The Colony, Texas
Among the top 18% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 13% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 67% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 38% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 82% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 68% of US places
- top 8% for airport distance
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 8% for property crime
The Colony is a mid-size city in Texas with about 44,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, income tax, and broadband access. It rates lower on monthly rent and property crime.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 3.7 in2.5 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$107k87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$60kbetter than 12% of US places
Home Value$326k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 10% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 16% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.81%better than 14% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.23%better than 76% of US places
Unemployment4.1%better than 47% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)46°F82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)86°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.5 in34th 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 Days92 daysbetter than 74% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk40.5better than 81% of US places
Air Quality45 AQIbetter than 57% of US places
School Quality52.0better than 39% of US places
Violent Crime889/100kbetter than 41% of US places
Property Crime2826/100kbetter than 8% of US places
Community
Population44,32397th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.232nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5690th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0054th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)53.1%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)10.4%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)21.2%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)8.0%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)7.3%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 38% of US places
Walkability8.2/20better than 76% of US places
Airport Distance16 mibetter than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access97.2%better than 89% of US places
Amenities Nearby84.38better than 51% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 41% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Colony an affordable place to live?
- The Colony is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $60k, better than 12% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in The Colony?
- The median home value in The Colony is $326k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in The Colony?
- Median household income in The Colony is $107k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in The Colony?
- Median gross rent in The Colony is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is The Colony safe?
- The Colony is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 889/100k (better than 41%). Property crime is 2826/100k.
- What is the weather like in The Colony?
- The Colony averages 86°F in July and 46°F in January, with 36.5 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in The Colony?
- Public-school quality in The Colony is below average, scoring better than 39% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in The Colony?
- The average one-way commute in The Colony is 28 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)