At a Glance
Median Income
$99,115
$50,000 per capita
Home Value
$353,600
Zillow: $400,642
Median Rent
$1,674/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
145/100K
1,367/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.3%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
9.6% smoking rate
How Carrollton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carrollton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carrollton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carrollton residents earn a median household income of $99,115 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,000. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 84,182 business establishments, including 6,468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carrollton is $353,600 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $400,642. Median rent is $1,674/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Carrollton reports 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,367/100K. The murder rate is 0.8/100K.
Education
43.3% of adults in Carrollton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carrollton has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population132,741
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density3,621/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born26.9%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,115
Per Capita$50,000
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$389,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,717
Housing
A+
Home Value$353,600
Rent$1,674
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$400,642
Housing Units52,646
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent145/100K
Property1,367/100K
Murder0.8/100K
Assault102/100K
Burglary161/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,431/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation482 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.3%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries60
Did You Know?
Carrollton was founded in 1913.
The median home in Carrollton was built in 1987.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
26.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 6,468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 322 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.