Carrollton

Carrollton is a community of young families, with 37% of the population between the ages of 25 and 44, with a median age of 33 years. The average household income in Carrollton is approximately $62,406. Carrollton residents are also well educated with 38% of the population over 25 having a bachelors or masters degree. Carrollton was first settled in 1842 and incorporated in 1913.  Carrollton is served by three school districts, with a reputation for excellence and high quality modern facilities. Continued educational opportunities are abundant with several area community colleges and state and private universities within a 30-mile radius.  In 2006, Carrollton was named in the Top 100 Places To Live by Relocate America and as the 15th Best Place to Live by Money Magazine in 2008.  

Carrollton is conveniently located near major interstates and roads, and will soon have opening through the city the newest Interstate Highway, I190, the George Bush Freeway. This will provide Carrollton with a direct link to DFW International Airport on the west and Plano on the east.

UTILITY & USEFUL NUMBERS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

 

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TXU Electric

(800) 242-9113

Atmos Energy

(800) 460-3030

AT & T

(800) 464-7928

Verizon

(800) 483-4000

Water

(972) 466-3120

Charter Cable

(972) 938-0333

Time Warner Cable

(972) 742-5892

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

(972) 466-6100

Lewisville ISD

(469) 713-5200

Dallas ISD

(214) 925-3700

City of Carrollton

(972) 466-3000

Driver's License

(972) 245-5800

Population (2008)

123,799

Land Area

36.6 Square Miles

Elevation

528 ft.

Property Tax Rate

2.557%

Website Address:
City of Carrollton
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Lewisville ISD