Tarrant County · Texas · DFW Metroplex
Living in Colleyville, Texas
GCISD schools. Quiet luxury. DFW Airport at your doorstep — here's what relocating families need to know about one of DFW's most established and sought-after suburbs.
"Colleyville is what happens when a suburb stops growing and just gets better. It's established, quiet, and genuinely luxurious — the lots are large, the neighbors have been there for years, and DFW Airport is 10 minutes away. GCISD schools are elite, the crime rate is almost nonexistent, and the median income tells you exactly what kind of community this is. If you want the calm, country-club feel of Southlake but in a slightly smaller, more tight-knit package, Colleyville deserves your full attention."
Kristen Carpentier is a licensed Texas Realtor® and DFW family relocation specialist, brokered by eXp Realty. She's a mom of four and has helped hundreds of families — mostly relocating from California, New York, and Illinois — find their right suburb and the right school district before ever stepping foot in a home.
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U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Colleyville, Texas — Full Suburb Tour
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Where Is Colleyville? Commutes & Getting Around
Colleyville sits in the heart of northeast Tarrant County, tucked between Grapevine to the west and Southlake to the south along State Highway 26 and Colleyville Boulevard. It's one of DFW's most strategically located suburbs — equidistant from Fort Worth (24 minutes) and Dallas (30 minutes), with DFW International Airport just 7.6 miles south via TX-114. That airport proximity is a genuine differentiator: no other luxury suburb in DFW puts frequent flyers closer to an international terminal without compromise on neighborhood quality.
For families with corporate commuters, Colleyville's location is a quiet superpower. The Las Colinas/Irving corridor — home to ExxonMobil, Kimberly-Clark, and Microsoft's regional offices — is an easy 18-minute drive. Fort Worth employers including American Airlines HQ, Bell Helicopter, and BNSF Railway are under 25 minutes. Residents heading to Plano or Frisco typically use TX-121 (Sam Rayburn Tollway), keeping commute times reasonable even for the northern tech corridor.
Schools in Colleyville — Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Every Colleyville student attends school in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD (GCISD) — one of the most decorated public school districts in Texas. Niche ranks GCISD as an A+ district, #4 in Texas and #2 in DFW, with an average SAT of 1,240 and ACT of 27. The TEA awarded a B (87/100) in 2024, with college-prep and academic categories both graded A+. Across 13,500+ students, GCISD maintains a 16:1 student-teacher ratio and a 97% graduation rate.
Colleyville is served by two middle schools depending on your address — Colleyville Middle School and Heritage Middle School — both nationally ranked by Niche. All middle school students feed into Colleyville Heritage High School, a Niche A+ campus that ranks #4 in DFW and #51 statewide, and regularly earns the GreatSchools College Success Award.
| Campus | Grades | GreatSchools | Niche | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleyville Heritage High School | 9–12 | 7/10 | A+ | #4 DFW · #51 Texas · College Success Award |
| Heritage Middle School | 6–8 | — | A+ | #7 Best Public Middle Schools in Texas (Niche) |
| Colleyville Middle School | 6–8 | 8/10 | A | #9 Best Public Middle Schools in Texas (Niche) |
| Colleyville Elementary | PK–5 | 9/10 | — | 414 students · Strong test scores |
| Liberty Elementary | PK–4 | 9/10 | — | 412 students |
| Bransford Elementary | PK–5 | 9/10 | — | 453 students · Near Bransford Park |
| O.C. Taylor Elementary | PK–5 | 9/10 | A | 506 students |
| Glenhope Elementary | PK–5 | 9/10 | — | 503 students |
Elementary (neighborhood-assigned: Colleyville, Liberty, Bransford, Taylor, or Glenhope) → Colleyville Middle or Heritage Middle (address-dependent) → Colleyville Heritage High School
Best Family Neighborhoods in Colleyville
Colleyville is a largely built-out city — most neighborhoods are established and mature, which means large trees, well-maintained streets, and neighbors who've been there for years. Inventory turns slowly; when a home comes up in the right pocket, it moves fast. Here are the neighborhoods families most often target.
Timarron
One of DFW's most prestigious master-planned enclaves, straddling the Colleyville–Southlake border. Resort-style amenities — clubhouse, tennis courts, pools, and scenic trails — set against large wooded lots and custom homes. Strong resale value and feeds excellent GCISD campuses.
Montclair Parc
Ultra-premium custom estate neighborhood with oversized lots (half an acre to over an acre) and gated sections. Custom-built homes with architectural variety — Mediterranean, French country, modern transitional. The pinnacle of Colleyville luxury. Moves slowly; be ready to act when something comes to market.
Ross Downs Estates
Established neighborhood with mature trees, spacious lots, and well-maintained traditional homes. A reliable family-friendly pocket — quiet cul-de-sacs, good elementary school access, and the kind of community where neighbors actually know each other. Entry point into Colleyville without the $1M+ premium.
Bransford Area
One of Colleyville's more walkable pockets, situated near City Park and Bransford Park. Mix of traditional and recently updated homes on generous lots. Feeds Bransford Elementary (GreatSchools 9/10). Families are drawn here for the park access and tight neighborhood feel — it's the kind of area where kids actually ride bikes in the street.
