Texas real estate

Business

Carrollton is a vibrant corporate community that offers a prime location for its 5,200 businesses. Carrollton ranks in the top three cities in the region in creating the most new jobs. More than 1,300 businesses have expanded or relocated in Carrollton since 1986. More than 3,500 jobs were created in 2000, and 100 firms either relocated or expanded that same year. In 2000 alone, more than 3 million square feet of new commercial space was built, and more than 1.5 million square feet of new lease space became available.
   Carrollton is continuing its economic surge in commercial and industrial development. The local economy has benefited from a skilled and ever-growing workforce. During the late 1990s, Carrollton broke ground on a record number of new facilities. At the same time, local companies expanded their current facilities; several corporations relocated to Carrollton; and thousands of new jobs became available in the city.
   Several major corporations call Carrollton home, including Lucent Technologies Telecommunications Systems, ST Microelectronics Semiconductors, Halliburton Oil Field Products, Hilton Reservations Hotel Reservation System, Budget Rent-a-Car Car Rental Reservation System, Chrysler Corporation Parts Distribution and Ford Motor Company Parts Distribution.

Recreation

Recreation is just as important as hard work, and Carrollton offers plenty of activities for those who love the outdoors.
   Golf is big in Carrollton, and the Indian Creek Golf Course is a favorite local facility. Indian Creek is comprised of two 18-hole courses. Both run through gently winding streams, woods and other scenic, preserved lands.
   For a truly unique experience, visit the 40-acre Elm Fork Nature Preserve. People of all ages visit the preserve to learn about the plant and animal life native to North Central Texas. It's also a great place to enjoy some R&R in a peaceful, geographically unique environment.
   If you prefer the city to the country, visit Old Downtown Carrollton. The square is surrounded by quaint retail shops; excellent restaurants (many of which aren't part of the chain restaurants that flood the Metroplex); the Plaza Theatre, a historic structure that offers frequent performances; and the gazebo that marks the center of downtown.
   No matter how old you are, it's hard to resist Sandy Lake Amusement. The park is relatively small, but that's part of its charm. Sandy Lake offers 20 different rides; a lake, where parkgoers can take a leisurely paddle boat ride; a huge swimming pool (always in demand during Texas' hot summers); and acres of baseball fields, miniature golf and volleyball courts.

Homes

The average home price is $140,959, with prices ranging from $70,000 to $500,000. Available housing types include single-family homes, residential lots and land, investment properties, town homes and condominiums.
   Construction is booming in Carrollton, but newcomers are finding that they can get much more for their money here than elsewhere. Relocating families and individuals have been receptive to Carrollton's housing opportunities -- the city's projected population figures recently were revised to reflect the increased number of single-family homes in the area. Future population growth has been estimated at between 2 percent and 3 percent annually.

Population

Carrollton is the ninth largest city in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and is home to a diverse population of more than 115,000. Carrollton's residents are young -- the average age is 32 -- and nearly three-quarters of the residents are between the ages of 18 and 65. Although the city is more than 80 percent Caucasian, diversity has steadily increased and is expected to continue well into the 21st century. The Hispanic population now comprises nearly 10 percent of the total population; Asians are more than 5 percent; and African-Americans are just under 5 percent.

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