Little Elm, Texas — the numbers that decide a move
Little Elm sits in Denton County with a 2024 Census-estimated population of 61,219. Its typical home value of $402,876 (Zillow ZHVI, June 2026) is the 2nd-lowest of the 16 covered cities, and typical rent runs $2,282 (ZORI). Its shortest free-flow commute among the 11 tracked employment centers is 20 minutes to Legacy West.
Verified facts
| Little Elm | |
|---|---|
| County | Denton |
| Population (Census Vintage 2024) | 61,219 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI, June 2026) | $402,876 |
| Typical rent (Zillow ZORI, June 2026) | $2,282 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates · Zillow ZHVI/ZORI June 2026 · OSRM commute grid 2026-08-09 · full methodology
Commutes from Little Elm
| Destination | Little Elm |
|---|---|
| Legacy West | 20 |
| Frisco (The Star) | 21 |
| Las Colinas | 41 |
| DFW Airport | 42 |
| Downtown Dallas | 45 |
| Downtown Fort Worth | 61 |
| Richardson CityLine | 38 |
| Addison | 32 |
| Medical District | 45 |
| AllianceTexas | 58 |
| Cypress Waters | 40 |
Free-flow driving minutes (OSRM model, computed 2026-08-09). Peak-hour drives run meaningfully higher.
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