation of its rural-suburban character while accommodating corporate campuses, upscale residential neighborhoods, and the prominent master-planned community of Tour 18.Economically, Flower Mound serves as a significant employment center within the region, hosting headquarters and major facilities for corporations in technology, healthcare, finance, and logistics, complemented by a thriving retail and hospitality sector along the Highway 121/2499 corridor. With a median household income substantially above state and national averages, low unemployment, and a highly educated workforce, the town continues to attract professionals and families seeking a balance of suburban tranquility, natural beauty, and convenient access to the broader metropolitan opportunities of North Texas.
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