Carrollton, TX vs The Colony, 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
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Carrollton leads in crime level (3.8 vs 5.2). Carrollton leads in walk score (36 vs 28). Carrollton leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 27.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carrollton, TX | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#472) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 132,918 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,531 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $95,380 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 112 |
| 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
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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