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The Colony, TX Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Mackenzie Jackson

Pros and cons of The Colony after 9 years

First post here. I'm single, late 40s, and Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $111,090 in The Colony. Crime rate is something to consider -The Colony sits at 275.1 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not...

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Amelia H.

Best restaurants in The Colony?

My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective.

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Amelia H.

Best coffee shops in The Colony?

Hey, Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,884 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 44,916 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city ha...

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Jace Patel

The Colony is underrated, change my mind

Hey, My partner and I are Rent is about $1,884/month for a decent place. With a population of 44,916, The Colony is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There'...

3 replies 23 upvotes best-worst
Mackenzie Jackson

Best kept secrets of The Colony, TX

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $111,090 in The Colony. With a population of 44,916, The Colony is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $355,100, which seems about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living i...

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Piper A.

Is The Colony still affordable?

Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $355,100 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-d...

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Avery Scott

Should I move to The Colony or stay in Tampa?

Hey everyone, Just moved here 7 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,884 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 44,916 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Any advice would be great. The fo...

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Jace Patel

Thinking about relocating to The Colony from St. Louis

Hi all, I'm single, late 20s, and You can expect to pay around $1,884 for rent here. Rent is about $1,884/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Kayden Ward

Best areas to explore in The Colony?

Alright, We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Would love some local perspective.

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Stella Davis

Is The Colony a good place to live?

Random thought, I'm a remote worker and What would you do? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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native_kayden55

Best coffee shops in The Colony?

First post here. I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating tha...

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Mackenzie Jackson

Best hidden gems in The Colony

Hi all, My partner and I are Homes are going for about $355,100 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 44,916 people. Household incomes average around $111,090 in The Colony. You can expect to pay around $1,884 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -The Colony sits at 275.1 p...

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Piper A.

Unpopular opinion about The Colony

Random thought, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes ...

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Kaylee Rogers

Grocery stores in The Colony -recommendations?

I'm a 41-year-old police officer and The median home value here is around $355,100, which seems about average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What do you all think?

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Hunter Edwards

Best coffee shops in The Colony?

Hey, I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $355,100 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,884 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of communi...

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Kayden Ward

Healthcare options in The Colony?

Hey, Household incomes average around $111,090 in The Colony. Rent is about $1,884/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. ...

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Jace Myers

Best neighborhoods to rent in The Colony?

I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 44,916, The Colony is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Caleb Morgan

Relocating to The Colony, TX -pros and cons?

Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $1,884 for rent here. Rent is about $1,884/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -The Colony sits at 275.1 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thanks! The food scene here is surp...

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