Living in The Colony
The Colony is a large place in Texas, United States, home to 41,779 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 7%, #785 of 12,111), young families (top 7%, #781 of 11,898), commuters (top 7%, #419 of 6,227).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about The Colony
- Lewisville Lake is 4.2 km away.
- It is part of Greater Dallas, 30 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 58 min and sets around 0:25; in late June it sets around 3:40.
How The Colony ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 66 | #781 of 11,898 | #23 of 610 | Map |
| Low-income household | 46 | #3,043 of 9,771 | #139 of 564 | Map |
| Low-income family | 58 | #1,634 of 8,006 | #34 of 386 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #881 of 6,237 | #30 of 295 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #1,484 of 9,474 | #37 of 471 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #2,331 of 9,474 | #44 of 471 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,758 of 10,762 | #29 of 635 | Map |
| Single professional | 66 | #843 of 4,537 | #22 of 261 | Map |
| Young professional | 68 | #898 of 4,444 | #27 of 250 | Map |
| DINKS | 71 | #902 of 3,053 | #22 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 65 | #1,006 of 7,271 | #32 of 408 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #419 of 6,227 | #23 of 400 | Map |
| Car-free household | 66 | #1,061 of 3,933 | #40 of 223 | Map |
| Student | 52 | #1,920 of 2,119 | #74 of 92 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 56 | #1,563 of 8,006 | #56 of 386 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 42 | #5,981 of 12,111 | #338 of 721 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 63 | #1,186 of 4,114 | #34 of 231 | Map |
| Expat professional | 72 | #1,068 of 7,271 | #14 of 408 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #2,855 of 9,474 | #34 of 471 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #9,182 of 18,063 | #296 of 1087 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 37 | #4,173 of 16,523 | #62 of 1007 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #11,581 of 18,063 | #672 of 1087 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #1,550 of 16,523 | #16 of 1007 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #518 of 21,167 | #7 of 1260 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,835 of 12,111 | #14 of 721 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #729 of 6,413 | #20 of 383 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #785 of 12,111 | #14 of 721 | Map |
| Digital native | 54 | #1,846 of 4,750 | #61 of 270 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- The Trails of Frisco 8 km
- Frisco (Texas) 9 km
- Little Elm 9 km
- Lewisville (Texas) 11 km
- Lake Dallas 13 km
- Highland Village 15 km
- Carrollton (Texas) 15 km
- Addison (Texas) 15 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.