Quik Trip store, 2004
The Colony’s story
57 years in pictures
Census counts: 11,586 in 1980, 44,534 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1929 on.
- 1969The Colony is settled
Population
46,196
2025 Census estimate · +3.7% since 2020
Typical home
$395K
−2.5% in a year
Household income
$115K
median
Median age
37.8
years
Jobs based here
11,038
A commuter town
TownGrade
B
#139 of 640 in TX
Is The Colony a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. The Colony grades B overall, ranked 139th of 640 in Texas. It has 40 miles of trail and 38% conserved land. It is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns and the median household earns $115K. What holds it back is price: homes are expensive, about $395K for a typical one and 4.4 times the Dallas metro’s $90K median household income. 38% of the land in The Colony is conserved, against 1.9% in Texas’ towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. On history, just 6 of Texas’ 1,000 towns do worse. Hidden Cove Park, at 569 acres with 4.7 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
What makes The Colony stand out
Where The Colony beats most towns.
A growing town
The Colony has grown 27% since 2010
36,328 counted in 2010 and 44,534 in 2020; an estimated 46,196 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How The Colony grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far The Colony is from typical.
Cost of livingDOpen →HealthBaylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco 3.5 miles awayAOpen →Jobs & incomeAOpen →SchoolsB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 36% of U.S. communities; tornadoes tops the listBOpen →SafetyC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.2 of 20; 3.6% of households have no car; 1.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsA+Open →History1 notable person born hereD−Open →Civic life3.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 96° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market36 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 37.8; 48% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 86 attractions →AT&T Stadium and 79 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around The Colony. Close and well known come first.
Big draw26 mi Stadium & arenaAT&T Stadium
Big draw23 mi Stadium & arenaCotton Bowl
Big draw18 mi Stadium & arenaTexas Stadium
6 mi Stadium & arenaToyota Stadium
Big draw26 mi Stadium & arenaGlobe Life Field
8 mi Theme parkUniversal Kids ResortSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
AT&T Stadium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cotton Bowl: Robbiewest88, Public domain · Texas Stadium: Allspamme, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Toyota Stadium: Flavius Constantine, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Globe Life Field: Drone To Fly, CC BY 3.0 · Universal Kids Resort: CANthony0125, CC0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to The Colony: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in The Colony, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of the Colony water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
SchoolsLewisville Independent School DistrictLittle Elm Independent School District2 districts serve The Colony; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDenton County Early Voting ClerkDenton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2024
ZIP code7505675056 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in The Colony.
The Colony keeps more of its land conserved than most of Texas, has hotter summers than nearly all U.S. towns and has less no health insurance than most of Texas.
OutdoorsA+
Trail density in The Colony is higher than in most of Texas or the rest of the country
Its 3,882 conserved acres are a larger share of the town than in 99% of Texas towns. Its A+ for the outdoors ranks #1 of 642 in Texas.
The Colony’s trail density is 2.5 miles per square mile, where Texas’ towns sit at 0.3 and U.S. towns at 0.4. 40 miles of trail in 25 parks and preserves.
#14for trails in TX
37.6%
conserved · 3,882 of 10,314 acres
40 mi
of trails · 2.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hidden Cove Park | 4.7 mi | 569 |
| 2. Wynwood Park | 1.9 mi | 154 |
| 3. Bill Allen Memorial Park | 0.6 mi | 48 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB+
Public schools in The Colony beat 70% of Texas districts
Its public schools are run by Lewisville ISD. Three of its 11 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
70%of TX districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell H Strike MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 881 | B |
| The Colony H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,803 | B+ |
| Prestwick ElTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 451 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
HealthA
The Colony earns an A for health
Its widest gap with Texas is no health insurance: 10.9% of those 18–64 have no health insurance, against 19.1% statewide.
10% of The Colony adults report frequent physical distress. The Colony beats the Texas average on 16 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 27% of The Colony adults have high blood pressure.
