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Real Estate & Homes in Carrollton - Texas - Carrollton, Texas homes and communities CarrolltonCarrollton HistoryCarrollton's first inhabitants were the Wichita Indians. Settlers arrived in the 1840s, and by 1878, the town had several homes and a post office.The city was incorporated in 1913 and is known for its rolling hills, which mark a pleasant change in the surrounding flat prairie land. Carrollton covers nearly 37 square miles of prime Texas real estate within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The city is growing a bit more slowly than other suburbs, but it remains among the fastest-growing cities in the Lone Star State. More than 109,000 residents lived in Carrollton in 2000, and the population is growing. Residents enjoy close proximity to the big cities while living in a smaller, family-friendly environment. ActivitiesThe square in Old Downtown Carrollton is surrounded by quaint shops, restaurants, the historic Plaza Theatre and a stunning gazebo.Sandy Lake Amusement Park offers 20 different rides; a lake and swimming pool; and acres of baseball fields, miniature golf and volleyball courts. Golf is big in Carrollton, with the Indian Creek Golf Course is a favorite local facility. The two 18-hole courses run through gently winding streams, woods and other scenic land. Other courses include the Columbian Country Club and the Coyote Ridge Golf Club. The 40-acre Elm Fork Nature Preserve features plant and animal life native to North Central Texas. It's a great place to relax in a peaceful, geographically unique environment. Other points of interest include the A.W. Perry Homestead Museum and the Oak Creek Tennis Center. Carrollton Fast FactsLocation: Carrollton is located about 16 miles north of Dallas*Total area: 36.64 square miles *Population: 109,576 *Housing units: 40,458 Average annual rainfall: 37.05 inches Average temperatures: 86ºF in summer, 46ºF in winter *Information provided by 2000 Census SchoolsThere are 28 public schools in Carrollton. BusinessCarrollton 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.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 Halliburton Oil Field Products, Lucent Technologies Telecommunications Systems, Budget Rent-a-Car Car Reservation System, Hilton Reservations Reservation System, and parts distribution centers for both Ford and Chrysler. HomesConstruction is booming in Carrollton, but newcomers can get much for their money. Available housing types include single-family homes, residential lots and land, investment properties, town homes and condominiums.Where is Carrollton?
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