In 2008, Carrollton ranked #15 in MONEY Magazine's Best Places to Live!
Brad Mink, Economic Development Director
Home Advantage Carrollton is a vibrant corporate and residential community that has the 'home advantage' because of its prime location. Businesses and neighborhoods flourish throughout the City's approximate 37 square miles, and the surrounding major highways, rail freight lines and Foreign Trade Zone designation ensure continued success. A business-friendly City, Carrollton ranks in the top cities in the region in creating the highest number of new jobs, the total new development square footage, and the number of businesses moving to Carrollton, including the expansion of current businesses. The momentum in commercial/industrial development continues, and the economic cornerstone is the well-balanced residential and business tax base. This quality of life community is home to 121,000 citizens, over 5,000 businesses and a daytime workforce of over 71,000 In 2008, the city was ranked 15th by Money magazine as the nation's "Best Small Cities" to live in. In addition, Forbes Magazine recently ranked Carrollton #12 for "America's 25 Best Places to Move."
Department Staff Brad Mink Director of Economic Development Elise S. Back Retail Specialist