Name: Carrollton, TX
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Ranks better than 77% of areas Follow

Population

137,319

Median Age

37.8 Years

Carrollton Area Facts

Carrollton has a Livability Score of 77_/100, which is considered exceptional
Carrollton crime rates are 37% lower than the Texas average
Cost of living in Carrollton is 30% higher than the Texas average

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What do the locals think about Carrollton?

78%

Family friendly

17%

Public transit is accessible

28%

Walkable to grocery stores

67%

Yards are well-kept

83%

Lots of parks

33%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

89%

A quiet area

56%

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Worst Municipal Court Systems 1 rating By Brookelynn ( Feb 22, 2017) I got a ridiculous ticket that should have been a warning, tried fighting it in court but the judge denied. They wanted me to pay $150 the day I went to court which I didn't have until the next day. They basically told me not possible to pay the next fir the same amount, so they ...Read More hiked up the ticket price by 200%. So In the process of trying to fight the ticket again It went into warrant. They literally make it impossible to pay for a warrant. You can go in And pay either with cash or a money order, or you can pay through a 3rd party website where they charge you a 5% service charge! I've heard through a lot of other people that they never give warnings even fir the smallest things, the police officers are completely full of themselves and only care about ticket quota, this I've personally heard from an ex Carrollton police officer who themselves were tired of working for a corrupt city! Read Less

Looks great but lots of hidden problems within 2 rating By Little mama ( Dec 15, 2014) The city of Carrollton seems to be a good place except for the police department. A lot of their patrol officers are arrogant and hot headed. They are just rude. If the bulb in your blinker light goes out expect to pay a high priced ticket because they have no interest in giving ...Read More warnings or even just a heads up. The kids are often afraid of them so they don't always seek help from their school recourse officers because the street cops have given such a bad name. It just isn't supo to be like that. Our children should see officers in uniform and think that it's a safe person. It's the opposite. They approach your vehicle very hostile. No matter how light the issue is. If they keep this up Carrollton won't be any different then ferguson mo.
The parks are clean and well maintained. The Carrollton youth football league is a great resourse for little league football, cheerleading, and dance. The cfb school district should reconsider some of their teachers and policies. It seems as tho they are more concerned with the schools curb appeal rather than the education of the students.
It is located close enough to Dallas. However always expect delays due to traffic jams.
The public library and splash park are great places to pass away a day with fun and the rev centers offer a lot of ammonites as well. Read Less

#1 By My Reckoning 5 rating By wereinders2 ( Aug 29, 2013) While in the Air Force, we had made very good friends with our next door neighbors in Oklahoma, who just happened to have a daughter and son-in-law who lived in Carrollton, TX (The Lord does indeed work in mysterious ways!). So that's where we started our search for a place to li ...Read More ve here in DFW. We ended up renting a house in what I guess would be considered North Carrollton in the area of Frankford and Old Denton. We spent the next two years trying to decide where we wanted to buy a home. Funny thing was we looked in all the cities around Carrollton before we realized we really did like it here in Carrollton.

And as fate would have it, we were driving around one day and we saw a new housing addition being started off of Rosemeade between Old Denton and Frankford. We bought our first home in Carrollton in 1998. By this time we had become very comfortable in Carrollton. It felt like home.

There are so many positive aspects to Carrollton that just don't appear in a survey. The city is really in a perfect location here in the North Dallas Suburbs. There are no huge Shopping Malls in Carrollton, though we have easy access to several (Vista Ridge, Willow Bend, and Stonebriar). As for highways, we have I35E which runs along the far west edge of Carrollton, and with the addition of the PGBT tollway, a lot of traffic that used to commute through the city streets of Carrollton, now use the tollway. So there is not the traffic snarls in Carrollton that seem to be prevalent in surrounding cities (for example, Plano traffic is notoriously terrible during rush hour both morning and evening).

The Police Department in Carrollton is one of the best in Texas (statistically), and have a great relationship with the residents. There are numerous Police/Civilian Volunteer organizations, and the Police Department has a significant number of civilians both paid and volunteers in the department.

The schools are also some of the best in Texas. There are two very nice city libraries, several senior citizen centers, and a beautifully restored Old Downtown area.

We recently bought our 'Forever' home here in North Carrollton, and will spend the rest of our lives in the best city in the world! Read Less

Community Oriented - Carrollton, Texas 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 09, 2010) Now considered a suburb of Dallas, Carrollton, Texas was a thriving community at the time of its incorporation in the early twentieth century. It is still a growing city with several large manufacturing companies and is home to the headquarters of Home Interiors and Carlson Resta ...Read More urants.

When I visited the city of Carrollton, it looked to be a typical suburban city. There were chain stores, franchised restaurants, strip malls and nail salons. There did seem to be a lot of community pride, with its clean parks and public areas. The schools in the area looked well-maintained, also.

The downtown Carrollton district seemed very quaint and I noticed several nice golf courses in Carrollton. There was also a huge hospital in the city called the Baylor Medical Center. I learned that this hospital employs over seven hundred people.