Whittier Heights
Well-established family neighborhood with cul-de-sac streets, good elementary school access, and a quiet residential feel. Slightly more affordable than Timarron with similar GCISD school access. A smart choice for families who want the full Colleyville lifestyle without reaching to the top of their budget.
Town Center Corridor
The most convenient Colleyville location — walking distance from Town Center's restaurants and retail, and a quick drive to Southlake Town Square. Homes here trend slightly smaller and older, but you gain access to all of Colleyville's lifestyle without the longer driveway. Entry-point pricing for a top-tier city.
How Colleyville Compares to Where You're Coming From
| Metric | Colleyville, TX |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | ~$1.00M |
| State Income Tax | None |
| Property Tax Rate | ~$1.63/$100 |
| Average Commute | 25–35 min |
| Median Household Income | $218K |
Property Tax Breakdown — Colleyville
| Taxing Entity | Rate per $100 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grapevine-Colleyville ISD | $0.8686 | 2025–26 rate (reduced from $0.9247 in 2024) |
| City of Colleyville | $0.2610 | 2024 rate |
| Tarrant County | $0.1945 | 2024 rate |
| Tarrant County Hospital District | $0.1945 | Separate levy for JPS Health Network |
| Tarrant County College | $0.1122 | 2024 rate |
| Estimated Combined Total | ~$1.63/$100 | No MUD/PID overlays in most Colleyville addresses |
Homestead exemptions reduce your taxable value: $140,000 off school district portion (state law, 2023+); Tarrant County applies a 20% homestead exemption. On a $1.0M home, effective annual taxes typically land in the $14,000–$16,000 range after exemptions. Verify exact rates with the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD.org).
Who Works in and Around Colleyville?
Colleyville itself is largely residential — there's no major corporate campus within city limits. But its mid-cities location makes it one of DFW's most strategically placed suburbs for multi-corridor commuters. Residents regularly work across Fort Worth, Las Colinas, Grapevine, and the Plano/Frisco tech strip from the same address.
In Colleyville / 5 min
| Employer | Type |
|---|---|
| City of Colleyville | Municipal |
| GCISD Schools | Education |
| Town Center Businesses | Retail / Dining / Services |
| The Village at Colleyville | Mixed-Use Commercial |
Within 10–30 min
| Employer | Drive |
|---|---|
| DFW International Airport (60K+ employees) | ~10 min |
| American Airlines (Fort Worth campus) | ~20 min |
| Baylor Scott & White (Grapevine) | ~12 min |
| GameStop HQ (Grapevine) | ~12 min |
| ExxonMobil (Las Colinas) | ~18 min |
| Kimberly-Clark (Irving) | ~18 min |
| Bell Helicopter / Textron (Fort Worth) | ~22 min |
| BNSF Railway (Fort Worth) | ~22 min |
| Sabre Corporation (Southlake) | ~10 min |
| Microsoft / Oracle (Las Colinas) | ~18 min |
What Life Actually Looks Like in Colleyville
Colleyville has a particular quality of life that's hard to describe until you experience it. It's quiet — genuinely quiet — in a way that newer, high-growth suburbs aren't. The streets are established, the trees are old, and people have lived here for decades. For families relocating from dense metro areas, that stillness is either exactly what you wanted or something that takes adjustment.
Youth Sports & Athletics
CYAA (Colleyville Youth Athletic Association) runs year-round baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, and volleyball. The Pleasant Run Soccer Complex hosts organized league play. Parents coming from California or the Midwest find youth sports culture comparable — kids are active and well-coached. Elite club sports (select soccer, travel baseball) are 10–20 minutes away in Grapevine or Southlake.
Lake Grapevine & Outdoor Life
Lake Grapevine is 5 minutes away — 7,300 acres of Corps of Engineers-managed lake with boating, fishing, kayaking, and 67+ miles of trails in the Grapevine park system. Residents treat it as their backyard. The Colleyville Nature Center adds 46 acres of local trails and ponds for the morning-walk crowd. This is genuinely outdoor-friendly living.
Shopping & Dining
Town Center Colleyville (30+ premium retail and dining options) anchors the city's commercial core. The Village at Colleyville added fresh restaurants and boutiques in 2025–26. For bigger outings, Southlake Town Square is 10 minutes — one of DFW's premier outdoor shopping districts. Grapevine's historic Main Street (wineries, boutiques, weekend events) is 12 minutes. Everything is accessible without fighting Dallas traffic.
Events & Community Culture
Colleyville has an active event calendar despite its size: Heroes Park opened in April 2026 as a major new community gathering space. The Recreation Center (opened 2024) added yoga, dance, art classes, pickleball, and senior programs. Grapevine's GrapeFest (September), Main Street Days, and the Christmas Stroll are short drives that feel like hometown traditions for many Colleyville families.
