Carrollton, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 123,914 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Carrollton is located in north central Texas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Cultural Attractions
The city boasts the Repertory Dance Theatre of Texas, the Carrollton Wind Symphony, and the A.W. Perry Homestead Museum, which offers a look at life during the turn of the 20th century in north central Texas.
Recreation
Besides containing more than 1,200 acres of park land, Carrollton also has the Elm Fork Nature Preserve.
Historical
Early industries for the city include a grain mill, and cotton and brick manufacturing.
Economy
Carrollton is the only foreign trade zone in north Dallas, and its top employers include Carrollton/Farmers Branch Independent School District, Halliburton Energy Services, and ST Microelectronics Semiconductors.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 2 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 15.6% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 83 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 2 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 92 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 215 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | No |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $86,850 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $66,945 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $56,802 |
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