Living in Argyle and Northlake, Texas

The short answer: Argyle and Northlake are two separate towns in southwestern Denton County, north of Fort Worth, with very different histories and different school situations. Argyle is an older railroad town with its own school district. Northlake sits along Interstate 35W and grew quickly after Alliance Airport was built. If you are looking north of Fort Worth for more room, both belong on the list, but you should treat them as two places.

Argyle and Northlake at a glance

These are the facts I could confirm from published sources.

  • According to the Texas State Historical Association, Argyle is in southwestern Denton County, six miles southwest of Denton, along U.S. Highway 377. TSHA says the town was founded on November 7, 1881, when a railroad depot was authorized, and that Argyle voted to incorporate in 1960.

  • TSHA says Argyle received its own school district in 1884, and lists a population of 4,403 in 2020.

  • According to TSHA, Northlake is in Denton County on Interstate 35W, twelve miles southwest of Denton, and was incorporated in the early 1960s.

  • TSHA says Northlake saw little residential development at first, but growth picked up in the 1990s because of the nearby Alliance Airport construction. Its 2020 population was 5,201, up from 921 in 2000.

  • According to the Town of Northlake, most of the town is served by Northwest ISD, with substantial portions served by Argyle ISD and Ponder ISD.

How Argyle and Northlake compares with living in Fort Worth

Argyle and Northlake are both in Denton County, not Tarrant County, so county-level records, taxes and services run through Denton County. That is one more reason to compare the full monthly cost with a Fort Worth home.

Northlake is split among three school districts, so the school for one house may differ from the school for the house across the road. Confirm the district for every address you consider.

Northlake is close to the Alliance area of north Fort Worth, so the two can be worth comparing directly if your work or life is near Alliance.

My take: I would treat these as a pair of options for buyers who want more space on the north side and are willing to trade some convenience for it. The deciding factor is often the school district for the exact address, which is why I would check that before the kitchen.

Who Argyle and Northlake tends to fit

  • Buyers who want more space north of Fort Worth and are comfortable in Denton County.

  • People with a workplace near Alliance or along Interstate 35W.

  • Buyers who are willing to verify school boundaries house by house.

Who might want to keep looking

  • Anyone who wants to be near the urban core of Fort Worth. Look at Near Southside or the River District.

  • Buyers who need a firm school assignment answer from a listing. Northlake in particular splits across districts, so verify with the district.

  • Anyone who has not compared current listings across areas. I have not published price figures here because they change quickly.

What to check before you buy in Argyle and Northlake

  • School zoning. Verify the district and assigned schools for the exact address with the district itself, not from a listing. This matters most in Northlake.

  • County and taxing districts. Denton County properties are assessed through Denton County. Confirm every taxing jurisdiction for the specific property.

  • The drive. Test your real route to work, to Alliance and to Fort Worth at the hours you will drive it.

  • The full monthly cost. Property taxes, HOA dues, insurance and any special district fees add up. The cost of living page covers the framework.

  • Insurance. Get a quote for the specific address before you go under contract.

New construction in Argyle and Northlake

Most of the new-build activity around here is in large master-planned communities. I have written up Pecan Square in Northlake, Canyon Falls, which sits across Northlake and Argyle, and Furst Ranch at the Flower Mound, Bartonville and Argyle line. Taxes, HOA dues and school district differ by community and sometimes by section, so my new construction communities comparison is a good place to start.

Nearby places to compare

Compare Argyle and Northlake with north Fort Worth and the Alliance area, Keller, Saginaw and Flower Mound. If you are weighing the bigger picture, read Fort Worth vs. Dallas.

Argyle and Northlake FAQ

Are Argyle and Northlake part of Fort Worth?

No. They are separate towns in Denton County, according to the Texas State Historical Association.

What school districts serve Northlake?

According to the Town of Northlake, most of the town is served by Northwest ISD, with substantial portions served by Argyle ISD and Ponder ISD.

Why did Northlake grow?

TSHA says growth accelerated in the 1990s because of the nearby Alliance Airport construction.

Are Argyle and Northlake good places to live?

That depends on your commute, budget, school priorities and the home itself. Drive both and compare them with a couple of other options.

Want to compare north-side options?

Let's go drive around. We can look at Argyle, Northlake and the Alliance side of north Fort Worth in one trip so the differences are easy to see. Tell me what you are looking for and we will figure out whether Argyle and Northlake belongs on your list. If you are still early in the process, the Fort Worth relocation guide is a good starting point.

Sources: Texas State Historical Association (Argyle), Texas State Historical Association (Northlake), Town of Northlake. Confirm school zoning, taxes, HOA terms and insurance for any specific address.