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Living in
Carrollton.
About
Life in Carrollton
This Dallas suburb of 133,000 offers something genuinely rare—a diverse, stable community where you can actually afford to buy a home while staying connected to a major metro area. The median household income sits around $101,000, and with a median home value near $381,000, you're looking at reasonable housing costs compared to Dallas proper, especially when you factor in the 58% homeownership rate and the fact that nearly 6 in 10 households are owner-occupied. The job market is solid with an unemployment rate of just 3.8%, and the city has carved out its own economic identity with headquarters for companies like FASTSIGNS, Halliburton's Easywell, and Amazon subsidiary Woot anchoring local employment—so you're not entirely dependent on commuting to downtown Dallas, though the average commute runs about 24 minutes if you do.
Carrollton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Foreign-Born
28.0%
Broadband Internet
95.6%
of households
Population Growth
+0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics28.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Carrollton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Carrollton, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.1%), and 24.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.6%
of residents
65 and Older
13.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.2%
of households
Married Couples
52.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.56
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 24% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Carrollton
In Carrollton, rent runs 24% above the TX average, and home values are 34% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,563
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $396,178 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Carrollton
Unemployment in Carrollton is 0.6 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Carrollton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.1 min avg
How Carrollton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Carrollton, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 9 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 70% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Carrollton runs 70% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
97.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,003.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Carrollton Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 36 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Denton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Denton County, which includes Carrollton, the most common type is hail, with 36 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
| 2024 | 37 | Hail | $23.3M |
| 2023 | 38 | Hail | $46.3M |
| 2022 | 29 | Drought | $543,000 |
| 2021 | 19 | Hail | $168.2M |
| 2020 | 25 | Heat | $1.3M |
| 2019 | 32 | Hail | $889,500 |
| 2018 | 17 | Drought | $492,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Denton County, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Denton County, which includes Carrollton, is typically good — 211 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
211
per year
Moderate Days
135
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Denton County, county-wide
Climate93°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Carrollton has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
93
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
35
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
66
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 36°F | 2.78" |
| Feb | 60°F | 40°F | 3.37" |
| Mar | 69°F | 48°F | 3.56" |
| Apr | 75°F | 55°F | 3.52" |
| May | 83°F | 64°F | 5.18" |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 3.83" |
| Jul | 94°F | 75°F | 2.22" |
| Aug | 95°F | 75°F | 2.48" |
| Sep | 87°F | 67°F | 3.30" |
| Oct | 78°F | 56°F | 5.26" |
| Nov | 66°F | 46°F | 3.04" |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 3.37" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Carrollton
Carrollton has 2 hospitals, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
15.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Carrollton Springs
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Methodist Hospital for Surgery
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Addison
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Plano
Dallas Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Dallas
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Carrollton
Carrollton's student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 45.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
35
within city limits
Private Schools
9
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Carrollton (within 15 miles)
The University of Texas at Dallas
8.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 21,751 students · in-state tuition $14,664 · 74% graduate · median earnings $74,762 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,277 students · in-state tuition $69,722 · 82% graduate · median earnings $90,037 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 2,293 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 15% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth
7.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,610 students · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,939 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,403 students · in-state tuition $56,630 · 66% graduate · median earnings $64,930 (10 yrs after entry)
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online
4.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,219 students · in-state tuition $14,520 · median earnings $61,376 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 97 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Carrollton
Carrollton has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (97 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Carrollton
Carrollton Public Library
1700 Keller Springs Rd, Carrollton
Carrollton Public Library @ Hebron And Josey
4220 N Josey Ln, Carrollton
Cities Near Carrollton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Carrollton FAQ
Is Carrollton, Texas affordable?⌄
Carrollton's median rent is $1,735/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $101,396/year. Median home value is $381,000.
Is Carrollton, Texas safe?⌄
Carrollton's violent crime rate was 98 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1004 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Carrollton, Texas?⌄
Carrollton has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Carrollton, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Carrollton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,735/month and median household income is $101,396/year. The median home value is $381,000. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Carrollton, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Carrollton is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from