Carrollton, Texas

Mid-size Texas city with community character

Southwest Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

75.3

C

out of 100

Overview

Carrollton is a Texas city with a population of approximately 133K, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $405,531. Median household income is $95,380.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 133K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $405,531 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $95,380 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24.4 minutes
  • Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

132,918

Source: Census ACS

$405,531

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$95,380

Source: Census ACS

24.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

36

Source: Walk Score

111 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Dallas County (county-level results)

60%
38%
Democrat 511,118
Republican 322,569
Leans D+22.2

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 50.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 64.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 59.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 36/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 54.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 75.3

Location

Carrollton, TX (32.9657, -96.8825)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.