88%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| The Colony | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.8% | 13% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 16% |
31 measures vs. Texas
16 better14 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | The Colony | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 10.9% | 19.1% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.8% | 19.3% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 70% | 74.1% |
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco
3.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
90th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade D
The Colony earns a D for cost of living
The typical value, about $395K, is 7% below its November 2024 peak. The median property tax bill is $6,551, against $4,232 across Texas, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
The median rent in The Colony is $1,958 a month. The typical The Colony home is worth about $395,000, down 2.5% in a year, 33% above the Texas typical home. 60% of households own their home in The Colony.
$395KZillow home value
| The Colony | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,958 a month | $1,206 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 60% | 69% | 73% |
Typical home value
The Colony$395K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
36
days on market
98.4%
sale-to-list price
−2.5%
value change, 1 year
44
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
With 0.4 jobs for every working resident, most of The Colony’s workers commute out
Jobs based here grew from 5,366 in 2013 to 11,038. 23.8% of workers work from home, against 14.4% across Texas.
Most working residents leave The Colony for work: only 4% work in town. Since 2013, The Colony has added 5,672 jobs, to 11,038 in 2023. The top destinations are Dallas (17%), Plano (13%) and Frisco (6%).
4%work in town
| The Colony | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 24% | 9.6% | 11% |
| Median household income | $115,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In The Colony4%
Dallas17%
Plano13%
Frisco6%
Irving6%
12 mi
median commute distance
11,038
jobs based in The Colony
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 55% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In The Colony, expect mild winters and hot summers
July afternoons average 95.3°, hotter than in 96% of U.S. towns; January nights average 34.8°.
The Colony has mild winters and hot summers. The Colony’s July high is 95°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
96°summer high
| The Colony | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 95°F | 95°F | 85°F |
| January low | 35°F | 37°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–58°
Spring54–75°
Summer73–94°
Fall56–78°
Nov 17
typical first frost
Mar 14
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
96°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
The Colony faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by tornadoes
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 64% of U.S. communities. Since 1994, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in The Colony.
36risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingHail
5
paid flood claims since 1994
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SafetyC+
The Colony reports more crime per resident than 62% of U.S. towns
Reported crimes fell from 1,214 to 652 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
38%of U.S. towns report more crimeC+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
The Colony1.3
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
The Colony12.8
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
38th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
47th
percentile among TX towns
61
violent crimes reported in 2025
591
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about The Colony
20pages on The Colony
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 70% of TX districts · 11 schoolsSafetyC+1.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than TX on 16 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingD$395K typical home · down 2.5% in a yearWork & commuteA$115K median household income · 11,038 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 36% of U.S. communities · tornadoes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
11 within 15 miles of the center of The Colony
The Chicago School at DallasUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Plano6.2 miGalen Health Institutes-DallasUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Richardson10.6 mi$17,048 tuitionThe University of Texas at DallasUniversity or college · Public · Richardson11.4 mi$14,644 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 The Colony residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Texas.
Get outside
40 miles of trails in The Colony
37.6% of the town is conserved land, across 25 parks and preserves.
2
Wynwood Park1.9 mi of trails · 154 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
About The Colony
City in Texas, United States
The Colony is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States, and a suburb of Dallas. The population was 44,534 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1969
- Area
- 16 sq mi
- Elevation
- 591 ft
- ZIP code
- 75056
The Colony’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with The Colony.
LewisvilleLittle ElmCarrolltonFriscoHebronPlanoThe Colony
How the neighbors grade
| Town | TX rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Colony | #139 | B | D | C+ | B+ | A |
| Lewisville | #194 | B− | D | C+ | A− | B+ |
| Little Elm | #206 | B− | D | B+ | B− | B+ |
| Carrollton | #110 | B | D | B− | B+ | A− |
| Frisco | #31 | A− | D− | B | A | A+ |
| Hebron | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Plano | #91 | B+ | D | B− | A− | A |
Hebron isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare The Colony with a neighbor →
Questions about The Colony
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is The Colony, TX a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. The Colony grades B overall, better than 58% of U.S. towns and #139 of 640 in Texas. It grades A for health, C+ for safety and B+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is The Colony, TX expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.