Dallas-Fort Worth metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Carrollton, TX
$425,000Median listing price
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About Carrollton
Carrollton is a large inner-ring suburb spanning Dallas, Denton, and Collin counties; population was 133,434 at the 2020 census (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). It offers DART Green Line rail service into downtown Dallas, a revitalized historic downtown square, relatively affordable housing — 1970s–1990s subdivisions, townhomes and apartments — with newer development around Trinity Mills and the Castle Hills master plan.
Home prices in Carrollton
The median listing price in Carrollton is $425,000.
Top places in Carrollton
- Historic Downtown Carrollton — brick streets, restaurants, and the DART station.
- Trinity Mills area — transit-oriented growth and the emerging urban center.
- Josey Ranch Lake — lakeside trails and green space.
- Rosemeade Recreation Center and surrounding parks.
- Sandy Lake Park — amusement and water park (seasonal).
Commuting from Carrollton
- Approximate drive to downtown Dallas: ~25–35 minutes via I-35E (approximate); DART Green Line rail also serves downtown in roughly 30–40 minutes.
- Approximate drive to downtown Fort Worth: ~50–60 minutes via I-35E/ SH-121 (approximate).
Carrollton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Carrollton, TX?
The median listing price in Carrollton is $425,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Carrollton, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Dallas: ~25–35 minutes via I-35E (approximate); DART Green Line rail also serves downtown in roughly 30–40 minutes.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.