Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
13%
The Colony
The Colony, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,576
Population
50,403
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Ideal North Dallas suburb for lakeside recreation and relaxation
Suburban
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Peaceful
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Active
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Lakeside
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The Colony, situated along Lewisville Lake's shores, combines lakeside living with suburban convenience in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. With 23 miles of shoreline, residents enjoy year-round water activities and outdoor recreation. The rental market offers diverse housing options from apartments to single-family homes.
Established in 1973 along Highway 121, The Colony has grown into a thriving community of over 44,500 residents. The city features Grandscape, one of North Texas's largest mixed-use developments, offering shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the extensive network of parks and trails throughout the community, including Stewart Creek Park and The Colony Shoreline Trail. The area is served by both Lewisville and Little Elm Independent School Districts, with multiple schools serving the community. The Colony's location provides easy access to major employment centers while maintaining its distinctive lakeside character.
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Open- Wide of Lake, Houses, Retail
1-2 Story Homes - Aerial
Picnic areas are also available at the Five Star Complex.
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The Colony offers its residents recreation, excitement, and convenience.
Residents of The Colony can enjoy living on the shoreline of Lewisville Lake.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$105,434
Average: $126,493
Education
19,079
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
31,410
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
The Colony has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in The Colony, TX is $1,357 for a studio, $1,566 for one bedroom, $2,133 for two bedrooms, and $2,885 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in The Colony has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,566/month
769 Sq Ft
House
$3,663/month
2,580 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,074/month
1,956 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly The Colony, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
473 Students
Public
Grades K-5
368 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
364 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
490 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
263 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
755 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
426 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,895 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
- Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
- Environmental Education Center
- Coppell Community Garden
- Elm Fork Preserve
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Dallas-Fort Worth International
- Dallas Love Field
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11
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718
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.