The Colony, TX

Living in The Colony

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 7
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Commute 36
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 40
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 90
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 37
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Schools 42
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Residents

43k Population +8.1k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
39% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black8%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate20%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$87k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector81%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office28%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$232k Median Home Value +$90k (2010–19)
44% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$358 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached72%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200929%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity65%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%

Crime

Violent Crime in The Colony

United States45
Texas51
Dallas Metro Area45
Denton County22

Property Crime in The Colony

United States48
Texas58
Dallas Metro Area53
Denton County32

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 2 0
Feb 48 3 0
Mar 56 4 0
Apr 64 3 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 80 4 0
Jul 84 2 0
Aug 84 2 0
Sep 77 3 0
Oct 66 5 0
Nov 55 3 0
Dec 46 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in The Colony

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding56
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near The Colony, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near The Colony, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near The Colony, TX

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DeVry University-Texas
12 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near The Colony, TX

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Carrollton Springs
4 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near The Colony, TX

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Dallas Love Field
17 miles, S
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Waco Regional Airport
104 miles, S