With a current population of 105,800, Carrollton, located just 10 miles from DFW International Airport, has doubled its population in the past 10 years.
Carrollton has 38 square miles of rolling topography within its boundaries and is divided between Dallas County and Denton County, with a small area extending into Collin County.
The average appraised home value in Carrollton is $125,000; average apartment rent is $800. Median income is about $60,000. Homeowners in Carrollton need to be aware that soil conditions are such that extra care and attention should be given to home foundations.
Carrollton is known for its industrial smart parks with state-of-the-art technology and is home to many companies.
The cities of Carrollton, Addison, and Farmers Branch comprise an area often referred to as the Metrocrest. Average age of the Carrollton population is 32; average household size is 2.69.
Carrollton holds on to a charming piece of its past with its Historic Old Downtown area, featuring a gazebo surrounded by antique and craft shops.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Dallas ISD, and Lewisville ISD all serve various portions of Carrollton. Higher education is also available with 27 colleges and universities within 30 minutes of Carrollton. Almost 75% of Carrollton adults older than 25 have continued their education beyond high school.
Recreational facilities in Carrollton include Sandy Lake Amusement Park, three golf courses including Indian Creek Golf Course, hike-and-bike trails, and the world's tallest indoor climbing gym (Stone Works Climbing Gym). For fishing, boating, and water sports, Lake Lewisville is just minutes away and other area lakes are within close driving distance. Carrollton has more than 1,200 acres of parks and playgrounds.
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