Moving to Carrollton, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.
A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to Carrollton: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.
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Carrollton at a glance
Why people move to Carrollton
Central DFW location
DART rail access
Strong Korean-American community and dining scene
More affordable than Plano nearby
Where to live in Carrollton
A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.
The Colony (adjacent)
Lake, master-planned
Castle Hills
Master-planned, top schools
Old Downtown Carrollton
Historic, walkable, DART
Major employers
- · Halliburton
- · McKesson
- · ThyssenKrupp Elevator
- · Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Schools
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and Lewisville ISD.
Airports
- · DFW International (20 min)
- · Dallas Love Field (15 min)
What most newcomers wish they'd known
Older housing in central areas
Property taxes are high
Growing fast in newer sections
Who thrives in Carrollton
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