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Flower Mound East vs Hickory Creek

Two popular TX suburbs of Dallas, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.

School rating
9/10
8/10
Commute to Dallas
30 min
40 min
Median home price
$520K
$490K
Annual property tax
$9K
$9K
Walk score
22
22
Density
suburban
suburban

Summary: It's a close match — both towns lead in 2 metrics each. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.

Character & vibe

Flower Mound East

Eastern Flower Mound with Lewisville ISD — consistently top-ranked Denton County district. The Lakeside Business District. Twin Coves Park on Grapevine Lake. Lower priced than western Flower Mound while maintaining the same excellent schools and community amenities.

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Hickory Creek

Small Denton County community on the Lewisville Lake corridor. Hickory Creek is quiet, residential, and has access to the lake. Part of the Lake Dallas ISD school system with a placid suburban character.

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Who should pick which?

Pick Flower Mound East if you...

  • ·Prioritize top-rated schools above all else
  • ·Want the shortest commute to Dallas

Pick Hickory Creek if you...

  • ·Need to keep your home budget in check
  • ·Want lower annual property taxes

Still deciding?

Burbia scores both Flower Mound East and Hickory Creek — and every other town in the Dallas–Fort Worth Area — based on your specific commute, budget, and priorities. Not a generic list.

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