Highland Village is one of the few DFW suburbs actually losing population instead of gaining it — a sign the city finished building out years ago, which means its rugs skew older and more established than almost anywhere else on Lewisville Lake.
Most Denton County cities we work in are still in the middle of a growth curve — new subdivisions, new residents, new-construction dust settling into brand-new rugs. Highland Village is the opposite case. Recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates show its population edging down slightly year over year, projected around 16,000 for 2025, while neighbors like Flower Mound and Argyle keep climbing. That’s not decline in a troubled sense — it’s what a fully built-out, mature suburb looks like once the last lot is sold.
Quick answer: Highland Village is a fully developed, mature suburb on the south shore of Lewisville Lake’s far western branch, with a population holding steady around 16,000 rather than growing. Water comes from a mix of purchased Upper Trinity Regional Water District surface supply and the city’s own wells drawing the Trinity Aquifer. We offer free pickup and delivery throughout Highland Village, with rugs cleaned off-site and returned in about 10 business days.
A suburb that finished growing
Where fast-growing Denton County cities like Little Elm and Corinth are adding thousands of new residents a year, Highland Village’s population has actually declined slightly over the past five years according to Census Bureau data, landing around 16,000 in 2025 estimates. That pattern points to a city with essentially no undeveloped land left to build on — every lot that’s going to be filled already has a house on it, most of them well established rather than fresh off a construction crew.
Gated communities and mature trees on Lewisville Lake
Highland Village sits on the south side of the far western branch of Lewisville Lake, and its neighborhoods reflect decades of settled growth rather than a current building boom — communities like Ladera Highland Village and Oaks of Highland Village feature custom homes, gated sections, and mature tree canopy that only comes with age. That maturity is a contrast to newer lake-adjacent suburbs where the trees are still saplings and the driveways are still cracking in from fresh concrete.
A dual water supply from the lake and the aquifer beneath it
Highland Village runs on two water sources at once: a subscription with the Upper Trinity Regional Water District for up to 3 million gallons a day of treated surface water sourced from Lewisville Lake, plus five city-owned wells capable of producing another 4.2 million gallons a day from the Trinity Aquifer during peak summer demand. The city holds a Superior Public Water Supply rating from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the highest rating the state gives — but the well water and lake water can carry slightly different mineral profiles, which is part of why hard-water buildup in rugs can vary house to house even within the same neighborhood.
What an established, built-out housing stock means for rugs
Because so much of Highland Village’s housing predates the current DFW growth wave, a much higher share of its rugs have been in place for a decade or more without a professional cleaning. That’s different from the new-construction dust problem we see in fast-growing cities — here the more common issue is years of accumulated soil, sun fading along one edge, and ground-in soil that’s settled well below what surface vacuuming reaches.
- Spring: Lake-adjacent humidity from Lewisville Lake settles into older rug backings that have had years to absorb moisture cycles.
- Summer: Peak well-pumping season means a slightly different mineral mix in tap water used for any at-home spot cleaning.
- Fall & winter: Mature tree canopy throughout established neighborhoods sheds more leaf litter and organic debris than newer, less-landscaped subdivisions.
- Year-round: Long-term accumulated soil in older rugs settles deeper into the pile than a few years of use would produce.
Tip: If a rug has been in the same spot in a Highland Village home for ten-plus years without a professional cleaning, sun fading and ground-in soil are usually both present even if the rug still looks presentable from across the room.
Pickup and delivery across Highland Village
Whether you’re near the lake in Ladera or Oaks of Highland Village or anywhere else in the city, our free pickup and delivery service covers all of Highland Village. We schedule a pickup window, wash the rug fully off-site at our dedicated facility, and deliver it back once it’s completely clean and dry.
How often Highland Village homeowners should schedule a cleaning
Given how many rugs in Highland Village have been in place for years without a facility wash, a first professional cleaning is worth scheduling even if a rug looks fine on the surface — long-term buildup doesn’t always show. After that first deep clean, every 12 to 18 months keeps most rugs in good shape.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer free pickup and delivery throughout Highland Village?
Yes. Free pickup and delivery covers all of Highland Village, including the lakefront neighborhoods and everywhere in between.
Where does Highland Village get its water from?
Highland Village uses a mix of purchased surface water from the Upper Trinity Regional Water District, sourced from Lewisville Lake, plus its own five wells drawing the Trinity Aquifer.
My rug has been in the same spot for years — is that a problem?
It often means more accumulated soil than the surface shows. A first professional cleaning is worth doing even if the rug looks fine.
Is Highland Village still growing like other Denton County suburbs?
No — Highland Village is fully built out, with population holding roughly steady rather than climbing the way newer suburbs are.
Do older, established rugs need different handling than new ones?
Sometimes. Older rugs can have sun fading, dry rot, or fiber wear that a technician checks for before washing.
How long does the cleaning process take?
Most rugs are picked up, cleaned at our off-site facility, and delivered back within about 10 business days.
Will I know the price before you start?
Yes. Pricing is confirmed upfront based on your rug’s size and condition, and we call before doing any additional work beyond the original quote.
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