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Carrollton
  • Suburb of Dallas, TX

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B minus
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Carrollton is a suburb of Dallas with a population of 131,388. Carrollton is in Dallas County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Carrollton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Carrollton there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Carrollton and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Carrollton are highly rated.

About

About Carrollton...
Population
131,388

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$283,800
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,397
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    41%
  • Own
    59%
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Carrollton Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    134.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    2.2
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    32.9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    36.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    202.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,297.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    160.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    12%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    28%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    national  11%

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