Lavon, Texas
City · Population 8,491 · #284 in Texas
About Lavon
Lavon is a close-knit town in northeastern Texas counting 8,491 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Lavon is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.29 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,979 residents per square mile.
📰 Lavon News Today
- Lavon approves 90-day moratorium on potential data center projects WFAA · Aug 6
- North Texas suburb knocks off Austin for Texas' hottest ZIP code mysanantonio.com · Apr 30
- How Lavon PD Solves More Cases With Fewer Officers on Staff Flock Safety · May 19
- How this Lavon community is broadening the definition of master-planned living Community Impact · Jul 1
- North Texas middle school student charged with murder after Lavon shooting - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Dec 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lavon Unique
- The only place in America named Lavon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,491.
- Easy reach of Wylie (5 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lavon
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lavon
- Lakeland Park reviews ★
- Pebble Beach Park reviews ★
- Cottonwood Park reviews ★
- Lavonia Park reviews ★
- Little Ridge Park reviews ★
- Mallard Park reviews ★
- The Park at Breezy Hill reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lavon
- COMMUNITY TRAILS MIDDLE
- MARY LOU DODSON EL
- NESMITH EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)8,491
Rank in state#284 of 1,224
Land area4.29 sq mi
Density1,979/sq mi
Coordinates33.0239, -96.4330