Living in Carrollton

📍 Location & Accessibility

• Proximity to Major Cities: ~20 minutes to Dallas, ~20 minutes to Plano, ~25 minutes to Fort Worth.
  
  

• Highways: Sitting at the crossroads of I-35E, PGBT (190), SH-121, and the Dallas North Tollway, Carrollton is one of the easiest cities to commute from in the entire metroplex.
  
  

• DART Access: Multiple DART rail stations connect residents to Dallas without the drive.
  
  

• Air Travel: ~15 minutes to DFW Airport.
  
  

Whether you’re commuting north, south, east, or west — Carrollton gets you there.

🏡 Housing & Neighborhoods

Carrollton packs a wide variety of housing options into its 37 square miles.

• Home Types: Traditional single-family homes, modern renovations, townhomes, and newer developments near Addison and far north Carrollton.
  
  

• Notable Neighborhoods:
  
  

  • Country Place – Lakes, golf, and community amenities
    
    

  • Carillon Hills – Quiet, tree-lined streets
    
    

  • Oak Creek Estates – Classic suburban charm
    
    

  • Estates of Indian Creek – Higher-end homes with quick Tollway access
    
    

💰 Average Home Price: Typically $450,000–$575,000 depending on age and location.

🎓 Schools & Education

This is one of the few cities zoned to three top-rated districts:

• Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (CFBISD)
  
  

• Lewisville ISD (LISD)
  
  

• Plano ISD (PISD)
  
  

Parents love having strong choices, especially families seeking early-college programs, STEM options, or gifted programs.

Higher education is nearby through Dallas College, UTD, UNT (Frisco campus), and more.

🌳 Lifestyle & Amenities

Carrollton blends suburban comfort with urban convenience.

• Parks: Over 1,200 acres of parkland and 50+ miles of trails
  
  

• Entertainment: Historic Downtown Carrollton is full of boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops, and event nights
  
  

• Recreation: Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex is a local favorite
  
  

• Dining: Incredibly diverse food scene — Korean BBQ, Mediterranean, Tex-Mex, Vietnamese, and everything in between
  
  

• Shopping: Close to Legacy West, Galleria Dallas, and Grandscape
  
  

Carrollton is simply easy to live in — everything you need is within minutes.

💼 Economy & Growth

• Major employers in tech, finance, logistics, and healthcare
  
  

• Fast access to the airport and corporate centers in Addison, Plano, and Dallas
  
  

• Strong rental demand and steady home appreciation
  
  

Carrollton’s strategic location keeps it thriving.

👨‍👩‍👧 Who Lives Here?

• Families wanting convenience + good schools
  
  

• Professionals commuting across DFW
  
  

• Foodies and young couples who love diverse dining
  
  

• Downsizers wanting low-maintenance living close to amenities
  
  

✅ Pros & Considerations

Pros

• Exceptional commuter access
  
  

• Diverse housing & dining
  
  

• Strong schools across multiple districts
  
  

• Tons of parks and recreation
  
  

Considerations

• Older homes may require updates
  
  

• Traffic near major corridors can get busy
  
  

• Faster pace than quieter Denton County towns