What are the schools like in Carrollton, TX?

Carrollton is served primarily by CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD. The district operates 24 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 8 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Carrollton?

The median household income in Carrollton, TX is $95,380 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Carrollton, TX?

Carrollton has an average high temperature of 55.9°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Carrollton, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Carrollton, TX affordable or expensive?

Carrollton's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Carrollton is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $327,300 and the median rent is $1,555 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Carrollton, TX?

Carrollton has a violent crime rate of 137.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1315.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Carrollton, TX a Good Place to Live?

Carrollton is a mid-sized city of 132,284 in Texas, with a median household income of $95,380 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Carrollton stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Carrollton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Carrollton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.3

Carrollton's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Carrollton costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Carrollton, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$327,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,555	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$95,380	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Carrollton's violent crime rate is 137.1 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

137.1 /100k

Property Crime

1315.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Carrollton is served primarily by CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Carrollton, TX	National Avg
School District	CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD	—
Elementary Schools	24	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	8	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Carrollton sees average highs of 55.9°F in January and 94.3°F in July, with 39.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Carrollton, TX
Average High — January	55.9°F
Average High — July	94.3°F
Annual Precipitation	39.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Carrollton, TX	National Avg
Population	132,284	—
Median Age	38.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.9%	18.9%
Asian	15.5%	6.3%
Under 18	19.9%	22.2%
65 and over	12.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hebron, TX 4 mi Addison, TX 4 mi Farmers Branch, TX 4 mi Coppell, TX 6 mi Lewisville, TX 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Carrollton

Carrollton, TX is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

75006 75007 75010

Carrollton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrollton, TX affordable or expensive?

Carrollton's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Carrollton roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $327,300 and median rent is $1,555/month.

What is the crime rate in Carrollton, TX?

Carrollton's violent crime rate is 137.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1315.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Carrollton?

Public schools in Carrollton are operated by CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD. The district has 24 elementary, 6 middle, and 8 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 42.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Carrollton, TX a good place to live?

Carrollton, TX has a population of 132,284, a median household income of $95,380, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Carrollton?

Carrollton averages 55.9°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.8 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Carrollton?

Carrollton, TX is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 75006, 75007, 75010.

What is the population of Carrollton?

The population of Carrollton, Texas is 132,284 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Carrollton?

Key numbers for living in Carrollton: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $327,300, median household income $95,380, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Carrollton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.