Neighborhood in Carrollton, Denton County

Living in South Carrollton, Carrollton

C+

11th of 12areas in Carrollton
Overall score 55 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Carrollton overall: A

South Carrollton covers part of Carrollton, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 12 areas we score in Carrollton. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (16 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
1,820
Median rent
$1,580
Median home value
$225,000
Household income
$73,600
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
59%
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What it's like to live in South Carrollton

South Carrollton is an area in Carrollton with about 1,800 residents, older homes (median year built 1965), a mix of owners and renters and 59% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 11th of 12 areas in Carrollton, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in South Carrollton

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in South Carrollton

  • Higher poverty. 16% of residents live below the poverty line, against 7.1% across Carrollton.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

South Carrollton report card

Each grade compares South 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 B

    Median rent $1,580, homes cost 3.1x income.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $73,600, 1.0% unemployed.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    46 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 B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 22 min, 2.7% work from home.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    24% have a bachelor’s degree.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    29% of adults uninsured.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    59% of homes owner-occupied.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

South Carrollton compared with Carrollton

Better than Carrollton

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 27%21 points lower than Carrollton (48%)
  • Home value to income: 3.1x19% lower than Carrollton (3.8x)
  • Vacant homes: 0%4 points lower than Carrollton (4.4%)

Worse than Carrollton

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 24%21 points lower than Carrollton (45%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 29%14 points higher than Carrollton (15%)
  • Median household income: $73,60027% lower than Carrollton ($101,396)

Closest public schools

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

  • DCentral ElementaryElementary, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD0.3 mi
  • BField MiddleMiddle, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD0.9 mi
  • BTurner High SchoolHigh, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD0.5 mi

Cost of living in South Carrollton

Median rent in South Carrollton is $1,580 a month, 9% lower than the Carrollton median. A household would need about $63,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $225,000, 41% lower than the Carrollton median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,503 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCarrolltonTexas
Median rent9% lower than Carrollton$1,580$1,735$1,403
Median home value41% lower than Carrollton$225,000$381,000$283,800
Home value to income19% lower than Carrollton3.1x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent21 points lower than Carrollton27%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Carrollton59%59%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Carrollton0%4.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Carrollton196519881992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,503
Mortgage payment
$1,232
Property tax
$271
Median rent, for comparison
$1,580

Based on a $225,000 home in South 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 income27% lower than Carrollton$73,600$101,396$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Carrollton1.0%3.3%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points higher than Carrollton16%7.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher21 points lower than Carrollton24%45%34%
Average commute9% lower than Carrollton22 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home19 points lower than Carrollton2.7%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Carrollton0%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points lower than Carrollton88%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in South Carrollton

Under 1827%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6444%
65 and over6.4%
Race and ethnicity
White19%
Hispanic or Latino70%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race11%

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. D+South GarlandGarland
  2. D+Central MesquiteMesquite
  3. CSouthmore PlazaHouston

Questions about South Carrollton

Is South Carrollton a good place to live?

South Carrollton covers part of Carrollton, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 12 areas we score in Carrollton. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in South Carrollton?

Median rent in South Carrollton is $1,580 a month, 9% lower than the Carrollton median. The median home is worth $225,000, 41% lower than the Carrollton median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Carrollton.

What schools serve South Carrollton?

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

This area groups 1 Census block group 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.