Carrollton, Texas

About Carrollton

Set in the northern part of Texas, Carrollton is a mid-size city, home to 135,456 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It stands among the 500 most populous places in the United States (#217 nationwide).

Officially, Carrollton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 36.66 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,695 residents per square mile.

📰 Carrollton News Today

• Billie Hanley Obituary - August 18, 2026 - Carrollton, Texas Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Popular Chinese Tea Chain Molly Tea Opens First DFW Location in Carrollton Texas is Life · Aug 18
• 2700 Old Denton Rd Apt 3363, Carrollton, TX 75007 Realtor.com · Aug 16
• News | Global alcohol producer signs lease for industrial space in Carrollton, Texas CoStar · Aug 11
• See which Lehigh Valley schools are most protected against measles — and which ones aren’t mcall.com · Aug 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Carrollton Unique

• One of 10 places in the US named Carrollton — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Full urban amenities: dining, healthcare, education, and employment in one place.
• Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Carrollton

• Applebee's — american
• BCD Tofu House — korean
• Bowl Mami — sandwich
• Chicha San Chen — bubble tea (café)
• Cuba Bella Café (café)
• Fruitealicious Boba Tea — bubble tea (café)
• IHOP — breakfast
• Joe's Pizza Pasta & Subs — pizza
• Kurobuta — ramen
• LA Burger — burger

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• A W Perry Homestead Museum · Museum
• AW Perry Homestead · Museum
• WJ Thomas Splash Park · Water park

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Carrollton

• Cedar Elm Park reviews ★
• Clifford E. "Bill" Hall Park reviews ★
• Croft Park reviews ★
• Elm Fork Nature Preserve reviews ★
• Martha Pointer Park reviews ★
• Mary Heads Carter Park reviews ★
• R J McInnish Park reviews ★
• Del Santer Park reviews ★
• Fairway Vista Park reviews ★
• Harold K Bessire Park reviews ★
• Josey Ranch Athletic Complex reviews ★
• Josey Ranch Lake Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Carrollton

• BLANTON EL
• CARROLLTON EL
• CENTRAL EL
• COUNTRY PLACE EL
• DAVIS EL
• FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY- CARROLLTON
• GOOD EL
• HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - CARROLLTON
• HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - CARROLLTON
• LIFE SCHOOL CARROLLTON
• MCCOY EL
• PERRY MIDDLE
• SMITH H S
• TRIVIUM ACADEMY

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Carrollton Regional Medical Center ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
• Carrollton Springs · Psychiatric

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Carrollton

🏘️ Nearby Communities