Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (11) C-
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
7 LEAves Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ak PC Gaming Cafe
Coffee Shop
CubeBella Cafe
Coffee Shop
85°C
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fruitealicious Boba Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Eggsellent Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dunn Bros. Coffee & Provisions Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) F
WJ Thomas Splash Park
Water Park
AW Perry Homestead
Museum
A W Perry Homestead Museum
Museum
Plaza Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Fun Movie Grill - Carrollton
Cinema
Tommy Standridge Stadium
Stadium
The Frog Pond
Water Park
Hebron High School Football Stadium
Stadium
Lions Stadium
Stadium
Cavanaugh Flight Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (59) A-
Whataburger
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Swirl Crepe
Sweets
Shipley Donuts
Fast Food
Kura Sushi
Fast Food
Cuban Dulceria International Bakery & Cafe
Sweets
Snow City
Sweets
Snow City
Sweets
SomiSomi
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Golden Chick
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fruitealicious Boba Tea
Sweets
Braum's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Fitness (7) F
Senior Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Fitness Connection
Gym
Crosby Recreation Center
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (16) B
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Teso Life
Grocery Store
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
H Mart
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Ranch IV Donuts
Bakery
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
La Michoacana
Grocery Store
Tom Thumb
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Fiesta
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Donut
Bakery
Rumcakes Factory
Bakery
Target
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Parks (87) A+
Treeline Park
Playground
Clifford E. "Bill" Hall Park
Park
Harold K Bessire Park
Park
Martha Pointer Park
Park
Ward Steenson Park
Park
Ward Steensen Park
Park
Josey Ranch Lake Park
Park
Mill Valley Park
Park
Timbercreek Park
Park
Ken Good Park
Park
Josey Ranch Athletic Complex
Park
Porter Park
Park
Rosemeade Park
Park
Thomas Park
Park
Croft Park
Park
Mary Heads Carter Park
Park
Del Santer Park
Park
Villages of Indian Creek Park
Park
Primrose Park
Park
Fairway Vista Park
Park
Oak Hills Park
Park
Carrollton Square
Park
Francis Perry Park
Park
Cedar Elm Park
Park
Branch Hollow Park
Park
Shops (76) A+
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Muse Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Summer Breeze Nail Spa
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Salon H
Hairdresser
Kulsum's Speedy Shop #2
Convenience Store
TMobile
Electronics
Divine Nail Bar
Beauty
UpTown Barbers
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Petco
Pets
Plato's Closet
Clothing
KPoP+
Clothing
Kinokuniya
Books
Ceci Boutique
Clothing
LA Hair
Hairdresser
Clip-Cuts
Hairdresser
Silk Threads
Clothing
Chevron
Convenience Store
Daiso Japan
Discount Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Chevron
Convenience Store
Kookaburra Bird Shop
Pets
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Cato
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Carrollton.
Public Transit Stops (22)
Stops & Stations
F
Trinity Mills Station
Bus Station
1
Bus Stop
2
Bus Stop
3
Bus Stop
4
Bus Stop
5
Bus Stop
Trinity Mills Station
Transit Station
6
Bus Stop
Trinity Mills
Transit Station
7
Bus Stop
North Carrollton/Frankford Station
Transit Station
1
Bus Stop
Downtown Carrollton Station
Bus Station
2
Bus Stop
3
Bus Stop
Downtown Carrollton Station
Transit Station
4
Bus Stop
5
Bus Stop
Arbor Creek @ Cheyenne - S - MB
Bus Stop
Hebron
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7%
F
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Carrollton is 120/100 - which is 30% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime B

Carrollton crime rates are 1,867 per 100k, which is 32% lower than Texas
Property Crime
1,661 crimes per 100k
C+
Violent Crime
207 crimes per 100k
A-
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employment A+

The median income in Carrollton is $82,345 - which is 50% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$82,345
A
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
A-
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health A

