Living in Carrollton
Practical, well-connected and less expensive than the Collin County new-build belt, with a rail-served downtown square.
Getting around
Multiple highways plus the DART Green Line, with Silver Line connections at Downtown Carrollton.
- Downtown Dallas ~28 min 19 mi
- Legacy West (Plano) ~14 min 10 mi
- DFW Airport ~25 min 16 mi
- Downtown Fort Worth ~43 min 36 mi
Off-peak drive estimates from OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), measured from each area's center on 2026-10-21. Rush hour is often much longer.
2025 property tax rates
| Location | City | School district | County | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton (Dallas County) | 0.5375 | 0.9481 | 0.5341 | 2.0197% |
| Carrollton (Denton County) | 0.5375 | 0.9481 | 0.1859 | 1.6715% |
2025 tax rates per $100 of value, from Republic Title's 2025 DFW Area Tax Rates (compiled from county appraisal districts). County column includes county, community college and hospital districts where they apply. Excludes MUD/PID and special districts, and is before homestead exemptions.
Strengths
- Highway and rail access
- Strong dining variety
- Value relative to Collin County
Tradeoffs
- Older homes
- Three counties mean varied tax rates
- Some areas near busy corridors
Nearby
Downtown Carrollton square, Old Denton Road dining, Josey Lane corridor, Indian Creek trails
Development watch
Transit-oriented development at Downtown Carrollton station.