I cannot say I would recommend Carrollton as a vacation destination. There were no real attractions or historical sites. Having said that, the drive to Dallas from Carrollton is only about 30 minutes, at which point you could enjoy all the benefits of a large city. Carrollton did seem to be a nice place to live and a wonderful place to raise a family. Carrollton is a community that has a lot to offer its citizens. Read Less

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#1 By My Reckoning 5 rating By wereinders2 ( Aug 29, 2013) While in the Air Force, we had made very good friends with our next door neighbors in Oklahoma, who just happened to have a daughter and son-in-law who lived in Carrollton, TX (The Lord does indeed work in mysterious ways!). So that's where we started our search for a place to li ...Read More ve here in DFW. We ended up renting a house in what I guess would be considered North Carrollton in the area of Frankford and Old Denton. We spent the next two years trying to decide where we wanted to buy a home. Funny thing was we looked in all the cities around Carrollton before we realized we really did like it here in Carrollton.

And as fate would have it, we were driving around one day and we saw a new housing addition being started off of Rosemeade between Old Denton and Frankford. We bought our first home in Carrollton in 1998. By this time we had become very comfortable in Carrollton. It felt like home.

There are so many positive aspects to Carrollton that just don't appear in a survey. The city is really in a perfect location here in the North Dallas Suburbs. There are no huge Shopping Malls in Carrollton, though we have easy access to several (Vista Ridge, Willow Bend, and Stonebriar). As for highways, we have I35E which runs along the far west edge of Carrollton, and with the addition of the PGBT tollway, a lot of traffic that used to commute through the city streets of Carrollton, now use the tollway. So there is not the traffic snarls in Carrollton that seem to be prevalent in surrounding cities (for example, Plano traffic is notoriously terrible during rush hour both morning and evening).

The Police Department in Carrollton is one of the best in Texas (statistically), and have a great relationship with the residents. There are numerous Police/Civilian Volunteer organizations, and the Police Department has a significant number of civilians both paid and volunteers in the department.

The schools are also some of the best in Texas. There are two very nice city libraries, several senior citizen centers, and a beautifully restored Old Downtown area.

We recently bought our 'Forever' home here in North Carrollton, and will spend the rest of our lives in the best city in the world! Read Less

Community Oriented - Carrollton, Texas 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 09, 2010) Now considered a suburb of Dallas, Carrollton, Texas was a thriving community at the time of its incorporation in the early twentieth century. It is still a growing city with several large manufacturing companies and is home to the headquarters of Home Interiors and Carlson Resta ...Read More urants.

When I visited the city of Carrollton, it looked to be a typical suburban city. There were chain stores, franchised restaurants, strip malls and nail salons. There did seem to be a lot of community pride, with its clean parks and public areas. The schools in the area looked well-maintained, also.

The downtown Carrollton district seemed very quaint and I noticed several nice golf courses in Carrollton. There was also a huge hospital in the city called the Baylor Medical Center. I learned that this hospital employs over seven hundred people.

I cannot say I would recommend Carrollton as a vacation destination. There were no real attractions or historical sites. Having said that, the drive to Dallas from Carrollton is only about 30 minutes, at which point you could enjoy all the benefits of a large city. Carrollton did seem to be a nice place to live and a wonderful place to raise a family. Carrollton is a community that has a lot to offer its citizens. Read Less

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Carrollton, TX

Carrollton is a medium-sized city that is a suburb of Dallas. It is an easy trip into Dallas via the network of highways including Interstate 35E and President George Bush Turnpike. Commuters who work in the downtown areas have access to the Green Line of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit's DART rail system. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is only about five miles southwest of Carrollton. The other Metroplex airport is Love Field, which is about the same distance away. With a population of approximately 130,000, Carrollton enjoys many amenities of city life, but has a smaller town atmosphere. Being so close to the Metroplex area, the cost of living is slightly higher than the national average. Many people who prefer not to live in an urban environment, choose Carrollton with its wide selection of housing options. Housing is a major factor in the higher cost of living.

One of the reasons parents of small children give for moving to Carrollton is the excellent education opportunities. The state of Texas ranks the Carrollton School District among the best in the state. The average test scores in this school district average 80 percent, which is much higher than the national average. Those who choose to buy homes in this city find that their initial investment is offset by the high appreciation rates, which is above average.

Indoor and outdoor activities make Carrollton a popular destination for newcomers to Texas. The downtown area features many unique shops and boutiques along with several art galleries, antique shops, and museums. The Dallas Arts District located in the downtown area includes numerous performing arts venues. November is an exciting month in Carrollton as it hosts its annual Festival at Switchyard. This event is for people of all ages. There are family-oriented concerts, vendor’s booths, and numerous activities for children. The adult crowds can enjoy the huge beer garden.

Carrollton is located in the northeastern region of Texas that also includes Denton and Grapevine. Denton is the home of North Texas State University and Grapevine is famous for its diverse shopping at the Grapevine Mills Mall, which is only 26 miles away from downtown. The Grapevine Opry is well known for its country and bluegrass music in addition to many live theater performances through the year. Racing buffs can enjoy world-class auto racing at the Texas Motor Speedway, which is also located within a few miles of Carrollton.

Sandy Lake is about three miles from Carrollton. Fishermen come from all over the state to fish for catfish, white bass, yellow bass, and carp. Those who enjoy walking and hiking can find a very nice park with trails shaded by huge trees. Park benches provide walkers the chance to stop and rest along the way.