Carrollton, TX vs Little Elm, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Carrollton
75.3
#472 nationally
Little Elm
72.2
#919 nationally
Carrollton leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 37.9 min). Carrollton leads in walk score (36 vs 24). Little Elm leads in median household income ($110,218 vs $95,380).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carrollton, TX | Little Elm, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#472) | 72.2 (#919) |
| Population | 132,918 | 58,496 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,531 | $400,423 |
| Median Household Income | $95,380 | $110,218 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 37.9 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+13.2 |
C
75.3 Score
Carrollton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$405,531
Population
132,918
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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C-
72.2 Score
Little Elm, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$400,423
Population
58,496
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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