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Carrollton vs University Park

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Carrollton
Dallas Co. · $401K
75
B · Good
University Park
Dallas Co. · $2.47M
97
A+ · Exceptional

Carrollton or University Park?

Carrollton scores 75 and University Park scores 97 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Carrollton comes out ahead on market and affordability. University Park comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle, commute and growth. The median home is $401K in Carrollton and $2.47M in University Park.

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Realust Score CarrolltonUniversity Park
Prosperity 73 100
Schools 79 82
Safety 72 77
Lifestyle 86 89
Market 79 72
Affordability 80 30
Commute 70 82
Growth 60 69
What's comingCarrolltonUniversity Park
Projects on the way61
Under construction31
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year10
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HousingCarrolltonUniversity Park
Median Home Price$400,642$2,472,652
Price Per Sq Ft$217$683
Starter Home Price$342,500$1,950,000
Premium Home Price$750,000$7,495,000
Sale To List Ratio97.7%93.9%
% Single Family77.5%78%
Est Monthly Mortgage$2,219$13,696
Median Rent (1BR)$1,460$1,875
Median Rent (2BR)$2,200—
Median Rent (3BR)$4,064—
Rent Yoy Change-2.8%—
Rental Vacancy Rate0.3%0.5%
Housing Affordability Score65.3
Avg Sq Ft2,098 sq ft4,600 sq ft
Avg Beds3.44.5
Avg HOA Fee$207$372
% With HOA37.5%9.8%
% With Pool23.5%22%
Avg Lot Size32,107 sq ft10,764 sq ft
Avg Year Built19881985
Avg Baths2.65.3
Avg Baths Full2.34.3
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo8.5%9.8%
% With Garage83.5%80.5%
% New Construction7%19.5%
% Price Reduced16.5%4.9%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending4%19.5%
% Contingent7%7.3%
Avg Price Reduction$13,172$388,818
% Single Story50.5%7.3%
% With Fireplace79.5%90.2%
% With Central Air67%85.4%
% Waterfront0.5%2.4%
Avg Garage Size22.1
Price Per Bedroom$125,037$638,983
Price Per Bathroom$161,767$543,750
Avg Home Age3841
Realtor Median Days on Market64 days55 days
Realtor Median Price$411,499$2,800,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$217$683
Realtor Median Rent$1,724$4,875
Inventory Active231106
Inventory Total344129
Inventory Pending11323
% Under Contract32.8%17.8%
New Listings Monthly8820
Inventory Change (month)-1.5%2.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.8%8.6%
Price 1yr Ago$408,140$2,276,187
Price Change (5 yr)16.3%59.2%
Price 5yr Ago$344,404$1,553,056
Monthly Sales Volume7312
Rent 1yr Ago$1,660—
Rent 5yr Change24.1%—
Rent 5yr Ago$1,300—
Momentum 20205361
Momentum 20215858
Momentum 20226161
Momentum 20236475
Momentum 20246378
Momentum 20256193
Momentum (1 yr)-2.115
Momentum (5 yr)15.346.4
EconomyCarrolltonUniversity Park
Median Household Income$101,396$250,001
Avg Household Income$130,360$407,253
Per Capita Income$51,524$113,291
% Income Under $25K7.8%5.4%
% Income $25K–$50K12.5%6.4%
% Income $50K–$75K15.3%4%
% Income $75K–$100K13.5%4.3%
% Income $100K–$150K22.2%11.2%
% Income $150K Plus28.7%68.8%
Poverty Rate7.1%4.7%
Unemployment Rate3.3%3.6%
Job Growth 1yr0.4%-0.2%
Jobs Score7.37.3
SchoolsCarrolltonUniversity Park
Primary School DistrictCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISDHighland Park ISD
Overall District Rating5.46.2
State Ranking Percentile57.9667.22
# Elementary Schools241
# Middle Schools61
# High Schools81
Student Teacher Ratio13.5:112.4:1
Graduation Rate93%99.1%
Niche Schools Score88.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate95.1%92.4%
SAT/ACT College Ready %13.8%80.1%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %24.9%91.6%
Dropout Rate4.8%0%
Graduating Class Size1,677551
SafetyCarrolltonUniversity Park
Overall Crime Rate11.2 per 1K15.3 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1 per 1K0.4 per 1K
Assault Rate101.2 per 100K47.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate22.5 per 100K11.9 per 100K
Property Crime Rate10.2 per 1K14.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate152.1 per 100K186.2 per 100K
Theft Rate961.3 per 100K1,065.7 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate202.3 per 100K182.2 per 100K
Safety GradeC+B+
Safety Score2.333
Murder Rate1.5 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate12.7 per 100K4 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleCarrolltonUniversity Park
# Movie Theaters611
# Libraries1233
# Museums729
Nightlife Score88.7
Family Friendly Score88.7
Health Fitness Score7.38.7
Outdoor Activities Score5.36
Commute Score6.78
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.74.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores3854
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals5460+
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationCarrolltonUniversity Park
Avg Commute Time24 min17 min
% Drive Alone69%66.5%
% Carpool8.3%1.6%
% Public Transit0.9%0.5%
% Work From Home19.4%21.4%
Transit Score1737
Walkability Score3657
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentSomewhat Walkable
Bike Score3859
Distance Downtown Dallas18.6 mi7.3 mi
Distance DFW Airport13.5 mi21.6 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport15 min25 min
Distance Love Field15.1 mi4 mi
EV Stations62141
EV Level2 Ports124352
EV Dc Fast Ports4665
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max6682
Walk % Walkable2361
Walk Score Points4019
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsCarrolltonUniversity Park
Population133,74025,155
Population Density3,652.86,818.7
Population Growth 5yr-1.5%0.5%
Median Age39.229.4
% Under 1819.6%28.9%
% Age 18–248.3%19.6%
% Age 25–3415.5%5.8%
% Age 35–4415.9%9.7%
% Age 45–5414%15.8%
% Age 55–6413%11.6%
% Age 65+13.7%8.6%
Avg Household Size2.563.12
% Family Households67.4%85.6%
% Homeownership58.5%83.2%
% HS Graduate Or Higher88.5%99%
% Bachelor's Or Higher45.2%90.8%
% Graduate Degree16%44%
% White46.6%82.8%
% Black9%1.2%
% Asian17.8%5.7%
% South Asian4.5%0.6%
% Hispanic Latino32.3%8.1%
% Native American0.6%0.3%
% Pacific Islander0.3%0%
% Two Or More Races17.4%8.9%
% Other Race8.3%1%
% Foreign Born28%7.3%
% Moved Last Year10.8%14.2%
% Renters41.5%16.8%
Diversity Score8.74.7
% Same House 1yr89.2%85.8%
% From Out Of State1.5%2.9%
% From Different County4.1%2.7%
% From Abroad1.1%0.7%
% Families With Kids29.2%49.6%
% Married Couples52.3%75.4%
% Single Parent5%6.1%
% Living Alone26.2%10.1%
% Seniors Living Alone7.3%4.9%
% With Broadband95.6%99.1%
% With Computer98.6%100%
% Male49.6%49.6%
% Female50.4%50.4%
Total Households51,9956,964