At a Glance
Median Income
$111,090
$57,739 per capita
Home Value
$355,100
Zillow: $401,129
Median Rent
$1,884/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
275/100K
1,445/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How The Colony Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows The Colony's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is The Colony a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
The Colony residents earn a median household income of $111,090 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,739. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,830 business establishments, including 2,668 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in The Colony is $355,100 , 26% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,129. Median rent is $1,884/month, with 25.8% 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 2000.
Safety & Crime
The Colony reports 275 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,445/100K. The murder rate is 2.3/100K.
Education
47.7% of adults in The Colony hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
The Colony has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population44,916
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density3,206/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,090
Per Capita$57,739
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$115,358M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$355,100
Rent$1,884
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$401,129
Housing Units19,072
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent275/100K
Property1,445/100K
Murder2.3/100K
Assault104/100K
Burglary167/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation531 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.7%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The Colony was founded in 1969.
The median home in The Colony was built in 2000.
21.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 2,668 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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