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (43)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Legent Orthopedic Hospital
Hospital
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Total Dental Care
Dentist
Carrollton Modern Dentistry
Dentist
Monarch Dental
Dentist
Livingstone Medical Clinic
Clinic
City of Carrollton, Fire Station 2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dazzling Smiles Dental
Dentist
Albertsons Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ideal Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Carrollton Fire Station No. 6
Fire Station
Trinity Pharmacy
Pharmacy
North Texas Clinical Weight Loss
Doctor
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Our Children Pediatrics
Clinic
Indian Creek Dental
Dentist
Carrollton Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Tooth Castle Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Family Clinic
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Carrollton home prices are $267,100 - which is 87% higher than Texas
Home Price
$267,100
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
31%
A+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools C

The Carrollton graduation rate is 84% - which is 7% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
54%
D
High School Grad. Rates
84%
C-
Elementary Schools (40) D-
Mccoy El
Rainwater El
Carrollton Classical Academy
Blanton El
Oak Crest Private School
Blalack Middle
Thompson El
Davis El
The St Anthony School
Good El
Rosemeade El
Huie Special Educ Ctr
Kent El
A Childs Garden Montessori School
Harmony Science Academy - Carrollton
Harmony School Of Innovation - Carrollton
Long Middle
Salazar District Alternative Education Program
Furneaux El
Polk Middle
La Villita Middle
Homestead El
Mckamy El
Carrollton El
Life School Carrollton
High Schools (12) F
Smith H S
Creekview H S
The St Anthony School
Huie Special Educ Ctr
Harmony Science Academy - Carrollton
Salazar District Alternative Education Program
Creek Valley Middle
Turner H S
Newfound Academy
Dallas Can Academy At Carrollton-Farmers Branch
Grimes Education Center
Universal Academy - Coppell
Trinity Christian Academy
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ratings C+

Carrollton has an overall rating of 65% from 21 reviews.
User Reviews (4)
From AreaVibes
D+
User Surveys (17)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Worst Municipal Court Systems 1 rating By Brookelynn ( Feb 22, 2017) I got a ridiculous ticket that should have been a warning, tried fighting it in court but the judge denied. They wanted me to pay $150 the day I went to court which I didn't have until the next day. They basically told me not possible to pay the next fir the same amount, so they ...Read More hiked up the ticket price by 200%. So In the process of trying to fight the ticket again It went into warrant. They literally make it impossible to pay for a warrant. You can go in And pay either with cash or a money order, or you can pay through a 3rd party website where they charge you a 5% service charge! I've heard through a lot of other people that they never give warnings even fir the smallest things, the police officers are completely full of themselves and only care about ticket quota, this I've personally heard from an ex Carrollton police officer who themselves were tired of working for a corrupt city! Read Less
Looks great but lots of hidden problems within 2 rating By Little mama ( Dec 15, 2014) The city of Carrollton seems to be a good place except for the police department. A lot of their patrol officers are arrogant and hot headed. They are just rude. If the bulb in your blinker light goes out expect to pay a high priced ticket because they have no interest in giving ...Read More warnings or even just a heads up. The kids are often afraid of them so they don't always seek help from their school recourse officers because the street cops have given such a bad name. It just isn't supo to be like that. Our children should see officers in uniform and think that it's a safe person. It's the opposite. They approach your vehicle very hostile. No matter how light the issue is. If they keep this up Carrollton won't be any different then ferguson mo.
The parks are clean and well maintained. The Carrollton youth football league is a great resourse for little league football, cheerleading, and dance. The cfb school district should reconsider some of their teachers and policies. It seems as tho they are more concerned with the schools curb appeal rather than the education of the students.
It is located close enough to Dallas. However always expect delays due to traffic jams.
The public library and splash park are great places to pass away a day with fun and the rev centers offer a lot of ammonites as well. Read Less
#1 By My Reckoning 5 rating By wereinders2 ( Aug 29, 2013) While in the Air Force, we had made very good friends with our next door neighbors in Oklahoma, who just happened to have a daughter and son-in-law who lived in Carrollton, TX (The Lord does indeed work in mysterious ways!). So that's where we started our search for a place to li ...Read More ve here in DFW. We ended up renting a house in what I guess would be considered North Carrollton in the area of Frankford and Old Denton. We spent the next two years trying to decide where we wanted to buy a home. Funny thing was we looked in all the cities around Carrollton before we realized we really did like it here in Carrollton.

