Las Colinas vs Carrollton
Pick Las Colinas for newer homes and new construction and lake access. Typical home values run $455,000 to $632,000 in Las Colinas and $343,000 to $516,000 in Carrollton, by ZIP code (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026).
| Las Colinas (Irving) | Carrollton | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value, by ZIP | $455,000 to $632,000 | $343,000 to $516,000 |
| Citywide value trend, past year | -0.1% (Irving) | -1.4% (Carrollton) |
| Price tier | $$$ | $$ |
| Home types | Condo, Townhome, Single-family, Urban apartments | Single-family, Townhome, Urban near downtown station |
| Home age | 1970s master plan to present, with lots of newer urban product | Mostly 1970s–1990s; newer infill near Downtown Carrollton |
| Lots | Small to standard lots; many condo and townhome options | Standard suburban lots |
| HOA | Most condos and townhomes have HOA dues | Many older neighborhoods have no mandatory HOA |
| School districts | Irving ISD, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (parts), Coppell ISD (parts) | Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Lewisville ISD, Dallas ISD (parts) |
| Property tax rate (2025, total) | 2.14% | 1.67% to 2.02% |
| Drive to Downtown Dallas | ~19 min 13 mi | ~28 min 19 mi |
| Drive to Legacy West (Plano) | ~28 min 22 mi | ~14 min 10 mi |
| Drive to DFW Airport | ~19 min 11 mi | ~25 min 16 mi |
| Drive to Downtown Fort Worth | ~36 min 29 mi | ~43 min 36 mi |
| Major roads | SH 114, PGBT, I-635, DART Orange Line | I-35E, PGBT, SH 121, DART Green Line, DART Silver Line |
| Nearby | Mandalay Canal, Lake Carolyn, Toyota Music Factory, Mustangs of Las Colinas | Downtown Carrollton square, Old Denton Road dining, Josey Lane corridor, Indian Creek trails |
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026. Tax rates: 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. Drive times: Off-peak drive estimates from OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), measured from each area's center on 2026-10-21. Rush hour is often much longer. School districts vary by street, so verify by address.
Las Colinas (Irving)
A master-planned business district with canals, lakes and lock-and-leave living between Dallas and the airport.
Strengths
- Central between Dallas and the airport
- Walkable canal district
- Lots of corporate jobs nearby
Tradeoffs
- Fewer traditional single-family streets
- HOA dues common
- Can feel quiet after hours
Carrollton
Practical, well-connected and less expensive than the Collin County new-build belt, with a rail-served downtown square.
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
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