Carrollton is on Interstate Highway 35 East fourteen miles north of downtown Dallas in Dallas, Denton, and Collin counties.
Four railroads—the Katy, St. Louis-Southwestern, St. Louis-San Francisco, and Burlington-Northern—provide service to the city, which has access to the airports of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
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Carrollton is a vibrant corporate and residential community that has the 'home advantage' because of its prime location. Carrollton ranks in the top three cities in the region in creating the highest number of new jobs, the total new development square footage, and the number of businesses moving to Carrollton, including the expansion of current businesses.
Quality schools – served by the Carrollton/Farmers Branch Independent School District, Lewisville Independent School District, the Dallas Independent School District and the Plano Independent School District.
Carrollton has become a popular place for people to relocate, especially former "snowbirds". The wonderful, mild climate and its location makes Carrollton a perfect place to live. Come and check out Carrollton, you'll not want to leave!
Housing Cost
The average Carrollton home price is $169,498 while houses range from $48,500 to $740,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 118,870. Carrollton covers 36.5 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 528 feet above sea level.
Climate
Carrollton, TX climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 93.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 31.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Carrollton is 38.03 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 5.43 Inches.
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