And as fate would have it, we were driving around one day and we saw a new housing addition being started off of Rosemeade between Old Denton and Frankford. We bought our first home in Carrollton in 1998. By this time we had become very comfortable in Carrollton. It felt like home.

There are so many positive aspects to Carrollton that just don't appear in a survey. The city is really in a perfect location here in the North Dallas Suburbs. There are no huge Shopping Malls in Carrollton, though we have easy access to several (Vista Ridge, Willow Bend, and Stonebriar). As for highways, we have I35E which runs along the far west edge of Carrollton, and with the addition of the PGBT tollway, a lot of traffic that used to commute through the city streets of Carrollton, now use the tollway. So there is not the traffic snarls in Carrollton that seem to be prevalent in surrounding cities (for example, Plano traffic is notoriously terrible during rush hour both morning and evening).

The Police Department in Carrollton is one of the best in Texas (statistically), and have a great relationship with the residents. There are numerous Police/Civilian Volunteer organizations, and the Police Department has a significant number of civilians both paid and volunteers in the department.

The schools are also some of the best in Texas. There are two very nice city libraries, several senior citizen centers, and a beautifully restored Old Downtown area.

We recently bought our 'Forever' home here in North Carrollton, and will spend the rest of our lives in the best city in the world! Read Less
Community Oriented - Carrollton, Texas 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 09, 2010) Now considered a suburb of Dallas, Carrollton, Texas was a thriving community at the time of its incorporation in the early twentieth century. It is still a growing city with several large manufacturing companies and is home to the headquarters of Home Interiors and Carlson Resta ...Read More urants.

When I visited the city of Carrollton, it looked to be a typical suburban city. There were chain stores, franchised restaurants, strip malls and nail salons. There did seem to be a lot of community pride, with its clean parks and public areas. The schools in the area looked well-maintained, also.

The downtown Carrollton district seemed very quaint and I noticed several nice golf courses in Carrollton. There was also a huge hospital in the city called the Baylor Medical Center. I learned that this hospital employs over seven hundred people.

I cannot say I would recommend Carrollton as a vacation destination. There were no real attractions or historical sites. Having said that, the drive to Dallas from Carrollton is only about 30 minutes, at which point you could enjoy all the benefits of a large city. Carrollton did seem to be a nice place to live and a wonderful place to raise a family. Carrollton is a community that has a lot to offer its citizens. Read Less
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#1 By My Reckoning 5 rating By wereinders2 ( Aug 29, 2013) While in the Air Force, we had made very good friends with our next door neighbors in Oklahoma, who just happened to have a daughter and son-in-law who lived in Carrollton, TX (The Lord does indeed work in mysterious ways!). So that's where we started our search for a place to li ...Read More ve here in DFW. We ended up renting a house in what I guess would be considered North Carrollton in the area of Frankford and Old Denton. We spent the next two years trying to decide where we wanted to buy a home. Funny thing was we looked in all the cities around Carrollton before we realized we really did like it here in Carrollton.

And as fate would have it, we were driving around one day and we saw a new housing addition being started off of Rosemeade between Old Denton and Frankford. We bought our first home in Carrollton in 1998. By this time we had become very comfortable in Carrollton. It felt like home.

There are so many positive aspects to Carrollton that just don't appear in a survey. The city is really in a perfect location here in the North Dallas Suburbs. There are no huge Shopping Malls in Carrollton, though we have easy access to several (Vista Ridge, Willow Bend, and Stonebriar). As for highways, we have I35E which runs along the far west edge of Carrollton, and with the addition of the PGBT tollway, a lot of traffic that used to commute through the city streets of Carrollton, now use the tollway. So there is not the traffic snarls in Carrollton that seem to be prevalent in surrounding cities (for example, Plano traffic is notoriously terrible during rush hour both morning and evening).

The Police Department in Carrollton is one of the best in Texas (statistically), and have a great relationship with the residents. There are numerous Police/Civilian Volunteer organizations, and the Police Department has a significant number of civilians both paid and volunteers in the department.

The schools are also some of the best in Texas. There are two very nice city libraries, several senior citizen centers, and a beautifully restored Old Downtown area.

