Carrollton, TX
Property Management in Carrollton, TX
MRE Property Management manages rental homes in Carrollton, from Historic Downtown to the Trinity Mills transit district on the DART Silver Line. We bring clear communication, thorough tenant screening and hands-on care to every property we service.
Local data current as of October 2026. Figures reflect the most recent public releases available at that time.
What makes Carrollton special
Carrollton is a railroad town that has become one of the most culturally rich cities in North Texas.
Koreatown
Carrollton is home to the largest Korean community in Texas, centered on Koreatown at Old Denton Road and the President George Bush Turnpike.
A destination for Korean dining
More than 100 Korean restaurants line Old Denton Road, anchored by H Mart.
A railroad crossroads
Carrollton grew as a shipping center after the Cotton Belt and Katy railroads crossed there in 1888.
A silo you can climb
Downtown, a 110-foot grain silo from 1950 has been turned into an indoor climbing gym.
Steady and established
Carrollton moved from 134,305 residents in 2022 to 134,562 in 2025, a change of 0.2% over three years.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 City and Town Population Estimates, July 1 of each year.
More than a third of Carrollton rents
41.5% of Carrollton homes are occupied by renters and 58.5% by their owners.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024, owner-occupied housing unit rate.
What’s being built in Carrollton
Pennymac’s largest corporate office
Pennymac opened a Carrollton office that consolidates two existing local offices and will eventually hold more than 1,800 employees. The Governor’s 2025 project list records the project at 1,200 jobs and $10.55 million in capital investment.
Trinity Mills Station transit-oriented development
The first phase of the 25-acre Trinity Mills Station development opened with 436 apartments, 10,000 square feet of retail and a three-acre park. A hotel, a six-story office building and parking garages are planned for later phases.
DART Silver Line service
DART began passenger service on the Silver Line, a regional rail line of more than 25 miles and 10 stations. It connects Carrollton with Plano, Richardson, Dallas, Addison, Coppell, Grapevine and DFW International Airport.
LiquidStack manufacturing and headquarters
Liquid cooling manufacturer LiquidStack opened its U.S. manufacturing site and global headquarters in Carrollton in a facility of more than 20,000 square feet. The Governor’s 2025 project list records the company at 100 jobs.
Oncor investment
The Governor’s 2025 project list records a $12 million capital investment by Oncor Electric Delivery in Carrollton.
Street bond approved
On May 2, 2026, Carrollton voters approved four of five bond propositions, including $164.5 million for streets, alleys, sidewalks and bridges, along with parks and library funding.
The full picture, not just the highlights
Owners make better decisions with complete information. These are the developments we keep an eye on.
Water and wastewater rate increase
City Council approved an average increase of about 7.5 percent in water and wastewater rates, effective January 1, 2026. The city cited rising costs from Dallas Water Utilities and the Trinity River Authority, along with infrastructure improvements.
Westlake Royal window plant closure
Westlake Royal Building Products closed its vinyl window plant at 1813 Kelly Boulevard, affecting about 260 employees. Up to 125 were offered similar jobs at the company’s Dallas facility.
Ongoing construction at Trinity Mills
Construction on the DART-owned portion of the Trinity Mills Station development is expected to continue into 2027.
Things to do in Carrollton
Where Carrollton gets together
Babe’s Chicken Dinner House
Historic Downtown (W. Main Street) · Family-style fried chicken with shared sides.
3 Nations Brewing
Historic Downtown square (E. Vandergriff Drive) · Craft brewery and taproom with a patio and beer garden.
Barrel & Bones Smokehouse
S. Main Street, downtown · Texas barbecue with craft beer and cocktails.
Ari Korean BBQ
Koreatown (Old Denton Road) · All-you-can-eat Korean barbecue.
Gold Spoon
Koreatown (Old Denton Road) · Korean family-style dishes.
Cuban Dulceria International Bakery
N. Josey Lane · Family-run Cuban bakery and cafe known for pastries and Cuban sandwiches.
School districts serving Carrollton
Ratings below are the 2026 district ratings published by the Texas Education Agency. They are preliminary until TEA releases final ratings, scheduled for December 11, 2026.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Score 81 · Serves most of the city
Lewisville ISD
Score 83 · Serves the northern sections of the city
Dallas ISD
Score 85 · Serves a small portion of southeast Carrollton
Coppell ISD
Score 93 · Serves a portion of southwest Carrollton
Plano ISD
Score 85 · Serves the part of Carrollton in Collin County
Source: Texas Education Agency, 2026 A–F Accountability Ratings (preliminary, released August 14, 2026), via TXschools.gov. School assignments vary by address; confirm the assigned campus directly with the district.
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Sources
Information current as of October 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 City and Town Population Estimates · U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, American Community Survey 2020–2024 · Pennymac Texas hiring growth (HousingWire); 2025 Project Announcements Texas (Office of the Governor) · DART, Integral Group open first phase of Trinity Mills Station TOD (Mass Transit) · DART begins passenger service on Silver Line (Mass Transit) · LiquidStack Opens New Manufacturing Facility and Global Headquarters in Carrollton (press release); 2025 Project Announcements Texas (Office of the Governor) · 2025 Project Announcements Texas (Office of the Governor) · Carrollton bond proposal, May 2026 (NBC DFW) · Carrollton City Council approves rate increase for water and wastewater services (CBS News Texas) · Westlake Royal Building Products closing Carrollton plant (WFAA / Dallas Business Journal) · Carrollton Leader: Carrollton 2026 election final unofficial results, May 2026 · DiningOut, June 2026; Texas State Historical Association · Texas Education Agency, 2026 A–F Accountability Ratings, TXschools.gov
Photo via Wikimedia Commons: Carrollton Plaza Theater by HPACCarrollton (CC BY-SA 3.0).