Neighborhood in Carrollton, Denton County

Living in West Carrollton, Carrollton

A+

1st of 12areas in Carrollton
Overall score 99 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Carrollton overall: A

West Carrollton covers part of Carrollton, TX, home to about 2,400 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 12 areas we score in Carrollton. It does best on schools and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe1.6 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym1.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library2.3 mi

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

Population
2,420
Median rent
$2,870
Median home value
$703,000
Household income
$213,700
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
88%
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What it's like to live in West Carrollton

West Carrollton is an area in Carrollton with about 2,400 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly owner-occupied (88%) and 54% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 12 areas in Carrollton, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in West Carrollton

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $213,700, 111% higher than the Carrollton median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in West Carrollton

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,870, 65% higher than the Carrollton median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

West Carrollton report card

Each grade compares West 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 C

    Median rent $2,870, homes cost 3.3x income.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $213,700, 1.6% unemployed.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 94 of 100 on the state rating.

    99 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 22 min, 31% work from home.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    79% have a bachelor’s degree.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    5.8% of adults uninsured.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    88% of homes owner-occupied.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    99% of homes have broadband.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

West Carrollton compared with Carrollton

Better than Carrollton

  • Median household income: $213,700111% higher than Carrollton ($101,396)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 79%34 points higher than Carrollton (45%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 88%29 points higher than Carrollton (59%)

Worse than Carrollton

  • Median rent: $2,87065% higher than Carrollton ($1,735)

Closest public schools

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

  • ALakeside ElementaryElementary, Coppell ISD0.6 mi
  • ACoppell Middle EastMiddle, Coppell ISD1.6 mi
  • ANew Tech H S at CoppellHigh, Coppell ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in West Carrollton

Median rent in West Carrollton is $2,870 a month, 65% higher than the Carrollton median. A household would need about $115,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $703,000, 85% higher than the Carrollton median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,681 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCarrolltonTexas
Median rent65% higher than Carrollton$2,870$1,735$1,403
Median home value85% higher than Carrollton$703,000$381,000$283,800
Home value to income12% lower than Carrollton3.3x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent18 points lower than Carrollton29%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them29 points higher than Carrollton88%59%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Carrollton2.7%4.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Carrollton199519881992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,681
Mortgage payment
$3,848
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,870

Based on a $703,000 home in West 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 income111% higher than Carrollton$213,700$101,396$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Carrollton1.6%3.3%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Carrollton4.4%7.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher34 points higher than Carrollton79%45%34%
Average commute9% lower than Carrollton22 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Carrollton31%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Carrollton3.4%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Carrollton99%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in West Carrollton

Under 1826%
18 to 3413%
35 to 6450%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White45%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Black3.2%
Asian43%
Other or more than one race5.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in Carrollton

  1. 2ANortheast CarrolltonMedian rent $1,690
  2. 3A-North CarrolltonMedian rent $1,700
  3. 4A-Northwest CarrolltonMedian rent $1,970
  4. 5B+New KoreatownMedian rent $1,630
  5. 6B+Southwest CarrolltonMedian rent $1,910
  6. 7B+Kensington PlaceMedian rent $1,990
  7. 8BCentral CarrolltonMedian rent $1,660
  8. 9B-East CarrolltonMedian rent $1,720

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Balcones ParkAustin
  2. ARiver PlaceAustin
  3. A+Greenridge ForestThe Woodlands

Questions about West Carrollton

Is West Carrollton a good place to live?

West Carrollton covers part of Carrollton, TX, home to about 2,400 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 12 areas we score in Carrollton. It does best on schools and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in West Carrollton?

Median rent in West Carrollton is $2,870 a month, 65% higher than the Carrollton median. The median home is worth $703,000, 85% higher than the Carrollton median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across Carrollton.

What schools serve West Carrollton?

The closest rated public schools are Lakeside Elementary (elementary, rated A), Coppell Middle East (middle, rated A) and New Tech H S at Coppell (high, rated A). 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.