We recently bought our 'Forever' home here in North Carrollton, and will spend the rest of our lives in the best city in the world! Read Less
Community Oriented - Carrollton, Texas 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 09, 2010) Now considered a suburb of Dallas, Carrollton, Texas was a thriving community at the time of its incorporation in the early twentieth century. It is still a growing city with several large manufacturing companies and is home to the headquarters of Home Interiors and Carlson Resta ...Read More urants.

When I visited the city of Carrollton, it looked to be a typical suburban city. There were chain stores, franchised restaurants, strip malls and nail salons. There did seem to be a lot of community pride, with its clean parks and public areas. The schools in the area looked well-maintained, also.

The downtown Carrollton district seemed very quaint and I noticed several nice golf courses in Carrollton. There was also a huge hospital in the city called the Baylor Medical Center. I learned that this hospital employs over seven hundred people.

I cannot say I would recommend Carrollton as a vacation destination. There were no real attractions or historical sites. Having said that, the drive to Dallas from Carrollton is only about 30 minutes, at which point you could enjoy all the benefits of a large city. Carrollton did seem to be a nice place to live and a wonderful place to raise a family. Carrollton is a community that has a lot to offer its citizens. Read Less

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      Carrollton, TX

      Carrollton is a medium-sized city that is a suburb of Dallas. It is an easy trip into Dallas via the network of highways including Interstate 35E and President George Bush Turnpike. Commuters who work in the downtown areas have access to the Green Line of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit's DART rail system. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is only about five miles southwest of Carrollton. The other Metroplex airport is Love Field, which is about the same distance away. With a population of approximately 130,000, Carrollton enjoys many amenities of city life, but has a smaller town atmosphere. Being so close to the Metroplex area, the cost of living is slightly higher than the national average. Many people who prefer not to live in an urban environment, choose Carrollton with its wide selection of housing options. Housing is a major factor in the higher cost of living.

      One of the reasons parents of small children give for moving to Carrollton is the excellent education opportunities. The state of Texas ranks the Carrollton School District among the best in the state. The average test scores in this school district average 80 percent, which is much higher than the national average. Those who choose to buy homes in this city find that their initial investment is offset by the high appreciation rates, which is above average.

      Indoor and outdoor activities make Carrollton a popular destination for newcomers to Texas. The downtown area features many unique shops and boutiques along with several art galleries, antique shops, and museums. The Dallas Arts District located in the downtown area includes numerous performing arts venues. November is an exciting month in Carrollton as it hosts its annual Festival at Switchyard. This event is for people of all ages. There are family-oriented concerts, vendor’s booths, and numerous activities for children. The adult crowds can enjoy the huge beer garden.

      Carrollton is located in the northeastern region of Texas that also includes Denton and Grapevine. Denton is the home of North Texas State University and Grapevine is famous for its diverse shopping at the Grapevine Mills Mall, which is only 26 miles away from downtown. The Grapevine Opry is well known for its country and bluegrass music in addition to many live theater performances through the year. Racing buffs can enjoy world-class auto racing at the Texas Motor Speedway, which is also located within a few miles of Carrollton.

      Sandy Lake is about three miles from Carrollton. Fishermen come from all over the state to fish for catfish, white bass, yellow bass, and carp. Those who enjoy walking and hiking can find a very nice park with trails shaded by huge trees. Park benches provide walkers the chance to stop and rest along the way.

      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Carrollton? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Treeline Park
      Clifford E. "Bill" Hall Park
      Harold K Bessire Park
      Martha Pointer Park
      Ward Steenson Park
      Ward Steensen Park
      Josey Ranch Lake Park
      Mill Valley Park

      Entertainment

      WJ Thomas Splash Park
      AW Perry Homestead
      A W Perry Homestead Museum
      Plaza Arts Center
      Fun Movie Grill - Carrollton
      Tommy Standridge Stadium
      The Frog Pond
      Hebron High School Football Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Whataburger
      Chick-fil-A
      Popeyes
      Jack in the Box
      Panda Express
      Smoothie King
      Swirl Crepe
      Shipley Donuts

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Carrollton? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Carrollton.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Carrollton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Carrollton
      Legent Orthopedic Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Albertsons Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      North Texas Clinical Weight Loss
      Medco ER
      Family Clinic