Paloma Creek, Texas

Paloma Creek, Texas
Master-planned community

Paloma Creek community entrance sign in 2007
Paloma Creek

Location within the state of Texas

Coordinates: 33°13′25″N 96°56′15″W / 33.22361°N 96.93750°W / 33.22361; -96.93750Coordinates: 33°13′25″N 96°56′15″W / 33.22361°N 96.93750°W / 33.22361; -96.93750
Country United States
State Texas
County Denton
Government
 • Type Fresh Water Supply District
Area(CDP only)
 • Total 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2)
 • Land 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Population (2010)(CDP)
 • Total 5,254
 • Density 12,000/sq mi (4,800/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 76227, 75068
Area code(s) 972

Paloma Creek is a master-planned community in eastern Denton County, Texas, United States. The community is listed by the U.S. Census Bureau as two separate census-designated places, "Paloma Creek" and "Paloma Creek South", separated by land within the town limits of Little Elm, Texas. As of the 2010 census, the Paloma Creek CDP (known locally as "Paloma Creek North") had a population of 2,501, while Paloma Creek South had a population of 2,753.[1]

Paloma Creek was developed by Dallas-based Provident Realty Advisors over an area of approximately 1,200 acres (4.9 km2). The complete master-planned community is located north and south of U.S. Route 380 in an unincorporated area governed by the Denton County Fresh Water Supply Districts 8-A, 8-B, 11-A, 11-B, and 11-C. The Dallas North Tollway and Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge are major factors for the rapid residential growth in the area.[2]

In early 2005, the first phase of homes was completed.

Upon its completion, the community will be populated with some 5,500 homes[3] constructed by several different builders.

Paloma Creek is divided into the sections listed below:

Education

Many children living in Paloma Creek attend schools within the Denton Independent School District. They attend Paloma Creek Elementary School, Navo Middle School, and Denton High School or Denton Ryan High School. Students have been offered enrollment at Savannah Elementary when PC Elementary had full classes. There is an active homeschool community. A good number of the houses in the southern area of the community are located within the Little Elm Independent School District.[4]

Builders

Retail

Paloma Creek Shopping Center is located within the town limits of Little Elm at U.S. Route 380 and Paloma Creek Boulevard, between the two units of the Paloma Creek development. Major tenants on the north side of the highway include Walgreens, Kwik Kar Lube & Auto Center, Pizza Hut, Sonic Drive-In, and Sherwin-Williams.[5] The south side of the highway is home to 7-Eleven with a Shell gas station, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and AllStorage self-storage.

Protection and services

Police protection is provided by the Denton County Sheriff's Office. The fresh water supply districts further contract with the sheriff for extra patrol services with a dedicated deputy and vehicle. Fire protection is provided by the City of Aubrey Fire Department funded by a monthly fee, added to the water bill, to cover residents of Paloma Creek, Providence, and Savannah. The town of Little Elm is required to serve the commercial areas, as they are located in its town limits. Water and sewer is provided by a fresh water supply district who contracts with Mustang SUD for billing purposes and Waste Management for trash and recycling.

References

  1. ↑ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Paloma Creek and Paloma Creek South CDPs, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
  2. ↑ Cobb, Dawn (2007-08-19). "Signs point to development spurt along U.S. 380 in Denton County". Denton Record Chronicle. Retrieved 2010-05-02.
  3. ↑ palomacreek.com. "Paloma Creek History". Retrieved 2009-06-22.
  4. ↑ palomacreek.com. "Paloma Creek Schools". Retrieved 2009-06-22.
  5. ↑ venturedfw.com. "Paloma Creek Shopping Center". Retrieved 2009-06-22.
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