Shady Shores, TX

Population
2,998
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
536 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$492,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,399/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$159,375
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked along the southern shores of Lewisville Lake between Corinth and Lake Dallas, Shady Shores is a small Denton County town with a relaxed, lakeside feel. What began as a 1920s fishing getaway has evolved into a peaceful community of around 3,000 residents, filled with mature trees, spacious lots, and scenic lakefront views. It offers a slower pace of life than neighboring suburbs, yet convenient access to Interstate 35E and U.S. 77 keeps commutes to Denton, Lewisville, and the wider Dallas-Fort Worth area straightforward.

Recreation is a major draw, with local marinas, peaceful coves, and neighborhood lake access points just minutes away. Most school-age children attend the Lake Dallas Independent School District, while the town partners with adjacent communities for essential services like fire protection and policing. Shady Shores combines quiet waterside living, tight-knit neighborhoods, and North Texas convenience into an appealing place to put down roots.

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