A DRIVE AROUND TOWN
Carrollton - Texas - 4K Downtown Drive
Carrollton - Texas - 4K Downtown Drive. A film shared by Mileage Mike Travels.
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Relocation guide
Moving to Carrollton
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
132,741
Median age 38.4
Median household income
$99,115
Median rent
$1,674/mo
Median home value
$353,600
Schools
41
7 districts
Summer high / winter low
96° / 36°
Pros
- Household incomes run 26% above the US median ($99,115).
- Rent takes only about 20% of the median household income.
- Mild weather in March, April, November, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 33 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Property taxes are high: about 1.58% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Hot summers: August highs average 96°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Carrollton?
Carrollton spans 3 zip codes. Median home values range from $296,500 to $434,700 by zip.
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Sushi Kadan in Carrollton
Sushi under cherry-blossom decor at Sushi Kadan on Old Denton Road. A Short shared by John the Werewolf.
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Is Carrollton a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 26% above the US median ($99,115). Rent takes only about 20% of the median household income. On the other hand: Property taxes are high: about 1.58% of home value a year (US 0.98%). Hot summers: August highs average 96°F.
How much do I need to earn to live in Carrollton?
The median household earns $99,115. Rent at the median ($1,674/month) is about 20% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $66,960 a year.
How many schools are in Carrollton?
41 public and private schools across 7 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Carrollton?
Highs average 96°F in August and lows 36°F in January. The most comfortable months are March, April, November.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.