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Little Elm, Texas

city · Denton County (primary) , Limestone County

At a glance

54,820
Population
$420,700
Median home value (all homes)
39% above U.S. median
$400,423
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,953/mo
Median rent
45% above U.S. median
$119,219
Median household income
52% above U.S. median
34.6 min
Average commute
98.3%
Homes with broadband
78.28%
Locations with fiber available
6.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 114 — 14% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing56% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities16% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost14% above
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college12 mi
Nearest community college16 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates93.7%
College graduates44.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Little Elm Economic Development Corporation
The Little Elm Economic Development Corporation is charged with attracting commercial businesses, exciting tourism opportunities, and new jobs to Little Elm. Our mission is to advance economic development in Little Elm while capitalizing on our lakeside, hometown charm and sense of community.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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