Relocation Guide, Carrollton, TX

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

Population
135,000
Median home price
$395,000
Median rent
$1,650 / month
Cost of living index
103
Property tax
2.20% effective
Sales tax
8.25%
Summer avg high
96°F
Winter avg low
37°F

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

DFW commutersDiverse buyersFamilies

Moving to Carrollton from out of state?

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