Dallas-Fort Worth · side by side
Carrollton vs. Irving: Side by Side
Both have DART trains. Irving is bigger and closer to Dallas, about 257,000 people on 67 square miles; Carrollton has about 133,000 on 37.
Carrollton and Irving, line by line
| Compared | Carrollton | Irving |
|---|---|---|
| County | Dallas, Denton and Collin | Dallas |
| Population, 2020 Census | 133,434 | 256,684 |
| Land area | About 37 square miles | About 67 square miles |
| People per square mile | 3,640 | 3,830 |
| ZIP codes | 75006 · 75007 · 75010 | 75014 to 75017 · 75038 · 75039 · 75060 to 75063 |
| Distance | About 18 miles to downtown Dallas | About 10 miles to downtown Dallas |
| Getting around | DART, Green and Silver lines | DART, Orange Line |
| Places to know | Brian's Coffee Roasters · Grist & Grind Bakery · Everything Madeleine | Kafi BBQ · Sanjh Restaurant · Vila Brazil |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (population and land area); counties, ZIP codes and distances from each city's page on this site; places opened and checked one by one. Distances are approximate miles to the downtown named. The school district depends on the exact address, not the city; official ratings for every campus are on TXschools.gov.
Which one fits your move?
If you count the miles
Irving is about 10 miles from downtown Dallas. Carrollton is about 18.
If you want a train
Carrollton has the DART Green and Silver lines. Irving has the Orange Line.
If you go out at night
Irving has the Toyota Music Factory and the Irving Arts Center. Carrollton has its historic downtown and the Pocket Sandwich Theatre.
Check the county
Carrollton sits in three counties: Dallas, Denton and Collin. Irving is in Dallas County.
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