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The Colony.
About
Life in The Colony
Living in The Colony means joining a prosperous, growing suburb where you'll find solid schools, good job stability, and a genuine waterfront amenity most Dallas suburbs lack. The trade-off is cost—homes median around $384k and rent at $1,958 monthly, so this isn't a bargain play. Schools are split between Lewisville and Little Elm independent school districts with multiple elementary, middle, and high school options, plus several STEM-focused programs if that matters to your family.
The Colony at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Foreign-Born
13.4%
Broadband Internet
97.6%
of households
Population Growth
+3.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in The Colony: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In The Colony, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (25.5%), and 14.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.4%
of residents
65 and Older
11.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.2%
of households
Married Couples
52.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
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 40% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in The Colony
In The Colony, rent runs 40% above the TX average, and home values are 35% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,551
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $395,343 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below TX average
Unemployment in The Colony and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in The Colony is 0.4 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 The Colony Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute27.1 min avg
How The Colony residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In The Colony, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 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 59% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in The Colony runs 59% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
136.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,299.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
The Colony 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 The Colony, 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.
9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Denton County, county-wide
The Colony is about 5% of Denton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Denton County, which includes The Colony, 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
The Colony is about 5% of Denton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
The Colony 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
39.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
93
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
35
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
72
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in The Colony
Uninsured
8.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside The Colony's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Frisco
Carrollton Springs
Psychiatric · 3.7 mi away · Carrollton
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Carrollton
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.
Education13.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in The Colony
The Colony's student/teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 47.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
47.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near The Colony (within 15 miles)
The University of Texas at Dallas
11.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 21,751 students · in-state tuition $14,664 · 74% graduate · median earnings $74,762 (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
12.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,610 students · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,939 (10 yrs after entry)
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online
9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,219 students · in-state tuition $14,520 · median earnings $61,376 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Dallas
10.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,153 students · in-state tuition $18,740 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 607 students · in-state tuition $18,523 · 71% graduate · median earnings $56,771 (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: Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 95 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for The Colony
The Colony has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Chickasaw National Recreation Area (95 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in The Colony
The Colony Public Library
6800 Main St, The Colony
Cities Near The Colony
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to The Colony?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
The Colony FAQ
Is The Colony, Texas affordable?⌄
The Colony's median rent is $1,958/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $114,511/year. Median home value is $383,900.
Is The Colony, Texas safe?⌄
The Colony's violent crime rate was 136 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 1299 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in The Colony, Texas?⌄
The Colony has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in The Colony, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in The Colony is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,958/month and median household income is $114,511/year. The median home value is $383,900. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in The Colony, Texas?⌄
The average commute in The Colony is 27 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