Keller vs Southlake: the data, side by side
Keller's typical home value is $678,042 lower than Southlake's ($661,460 vs $1,339,502, Zillow ZHVI, June 2026). On the computed commute grid, Southlake posts the shorter free-flow drive to 9 of the six tracked employment centers. Which trade wins depends on your workplace and budget — the Fit Engine scores it for your exact profile.
Verified facts
| Keller | Southlake | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Tarrant | Tarrant / Denton |
| Population (Census Vintage 2024) | 46,643 | 31,500 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI, June 2026) | $661,460 | $1,339,502 |
| Typical rent (Zillow ZORI, June 2026) | $1,904 | $5,700 |
Counties: Keller — Tarrant; Southlake — Tarrant / Denton. Property tax depends on the taxing units at each address, not the city line alone — see how Texas property tax works.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates · Zillow ZHVI/ZORI June 2026 · OSRM commute grid 2026-08-09 · full methodology
Commutes compared
| Destination | Keller | Southlake |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy West | 45 | 32 |
| Frisco (The Star) | 44 | 32 |
| Las Colinas | 32 | 19 |
| DFW Airport | 31 | 18 |
| Downtown Dallas | 45 | 32 |
| Downtown Fort Worth | 24 | 32 |
| Richardson CityLine | 52 | 39 |
| Addison | 45 | 32 |
| Medical District | 40 | 27 |
| AllianceTexas | 24 | 33 |
| Cypress Waters | 38 | 26 |
Free-flow driving minutes (OSRM model, computed 2026-08-09). Peak-hour drives run meaningfully higher.
Where the commute actually decides it
The employment centers where these two diverge most, free-flow model.
- Legacy West — Southlake is 13 min closer (32 vs 45 min)
- Las Colinas — Southlake is 13 min closer (19 vs 32 min)
- DFW Airport — Southlake is 13 min closer (18 vs 31 min)
Which one fits your household?
- Keller: choose it if your commute anchors to AllianceTexas (24 vs 33 min), Downtown Fort Worth (24 vs 32 min) — it wins 2 of the 11 tracked centers.
- Southlake: choose it if your commute anchors to Legacy West (32 vs 45 min), Las Colinas (19 vs 32 min) — it wins 9 of the 11 tracked centers.
- If budget leads: Keller typically prices $678,042 lower (June 2026); for renters, Keller's typical rent is lower ($1,904 vs $5,700).
- Two workplaces? The Fit Engine weighs both commutes and your budget band together.
Communities to shortlist
In Keller: Bloomfield at Hidden Lakes · Bridgewood · Cielo Court · Fall Creek
In Southlake: Adams Lane · Bella Ridge · Brook Forest · Cambridge Place
Every community page carries its own computed commute grid; the full rosters live on the city profiles.
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