Carrollton vs Lewisville: which is better to live in?
Carrollton gets A overall and Lewisville gets B. Carrollton comes out ahead on our index.
Carrollton wins on cost of living, jobs and income, schools, safety, getting around, health and home ownership. Lewisville wins on education levels and internet access.
Carrollton is the better pick for families, retirees and people on a budget.
Side by side
| Carrollton | Lewisville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall grade | A | B |
| Population | 134,562 | 139,006 |
| Growth since 2020 | +0.8% | +10.6% |
| Median rent | $1,735 | $1,670 |
| Median home value | $381,000 | $378,500 |
| Monthly cost to buy | $2,549 | $2,555 |
| Median household income | $101,396 | $89,233 |
| Property tax per year | $5,563 | $5,799 |
| Violent crime per 100k | 98 | 218 |
| Property crime per 100k | 1,004 | 1,358 |
| Schools rated A or B | 81% | 35% |
| Average commute | 24 min | 25 min |
| Work from home | 22% | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 45% | 41% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | 35.0 years |
| Days 90°F or hotter | 93 | 104 |
| River flooding risk (FEMA) | Moderate | Low |
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better.
Grades by category
| Carrollton | Lewisville | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | B (67) | B- (59) |
| Jobs and income | A- (88) | B+ (75) |
| Schools | B (69) | D- (9) |
| Safety | A- (86) | C+ (53) |
| Errands and things to do | A+ (97) | A (94) |
| Getting around | D+ (31) | D (23) |
| Education levels | C+ (54) | B- (56) |
| Health | C+ (53) | C- (33) |
| Home ownership | B (67) | C (44) |
| Internet access | A- (82) | A (89) |
Cost of living
Overall costs are close between the two.
Median rent is about the same: $1,735 a month in Carrollton and $1,670 in Lewisville.
The median home is worth $381,000 in Carrollton and $378,500 in Lewisville. With 20% down at today's rates, that is about $2,549 a month against $2,555, property tax included.
Compared with what locals earn, homes cost 3.8 times income in Carrollton and 4.2 times in Lewisville.
Commute and location
Commutes average 24 minutes in Carrollton and 25 in Lewisville.
The two are about 5 miles apart, so many people weigh them for the same job.
Safety and schools
Carrollton has less violent crime. Carrollton reported 98 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, and Lewisville reported 218 in 2025. The Texas rate is 387.
For schools, 81% of Carrollton's 32 rated campuses earn an A or B, against 35% of Lewisville's 26.
Common questions
Is Carrollton or Lewisville better to live in?
Carrollton grades higher overall (A vs B). The better choice depends on what you need, so compare the categories above.
Is Carrollton cheaper than Lewisville?
They cost about the same to live in.
Which is safer, Carrollton or Lewisville?
Carrollton, based on violent crime per 100,000 people reported to the FBI.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Texas Education Agency 2025, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA. Updated 2026-10-04.