About 33 miles northeast of Dallas is the growing city of Lavon, a small community of about 7,000 drawn to the area for lower-priced homes and easy access to lakes Lavon and Ray Hubbard. "It's a nice, quiet community, and it's affordable compared to the bigger areas like Plano," says Trang Dang-Le, CEO of ERA Power. The 21,000-acre Lake Lavon was completed in 1953 and is popular for boating, swimming and fishing. A plethora of parks, campgrounds and marinas around the lake add to its appeal.
"People here commute to Plano, Richardson, Frisco and Dallas for work," Dang-Le says. Lavon's largest private employer is the Cohn-Gregory Company, which produces hardware and hand tools. The Community Independent School District is the largest public employer, serving Lavon, Nevada, Josephine, and Copeville.
Take in a serene sunrise at one of the many parks around Lavon's lake.
The Community Independent School District is home to Braves Nation.
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New construction for the growing population
The median home price in Lavon is about $380,000, lower than the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. Much of the housing stock here is new construction, including subdivisions like Lakepointe and Grand Heritage where you can get in a home for between the mid $300,000s and the mid $600,000s. Duplexes are also common in the Elevon South subdivision and have sold in the $200,000s.
Much of Lavon's housing stock is new construction, including subdivisions like Lakepointe.
Grand Heritage homes are spacious and well maintained in Lavon.
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Boating, fishing and swimming at Lake Lavon
Lake Lavon has more than 100 miles of shoreline and is surrounded by parks and campgrounds, including Lavonia Park, which has swimming and camping areas and a boat ramp. Eagle Pond Park, located in the Bear Creek Subdivision, has a walking trail. City Hall Park has a paved biking trail and a playground and hosts some of the city's most popular events.
Lavon locals take to Lake Lavon's waters for sunrise fishing and boating.
Kids can play while their parents get in some reps at City Hall Park in Lavon.
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Community Independent School District
The area is served by the Community Independent School District, which earns a C from Niche. The district serves about 5,000 students across eight schools, including in nearby Nevada, Josephine and Copeville.
Community Trails Middle School values each students success.
Mascot for the Collin County Community High School is named Lacone Jo.
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Shopping and dining in nearby Garland and Rockwall
While some chain restaurants line Texas State Highway 78, most residents head west to Garland or south to Rockwall for shopping and dining. The Firewheel Town Center in Garland is an outdoor mall with over 100 stores and a wide selection of restaurants. Visitors can also catch a movie at the AMC/IMAX Theatre there. The Plaza at Rockwall has big box stores like JCPenney and T.J. Maxx.
Whether its shopping or eating, Firewheel Center has what residents need.
Locals enjoy being able to shop, dine and enjoy a film at AMC Firewheel in Sachse.
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Fall Festival at City Hall
The city hosts the Lavon Breakfast with the Bunny, Easter Egg Hunt and Bunn Street Vendor Fair at Lavon City Hall every year. The event includes complimentary breakfast on a first-come-first-served basis. In October, the city hosts the Fall Festival at City Hall. The event has food trucks and hayrides; visitors are encouraged to wear costumes.
The large pavilion at City Hall Park gets used at every Lavon city event, including the Fall Festival.
Lavon's City Hall is an historic building that housed the city's first school.
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About 35 miles from Downtown Dallas
Texas State Highway 78 runs through the city, leading to Garland 16 miles southwest. Lavon is about 35 miles from Downtown Dallas and about 65 miles from Downtown Fort Worth. The Dallas Fort Worth International is about 45 miles away.
Lavon crime and weather
According to the FBI both violent and property crimes increased in Lavon in 2023. With its position in north Texas, Lavon is prone to tornados and experiences extreme heat in the summer and mild winters.
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