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City of Carrollton, Texas

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About homes in Carrollton

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Carrollton in Denton County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1988Median year built1U.S. 1980
26%Built before 1980116% built since 2010
1986Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1993
58%Detached single-family129% in 5+ unit buildings
58%Owner-occupied163% statewide
$381kMedian home value1Texas median $284k

The median home in the city of Carrollton was built in 1988, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992.1 Most of Carrollton's housing is recent: only 26% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 16% were built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Carrollton are older than rentals: a median build year of 1986 against 1993.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Carrollton has a mixed housing stock: 58% detached houses, 6% attached or townhouse units and 29% in buildings of five or more units.1 58% of occupied homes in Carrollton are owner-occupied (63% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Carrollton is valued at $381,000 (ACS), above the Texas median of $283,800.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

The Dallas Ft Worth Ap station averages 29 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3 Heat is the governing season: about 106 days a year reach 90°F and 20 reach 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies. Annual precipitation is about 37 inches, with 11 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3

Measurable snow is rare (about 1.6 inches a year).2,3 Cooling dominates the year: about 2,824 cooling degree days against 2,220 heating degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a cooling-led climate, attic ventilation, duct sealing and window solar gain are where the energy code concentrates. Carrollton sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Hot-Humid).4

Building permits in Carrollton are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Carrollton housing units by year built
Before 19400.3%
1940-19592.8%
1960-197922.9%
1980-199944.3%
2000-200914.2%
2010 or later15.6%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Dallas Ft Worth Ap, 9.4 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Carrollton, TX?

Most home remodeling projects in Carrollton, TX land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Carrollton?

The median home in the city of Carrollton was built in 1988, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. Most of Carrollton's housing is recent: only 26% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 16% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Carrollton climate like for exterior work?

The Dallas Ft Worth Ap station averages 29 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season. Heat is the governing season: about 106 days a year reach 90°F and 20 reach 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 37 inches, with 11 days a year bringing an inch or more. Measurable snow is rare (about 1.6 inches a year). NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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