Ovilla, Texas
City · Population 4,771 · #393 in Texas
About Ovilla
Ovilla is a small town in northern Texas counting 4,771 people who proudly call it home.
Ovilla holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.79 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 824 residents per square mile.
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Texas news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Ovilla Unique
- The only place in America named Ovilla — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Easy reach of DeSoto (4 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🏫 Schools in Ovilla
- DOLORES MCCLATCHEY EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,771
Rank in state#393 of 1,224
Land area5.79 sq mi
Density824/sq mi
Coordinates32.5413, -96.8835
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now86°F
ConditionsSunny
Wind15 to 20 mph
Source: National Weather Service