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Carrollton, Texas real estate provides buyers with a family-friendly environment and lots of business, recreation and entertainment within a short distance. Located 20 miles north of Dallas, Carrollton has population of about 120,000. The residents on average have higher incomes than the state average and roughly one-third of the adults hold bachelor’s degrees or higher. Whether they are renting or buying real estate there, the town offers plenty of financial and social benefits to its inhabitants.

History of Carrollton

Before the 1840s, the city was inhabited by Wichita Native Americans. The town was established in 1878 as a United States city however, taking its name from Carrollton, Illinois, where the first white settlers came from. Over the years, the city has been the home to industries such as grain milling, cotton, and brick manufacturing. Today, it sustains many different industries and also serves as a suburban community for commuters working in Dallas and Fort Worth.

Features and Services

There are many reasons why Carrollton is a convenient place to live.

• Carrollton is located just 15 miles from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and 15 miles from nearby Grapevine Lake.
• There are more than 1,200 acres of public parks within the city limits.
• Students in the town are served by the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, which includes four top-rated high schools.
• The nearest major university, The University of Texas at Dallas, is only 11 miles away.
• Carrollton Town Square still features some of the town’s earliest buildings and provides the focal point for many of the city’s community events

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Buying and Renting Real Estate in Carrollton

MLS listings for the town demonstrate that there are plenty of rental properties as well as real estate for sale in the town. Home prices are typically above the state median but comfortably below the national median price.”…Home prices are typically above the state median but comfortably below the national median price..” There is a sizeable percentage of condominiums listed on MLS databases, and there are many more condos and apartments available as rentals. Those interested in finding property in the city can contact David Winans Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate at the following numbers: (972)774-9888, (817)540-2905, or (800)836-4374.