Nestled in the heart of the DFW metroplex, this dynamic city of about 133,000 offers urban convenience with suburban warmth. Carrollton's top-rated schools, like Hebron High School, and diverse neighborhoods appeal to families. With median home prices around $450,000, buyers find everything from cozy bungalows to modern estates. The city's low crime rate and 40+ parks, including the scenic Elm Fork Nature Preserve, ensure vibrant outdoor living. Fun fact: Carrollton's historic downtown, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features a 1913 gazebo and hosts lively events like the Festival at the Switchyard. Its strategic location near major highways and DART rail lines makes commuting to Dallas or Plano a breeze. A thriving economy, diverse dining, and community spirit make Carrollton a welcoming, opportunity-rich home for all.
Carrollton, TX Housing Market & City Data
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Carrollton City Reviews
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Carrollton is a wonderful home-town feel place. So many little shops and boutiques to go to and visit. I love how it is centrally located right by all the tollways- George Bush, Dallas North and I21
Housing & Demographic Overview
Key insights about the community
HOUSING DATA (September 2026)
HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW
EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS
EDUCATION
- No Highschool Degree or GED12.9%
- Highschool Education21.4%
- Some College26.5%
- Bachelors Degree27.7%
- Graduate Degree11.5%
- Total College or Above39.2%
- Stem Degree43.2%
GENDER BREAKDOWN
- Male48.6%
- Female51.4%
MARITAL STATUS
- Married51.9%
- Divorced12.3%
- Never Married31.8%
- Widowed4.0%
CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN
CITY DATA
AGE BREAKDOWN
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24.5% |
| 19–29 | 14.1% |
| 30–39 | 15.2% |
| 40–49 | 14.2% |
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| 50–59 | 14.4% |
| 60–69 | 10.5% |
| 70–79 | 4.8% |
| 80+ | 2.3% |
WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER
WORKFORCE
ETHNICITY
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Local Discussions
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Neighborhoods in Carrollton, TX
Get to know neighborhoods in Carrollton, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.
Rosemeade ↗
- Median asking price
- $314,450
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 42
BNearby schools · estimated
6.5/10 · 10 schools
Coyote Ridge ↗
- Median asking price
- $712,250
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 21
BNearby schools · estimated
6.2/10 · 5 schools
Woodcrest Estates ↗
- Median asking price
- $325,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 13
CNearby schools · estimated
5/10 · 3 schools
New Carrollton ↗
- Median asking price
- $235,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 12
BNearby schools · estimated
6/10 · 3 schools
Oakwood Springs ↗
- Median asking price
- —
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 4
BNearby schools · estimated
6.3/10 · 4 schools
Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.
About these neighborhood estimates
Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.
Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.
Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.