The Town FilesThe Colony, Texas
City in Denton County · population 44,534 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $383,900
- Household income
- $114,511
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 37.8
The Colony is a city of 44,534 people in Denton County, Texas. The median home is worth $383,900, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 96% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 94% of Texas towns, more walkable than 92% of Texas towns.
How The Colony 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 The Colony is worth $383,900, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $114,511, which is more affordable than 32% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,958 a month. 59.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | The Colony | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $383,900 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,958 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $114,511 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 59.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in The Colony
| People | The Colony | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.4% | — |
| Work from home | 23.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in The Colony
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
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of The Colony since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 2, 1957 about 4.2 miles from the town center and killed 10. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 208 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 14, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 256 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 6, 2001.
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 The Colony itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in The Colony
9 public schools with 5,442 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COLONY H S | 9-12 | 1,877 | 13.7 |
| GRIFFIN MIDDLE | 6-8 | 720 | 13.1 |
| PETERS COLONY EL | PK-5 | 560 | 12.2 |
| PRESTWICK EL | PK-5 | 469 | 14.7 |
| CAMEY EL | PK-5 | 441 | 11.6 |
| LAKEVIEW MIDDLE | 6-8 | 419 | 9.5 |
| MORNINGSIDE EL | PK-5 | 349 | 11.6 |
| ETHRIDGE EL | K-5 | 342 | 11.8 |
| B B OWEN EL | PK-5 | 265 | 10.6 |
Towns near The Colony
- Hackberry, TX4.2 mi · 2,973 people · home $416,600
- Lewisville, TX4.9 mi · 111,822 people · home $378,500
- Frisco, TX6.5 mi · 200,509 people · home $642,100
- Carrollton, TX6.9 mi · 133,434 people · home $381,000
- Little Elm, TX7.2 mi · 46,453 people · home $420,700
- Lake Dallas, TX7.4 mi · 7,708 people · home $269,000
- Oak Point, TX7.4 mi · 4,357 people · home $395,900
- Hickory Creek, TX7.7 mi · 4,718 people · home $507,200
The Colony questions
Is The Colony, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, The Colony scores better for retirees than 16% of Texas towns and quieter than 16%. 11.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.8).
How much does a house cost in The Colony?
The median owner-occupied home in The Colony is valued at $383,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $114,511, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,958 a month.
What is the weather like in The Colony?
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 The Colony get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of The Colony since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 2, 1957. 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)