Neighborhood in Carrollton, Denton County

Living in East Carrollton, Carrollton

B-

9th of 12areas in Carrollton
Overall score 63 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Carrollton overall: A

East Carrollton covers part of Carrollton, TX, home to about 6,300 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 12 areas we score in Carrollton. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.

  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.6 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
6,340
Median rent
$1,720
Median home value
$332,000
Household income
$79,900
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
40%
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What it's like to live in East Carrollton

East Carrollton is an area in Carrollton with about 6,300 residents, homes built around 1993, a mix of owners and renters and 22% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 9th of 12 areas in Carrollton, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in East Carrollton

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in East Carrollton

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

East Carrollton report card

Each grade compares East Carrollton with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,720, homes cost 4.2x income.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $79,900, 1.0% unemployed.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 98 violent crimes per 100k, 1,004 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 22 min, 25% work from home.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    46% have a bachelor’s degree.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    40% of homes owner-occupied.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

East Carrollton compared with Carrollton

Better than Carrollton

  • Homes with broadband internet: 99%4 points higher than Carrollton (96%)
  • Average commute: 22 min9% lower than Carrollton (24 min)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 12%3 points lower than Carrollton (15%)

Worse than Carrollton

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 40%18 points lower than Carrollton (59%)
  • Median household income: $79,90021% lower than Carrollton ($101,396)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 55%7 points higher than Carrollton (48%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BMcKamy ElementaryElementary, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD0.5 mi
  • DLong MiddleMiddle, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD1 mi
  • BSmith High SchoolHigh, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in East Carrollton

Median rent in East Carrollton is $1,720 a month, about the same as the Carrollton median. A household would need about $69,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $332,000, 13% lower than the Carrollton median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,213 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCarrolltonTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Carrollton$1,720$1,735$1,403
Median home value13% lower than Carrollton$332,000$381,000$283,800
Home value to income11% higher than Carrollton4.2x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Carrollton55%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them18 points lower than Carrollton40%59%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Carrollton7.7%4.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Carrollton199319881992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,213
Mortgage payment
$1,817
Property tax
$395
Median rent, for comparison
$1,720

Based on a $332,000 home in East Carrollton, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereCarrolltonTexas
Median household income21% lower than Carrollton$79,900$101,396$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Carrollton1.0%3.3%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Carrollton6.7%7.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Carrollton46%45%34%
Average commute9% lower than Carrollton22 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Carrollton25%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Carrollton0.6%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Carrollton99%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in East Carrollton

Under 1816%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6441%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White31%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Black20%
Asian11%
Other or more than one race2.1%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Carrollton

  1. 1A+West CarrolltonMedian rent $2,870
  2. 2ANortheast CarrolltonMedian rent $1,690
  3. 3A-North CarrolltonMedian rent $1,700
  4. 4A-Northwest CarrolltonMedian rent $1,970
  5. 5B+New KoreatownMedian rent $1,630
  6. 6B+Southwest CarrolltonMedian rent $1,910
  7. 7B+Kensington PlaceMedian rent $1,990
  8. 8BCentral CarrolltonMedian rent $1,660

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BSouth LewisvilleLewisville
  2. BTanglewood ForestAustin
  3. BLegend TrailsThe Colony

Questions about East Carrollton

Is East Carrollton a good place to live?

East Carrollton covers part of Carrollton, TX, home to about 6,300 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 12 areas we score in Carrollton. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in East Carrollton?

Median rent in East Carrollton is $1,720 a month, about the same as the Carrollton median. The median home is worth $332,000, 13% lower than the Carrollton median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Carrollton.

What schools serve East Carrollton?

The closest rated public schools are McKamy Elementary (elementary, rated B), Long Middle (middle, rated D) and Smith High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 3 Census block groups in this part of Carrollton that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.