Living in The Colony, TX
Suburb in Texas
The Colony is a suburb in Texas, home to about 45,000 people, with 5.3 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, most trips are by car. Life moves at a moderate pace, and homes are mostly houses.
Is The Colony a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 25 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: DFW is 16 mi away
- Big job market: about 5.3 million people live within 31 mi
- Highly educated: 48% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4 research universities are 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 The Colony: common questions
What is the cost of living in The Colony?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $336k, 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 The Colony?
Texas has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1.76% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is The Colony safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.7× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in The Colony?
The Colony has mild winters: winter days average around 58°F and summer days around 93°F.
Does The Colony get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from tornadoes, flooding and hail: 7 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 1.31 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to The Colony?
The nearest major airport is DFW, about 16 mi away.
How The Colony scores
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