Colleyville vs Keller: which is better to live in?
Colleyville gets A+ overall and Keller gets A+. They finish close to even on our index.
Colleyville wins on cost of living, safety, getting around, education levels and health. Keller wins on schools and errands and things to do.
Side by side
| Colleyville | Keller | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall grade | A+ | A+ |
| Population | 25,727 | 46,078 |
| Growth since 2020 | -1.2% | +0.7% |
| Median rent | $3,263 | $2,144 |
| Median home value | $784,900 | $594,300 |
| Monthly cost to buy | $5,130 | $4,054 |
| Median household income | $218,328 | $174,950 |
| Property tax per year | $10,000+ | $9,614 |
| Violent crime per 100k | 35 | 75 |
| Property crime per 100k | 485 | 533 |
| Schools rated A or B | 100% | 100% |
| Average commute | 24 min | 27 min |
| Work from home | 30% | 26% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 69% | 61% |
| Median age | 46.4 years | 45.1 years |
| Days 90°F or hotter | 104 | 108 |
| River flooding risk (FEMA) | High | High |
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better.
Grades by category
| Colleyville | Keller | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | D+ (25) | D (23) |
| Jobs and income | A+ (98) | A+ (98) |
| Schools | A- (87) | A (94) |
| Safety | A+ (97) | A (90) |
| Errands and things to do | B (66) | B+ (73) |
| Getting around | C- (40) | D- (13) |
| Education levels | A+ (98) | A (92) |
| Health | A (93) | A- (81) |
| Home ownership | A (94) | A (92) |
| Internet access | A+ (100) | A+ (96) |
Cost of living
Keller is the cheaper of the two.
Rent is higher in Colleyville: a median of $3,263 a month, 52% higher than Keller's $2,144.
The median home is worth $784,900 in Colleyville and $594,300 in Keller. With 20% down at today's rates, that is about $5,130 a month against $4,054, property tax included.
Compared with what locals earn, homes cost 3.6 times income in Colleyville and 3.4 times in Keller.
Commute and location
Commutes average 24 minutes in Colleyville and 27 in Keller.
The two are about 5 miles apart, so many people weigh them for the same job.
Safety and schools
Colleyville has less violent crime. Colleyville reported 35 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, and Keller reported 75 in 2025. The Texas rate is 387.
For schools, 100% of Colleyville's 8 rated campuses earn an A or B, against 100% of Keller's 10.
Common questions
Is Colleyville or Keller better to live in?
They grade about the same overall (A+ vs A+). The better choice depends on what you need, so compare the categories above.
Is Colleyville cheaper than Keller?
No. Keller has lower typical rent and home prices.
Which is safer, Colleyville or Keller?
Colleyville, 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.