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Marshall Creek vs Westlake

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
10/10
Commute to Dallas
35 min
28 min
Median home price
$420K
$3.1M
Annual property tax
$7K
$54K
Walk score
15
12
Density
suburban
suburban

Summary: Marshall Creek 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

Marshall Creek

Unincorporated community adjacent to Trophy Club in Denton County. Marshall Creek has Trophy Club ISD (Northwest ISD) access and large estate lots. The spacious, quieter neighbor of Trophy Club.

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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.

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Who should pick which?

Pick Marshall Creek 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?

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