The Town FilesCarrollton, Texas
City in Denton County · population 133,434 (2020 Census) · spans 3 counties
- Median home
- $381,000
- Household income
- $101,396
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 39.2
Carrollton is a city of 133,434 people in Denton County, Texas. The median home is worth $381,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better transit than 99% of Texas towns, more walkable than 97% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 96% of Texas towns.
How Carrollton ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Carrollton is worth $381,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $101,396, which is more affordable than 20% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,735 a month. 58.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Carrollton | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $381,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,735 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $101,396 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 58.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Carrollton
| People | Carrollton | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 28.0% | — |
| Work from home | 21.7% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Carrollton
July highs average 94.3°F and January lows 35.8°F. About 41.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 93 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 35 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Carrollton since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on October 20, 2019 about 7.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 212 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 13, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 211 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on October 21, 1996.
Severe weather in Denton County since 1996
Denton County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Denton County
Denton County had 313,782 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,626 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Carrollton itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Public schools in Carrollton
36 public schools with 25,060 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEBRON H S | 9-12 | 3,673 | 16.4 |
| TURNER H S | 9-12 | 2,010 | 14.1 |
| SMITH H S | 9-12 | 1,937 | 13.8 |
| CREEKVIEW H S | 9-12 | 1,680 | 14.0 |
| POLK MIDDLE | 6-8 | 949 | 12.5 |
| ARBOR CREEK MIDDLE | 6-8 | 896 | 16.0 |
| BLALACK MIDDLE | 6-8 | 889 | 13.7 |
| PERRY MIDDLE | 6-8 | 789 | 11.6 |
| STEM ACADEMY AT MEMORIAL EL | PK-5 | 731 | 14.3 |
| TRIVIUM ACADEMY (charter) | K-12 | 661 | 14.7 |
| JERRY R JUNKINS EL | PK-5 | 577 | 15.2 |
| STEM ACADEMY AT CREEK VALLEY MIDDLE | 6-8 | 564 | 12.5 |
Towns near Carrollton
- Addison, TX4.2 mi · 16,661 people · home $482,000
- Farmers Branch, TX4.4 mi · 35,991 people · home $364,600
- Coppell, TX5.6 mi · 42,983 people · home $560,500
- Lewisville, TX6.1 mi · 111,822 people · home $378,500
- The Colony, TX6.9 mi · 44,534 people · home $383,900
- Plano, TX9.8 mi · 285,494 people · home $465,900
- Irving, TX10.0 mi · 256,684 people · home $315,600
- Grapevine, TX10.9 mi · 50,631 people · home $493,100
Carrollton questions
Is Carrollton, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Carrollton scores better for retirees than 38% of Texas towns and quieter than 7%. 13.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.2).
How much does a house cost in Carrollton?
The median owner-occupied home in Carrollton is valued at $381,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,396, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,735 a month.
What is the weather like in Carrollton?
July highs average 94.3°F and January lows 35.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Carrollton get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Carrollton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on October 20, 2019. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)