Trophy Club vs Westlake
Two popular TX suburbs of Dallas, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.
Summary: Trophy Club leads in 3 of 6 metrics. It edges out on median home price, annual property tax, walk score. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.
Character & vibe
Trophy Club
Northwest ISD serves this planned community adjacent to Westlake and Southlake. Golf course community, master-planned parks, and access to Grapevine Lake. Fewer pretensions than Southlake at better prices.
Westlake
The most distinctive municipality in DFW — Westlake has the only public school in America where every student has an iPad and the district is entirely funded by a single commercial tenant (Fidelity Investments). The Westlake Academy charter school has a 100% college acceptance rate. TD Ameritrade and Fidelity campuses drive tax revenue.
Who should pick which?
Pick Trophy Club if you...
- ·Need to keep your home budget in check
- ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
- ·Want lower annual property taxes
Pick Westlake if you...
- ·Prioritize top-rated schools above all else
- ·Want the shortest commute to Dallas
Still deciding?
Burbia scores both Trophy Club and Westlake — 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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