Quality of Life
"Carrollton Named To America's Top 100 Cities" - MONEY's '100 Best Places to Live' List, August 2006
Cost of Living
Among the top 25 metropolitan areas with more than 1.5 million population, the Dallas metropolitan statistical area is one of the most economical major cities in which to live, with the cost of living averaging 2.5% below the national average. Consistently one of the most active housing markets in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex for both newly constructed and pre-owned homes, Carrollton offers a convenient location and a wide variety of available housing, prices and styles to suit every taste.
Health Care
Carrollton is home to Trinity Medical Center, a fully-accredited, 207-bed full-service hospital and medical complex, with over 355 physicians on staff. The center also includes a pharmacy, a 160-bed skilled nursing facility and the Trinity Easter Seal Society for Children.
Parks and Recreation
With more than 1,230 acres of developed park land, Carrollton's park land per capita is one of the highest in the Metroplex. The city of Carrollton's parks and recreation facilities include numerous playgrounds, playing fields, hiking and biking trails, tennis courts, picnic areas and fishing ponds. Two 18-hole golf courses at the Indian Creek Golf Club in Carrollton have been rated among the top 15 municipal golf courses in the state. Additional facilities include two recreation centers, two public swimming facilities, and an amphitheater.
Area Attractions
In addition to numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in Carrollton, the Dallas/Fort Worth area offers an endless variety of entertainment options:
Major professional sports teams in the area:
World class museums and art galleries, as well as performing arts organizations such as opera, theater, ballet and symphony. The Dallas Arts District, a 60-acre development, is the largest downtown arts district in the U.S.
More than 50 lakes and 100 public and private golf courses within a 100-mile radius.
Shopping and fashion mecca with an eclectic array of gifts features 25 major shopping malls, 30 antique districts and numerous boutiques. Nearby major malls include the Stonebriar Mall, the Dallas Galleria, The Shops At Willow Bend, Vista Ridge Mall and the 1.9 million square foot Grapevine Mills Outlet Mall.
The Name
Most local historians believe Carrollton received its name from the hometown of early settlers, who came from Carrollton, Illinois. The name was officially established on May 16, 1878, when the first U.S. Post Office opened in Carrollton.
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