Carrollton, Texas
Among the top 4% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 18% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 72% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 55% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 41% of US places
- top 4% for walkability
- top 4% for airport distance
- bottom 15% for monthly rent
Carrollton is a city in Texas with about 132,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include walkability, airport distance, and income tax. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and monthly rent.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 3.9 in2.6 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$95k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$54kbetter than 23% of US places
Home Value$327k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 15% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 16% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.62%better than 21% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.25%better than 75% of US places
Unemployment3.7%better than 52% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)47°F84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)86°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.8 in44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.1 inbetter than 87% of US places
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days96 daysbetter than 81% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk64.1better than 52% of US places
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 62% of US places
School Quality78.0better than 74% of US places
Violent Crime766/100kbetter than 48% of US places
Property Crime1671/100kbetter than 26% of US places
Community
Population132,28499th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.639th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6295th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9851st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+328th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)39.2%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)10.0%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)31.9%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)15.4%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.6%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 59% of US places
Walkability13.5/20better than 96% of US places
Airport Distance10 mibetter than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.5%better than 78% of US places
Amenities Nearby42.03better than 35% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 28% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Carrollton an affordable place to live?
- Carrollton is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $54k, better than 23% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Carrollton?
- The median home value in Carrollton is $327k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Carrollton?
- Median household income in Carrollton is $95k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Carrollton?
- Median gross rent in Carrollton is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Carrollton safe?
- Carrollton is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 766/100k (better than 48%). Property crime is 1671/100k.
- What is the weather like in Carrollton?
- Carrollton averages 86°F in July and 47°F in January, with 39.8 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Carrollton?
- Public-school quality in Carrollton is above average, scoring better than 74% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Carrollton?
- The average one-way commute in Carrollton is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)