Living in Carrollton, TX
Suburb in Texas
Carrollton is a suburb in Texas, home to about 133,000 people, with 6.5 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are a mix of apartments and houses.
Is Carrollton a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 29 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Dog-friendly: 72 dog parks within 9 mi
- Easy flying: DFW is 10 mi away
- Big job market: about 6.5 million people live within 31 mi
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Hot summers: highs around 93°F
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Key facts
Living in Carrollton: common questions
What is the cost of living in Carrollton?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $368k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,430 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 103, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Carrollton?
Texas has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1.58% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Carrollton safe?
Carrollton isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
What is the weather like in Carrollton?
Carrollton has mild winters: winter days average around 58°F and summer days around 93°F.
Does Carrollton get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding, tornadoes and heat waves: 7 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 1.27 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Carrollton?
The nearest major airport is DFW, about 10 mi away.
How Carrollton scores
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