The Colony, Texas

Small Texas city with local appeal

Southwest Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73

C

out of 100

Overview

The Colony is a Texas city with a population of approximately 45,471, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $404,746. Median household income is $106,518.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 45,471 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $404,746 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $106,518 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 27.7 minutes
  • Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

45,471

Source: Census ACS

$404,746

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$106,518

Source: Census ACS

27.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

28

Source: Walk Score

112 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Denton County (county-level results)

43%
56%
Democrat 191,503
Republican 250,521
Leans R+13.2

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 50.7/100

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

Income vs Housing 72.5/100

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

Commute Time 49.7/100

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

Crime 65/100

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

Walkability 28/100

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

Purchasing Power 57.7/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 73

Location

The Colony, TX (33.0940, -96.8836)
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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.