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Living in Ovilla, TX
Explore Ovilla and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match8.2 / 10
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Ovilla at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population4,375
Median Household Income$131,434
Median Home Value$446,700
Median Age44.4
Average Household Size3.0
Unemployment6.2%
Work From Home27.1%
Homeownership95.3%
Housing Vacancy5.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Ovilla is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in Ovilla Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Ovilla and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Ovilla
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$446,700
Homeownership95.3%
Housing Vacancy5.2%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Ovilla, TX
Median Household Income$131,434
Unemployment6.2%
Work From Home27.1%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Ovilla and how households are structured
Population4,375
Median Age44.4
Average Household Size3.0
Ovilla is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Ovilla
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Ovilla point to hot summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High94.7°F
Average Winter Low33.9°F
Annual Rainfall41.0 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Ovilla
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Ovilla & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Ovilla spans Dallas and Ellis counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Ovilla especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Ovilla shows a population of about 4,375. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Dallas County and Ellis County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Ovilla with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.