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Little Elm, Texas by the numbers
According to the FBI, Little Elm had 1.4 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 61% lower than the Texas rate (3.4). The median household income is $119,219 and the median home value is $420,700. About 54,820 people live in Little Elm.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Little Elm?
In 2025 the Little Elm Police Department reported 89 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 1.4 per 1,000 people. It stands at 61% lower than the Texas rate (3.4); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Its murder count for the year was 2. There were also 218 property crimes, a rate of 3.3 per 1,000. The yearly count has been fairly flat since 2021 (89 then).
| Offense (2025) | Little Elm count | Per 1,000 | Texas per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 89 | 1.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 33 | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.20 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 41 | 0.63 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 218 | 3.3 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 21 | 0.32 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 172 | 2.6 | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 25 | 0.38 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Little Elm changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89 | 198 | 1 |
| 2022 | 100 | 266 | 1 |
| 2023 | 128 | 319 | 1 |
| 2024 | 93 | 268 | 2 |
| 2025 | 89 | 218 | 2 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Little Elm Police Department's own reports.
How does Little Elm compare with Texas?
The median household income in Little Elm is $119,219, 52% higher than the Texas median ($78,476). The median owner-occupied home is worth $420,700 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,953 a month. About 54,820 people live on 19 square miles of land, roughly 2,960 per square mile. The city lies in Denton County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Little Elm | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,820 | 30,188,424 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $119,219 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $420,700 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,953 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.6% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 9.0% | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 44.2% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 70.1% | 62.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.4 | 35.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Little Elm?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Denton County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Little Elm?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Little Elm city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Little Elm?
Inside the city limits there are 13 public schools (2024-25) and 0 private schools (2023-24). Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Ray Roberts Lake State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Little Elm
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Little Elm city limits. There are 3 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
5 liquor stores are on the map inside the Little Elm city limits: Black Tie Liquors #2 (Aubrey), Goody Goody Liquor INC. (Little Elm), Liquor Mart (Little Elm), Lucky's Liquor (Little Elm) and Lucky's Spirit Wine & Gifts (Little Elm).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Little Elm city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Little Elm?
In 2025, Little Elm had 1.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (89 reported), 61% lower than the Texas rate (3.4). The property-crime rate was 3.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Little Elm?
$119,219 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $78,476 for Texas.
How much do homes cost in Little Elm?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $420,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $283,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Little Elm?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Denton County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Frisco, TX (6 mi) · Lewisville, TX (10 mi) · Denton, TX (13 mi) · Plano, TX (14 mi) · Carrollton, TX (14 mi) · McKinney, TX (15 mi)
More: Texas statewide numbers · county page: Denton County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Little Elm city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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