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Living in Little Elm
Little Elm is a town in Denton County on Lewisville Lake, west of Frisco, with an estimated 62,727 people in July 2025, per the Census Bureau, up from 46,044 in the April 2020 estimates base. Little Elm Park and the Lakefront District sit on the lake off Eldorado Parkway.
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Quick facts
- People in the city
- 62,727July 1, 2025 Census estimate, up from 46,044 in the April 2020 estimates baseSource
- Schools
- Little Elm ISDSome newer areas are in other districts, such as Denton ISD at Spiritas Ranch. Check your addressSource
- Property tax
- About 1.96%Town rate for 2025 to 2026 plus Little Elm ISD and Denton County rates for the 2026 tax year, before exemptionsSource
Neighborhoods
Lakefront District New homes and resale
The town's district of restaurants, shops and recreation on Lewisville Lake, next to Little Elm Park at 701 W. Eldorado Parkway.
Spiritas Ranch New homes
A 545-acre community near the Lewisville Lake shore with 40, 50 and 60-foot lots, a pool with cabanas, a kids' pool, a playground and a sand volleyball court, and land set aside for a future school.
Denton ISD Source
Union Park
A Hillwood community not far from Lewisville Lake, built around a 30-acre Central Park.
Valencia on the Lake
A 448-acre master-planned community along Rockhill Parkway on the Lewisville Lake shore, with more than 80 acres of open space and an amenity center with a pool, cabanas, a fitness center and sports courts.
Little Elm ISD Source
Schools
Little Elm ISD: Much of the town
Denton ISD: Some areas, including Spiritas Ranch
A normal week here
Sunrise Yoga
4th Street Plaza, Frisco
Historic Bridges Cemetery Walking Tour
Bridges Cemetery, The Colony
Adaptive Shining Soccer Stars (Parent & Me, Ages 2-5)
Tucker Park, Prosper
Everything this week in Little Elm · Friday night football · The Brunch list · Kids
Property taxes
| Who taxes it | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Little Elm | $0.549901 per $100 (2025 to 2026) | Source |
| Little Elm ISD | $1.2252 per $100 | Source |
| Denton County | $0.183394 per $100 | Source |
| Typical total for a Little Elm ISD address, before exemptions | About 1.96% |
The town's page shows $0.549901 for 2025 to 2026, down from $0.559900 the year before. School and county rates are the 2026 tax year rates listed by the City of Frisco. A MUD, SUD or PID adds to the total where one applies, per the town.
The basics
TrashCWD picks up bagged trash and recycling once a week each. Carts out by 7 a.m. Trash, recycle and bulk
WaterTown of Little Elm Utility Billing: water, wastewater and trash. Start service
PowerWhere Oncor delivers power, you pick a retail electric provider. Power to Choose
Town Hall100 W. Eldorado Parkway Town of Little Elm
LibraryLittle Elm Public Library, 100 W. Eldorado Pkwy, 214-975-0430 Library
The short version
Quick answers
How many people live in Little Elm, Texas?
62,727. July 1, 2025 Census estimate, up from 46,044 in the April 2020 estimates base.
What school district is Little Elm in?
Little Elm ISD: Much of the town Denton ISD: Some areas, including Spiritas Ranch
What is the property tax rate in Little Elm, Texas?
About About 1.96% per $100 of taxable value, typical total for a little elm isd address, before exemptions, adding up Town of Little Elm, Little Elm ISD, Denton County. Homestead and other exemptions lower the bill.
What neighborhoods are in Little Elm?
Lakefront District, Spiritas Ranch, Sunrise Bay, Union Park, Valencia on the Lake.
When is trash pickup in Little Elm?
CWD picks up bagged trash and recycling once a week each. Carts out by 7 a.m.
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