The Colleyville Advantage
Three things make Colleyville unique in DFW: (1) DFW Airport at 10 minutes — no comparable luxury suburb comes close; (2) A built-out, stable city with no major development displacing established neighborhoods; (3) An extraordinarily high median income ($218K) that reflects a genuinely affluent, well-educated neighbor base. These three factors rarely appear in the same suburb.
Community Feel
Colleyville runs closer to an established neighborhood than a growing suburb. Neighbors have roots here. HOAs are active. The city government is responsive and community-focused. The newer Rec Center and Heroes Park show the city investing in family amenities even as the population stays stable. If you want to feel like you belong to a place rather than just live in it, Colleyville rewards the long view.
Recreation, Walkability & City Amenities
Colleyville is entirely car-dependent for daily errands — a Walk Score of 17 and no public transit make that clear. But the city compensates meaningfully with a strong parks system, the Colleyville Nature Center, quick access to Lake Grapevine, and a brand-new Recreation Center opened in 2024. For recreational outdoor life, Colleyville punches above its weight for a suburb of 26,000.
Walkability & Transportation Scores
Scores: WalkScore.com · Colleyville, TX 76034
Parks, Trails & Green Space
Colleyville maintains 12+ award-winning parks across 13.12 square miles, plus immediate access to Lake Grapevine's 67-mile trail system just 5 minutes away. The trail network is recreational, not commuter-grade, but it's genuinely usable for morning runs, bike rides, and dog walks.
Colleyville Nature Center
46-acre nature preserve with 3.5 miles of multi-use trails, 9 ponds, an amphitheater, and pavilion. The most-used outdoor space in the city — fishing, birding, and early-morning walks. Located at 101 Mill Wood Dr; open sunrise to sunset.
Heroes Park
Brand-new community park opened April 2026 at 97 Piazza Ln — Colleyville's newest major gathering space. Designed for active families with event infrastructure and play areas. A strong signal that the city continues to invest in family amenities.
City Park & Bransford Park
City Park (5205 Bransford Rd) is the main community park with sports fields and the Kidsville Playground. Bransford Park (405 Shelton Dr) is a smaller neighborhood park near the Bransford area. Both are well-maintained and heavily used by families with younger children.
Pleasant Run Soccer Complex
Dedicated youth soccer facility at 6501 Pleasant Run Rd — multi-field complex for CYAA league play and tournaments. Central to the youth soccer culture in Colleyville, which runs year-round.
Lake Grapevine (5 min drive)
7,300-acre USACE lake with boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, and 67+ miles of trails in Grapevine's park system. Rockledge Park and Twin Coves Park are the go-to access points. Residents treat this as Colleyville's unofficial backyard water feature.
Cotton Belt Trail
Regional multi-use rail-trail running through the mid-cities corridor, connecting Colleyville to Grapevine and North Richland Hills. Recreational cycling and jogging use — not transit, but a meaningful trail asset for the suburb.
City Recreation Center & Facilities
| Facility | What's Inside | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Colleyville Recreation Center | 2 gyms, 7+ multipurpose classrooms, game room (billiards, foosball, ping pong), pickleball courts, fitness & dance classes, senior programs, youth leagues | Opened August 2024 · 5008 Roberts Rd · (817) 503-1180 |
| Senior Center | Programs and activities for 55+ residents | Co-located with Recreation Center |
| Life Time Fitness (private) | Resort-style pools (3 indoor), 8 outdoor pickleball courts, gym, classes | Private membership · Nearest premium fitness option for families |
| Colleyville Public Library | Books, programs, children's events, study rooms | City library with family programming |
Note: No public indoor pool at the city Rec Center. Nearest public aquatics are in Grapevine (Grapevine Aquatics Center) or via private memberships locally.
Youth Sports & Organized Recreation
CYAA (Colleyville Youth Athletic Association) is the hub for organized youth sports — baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, and volleyball. The Recreation Center adds dance, art, and fitness camps. Families looking for elite club-level programs (select soccer, travel baseball, competitive gymnastics) will find them 10–20 minutes away in Grapevine, Keller, or Southlake.
How Safe Is Colleyville?
Colleyville is one of the safest cities in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex — and one of the safest in Texas. With a violent crime rate of just 0.38 per 1,000 residents (10x below the national average), families relocating here can legitimately stop worrying about neighborhood safety and focus on the things that actually vary.
Sources: NeighborhoodScout (Colleyville city limits, 2024 data); Niche.com Crime & Safety grade 2026; CultureMap Fort Worth (Feb. 2026, Safest Texas Cities report).
Colleyville Home Prices & Market Conditions
Source: NTREIS via 10K Research InfoSparks · Colleyville SFR data · May 2026
Colleyville's market tells an unusual story for a $1M+ suburb: with just 19 days on market and under 3 months of supply, it's technically in seller's market territory despite the luxury price point. Inventory is consistently tight — Colleyville is built-out with minimal new construction, so every listing is a resale. When something comes to market priced correctly, it typically receives multiple offers quickly.
Entry-level Colleyville (Town Center corridor, $600K–$900K) moves fastest. Mid-tier custom homes ($1M–$1.5M) have strong demand from relocation buyers. Ultra-luxury ($2M+) takes longer but retains value exceptionally well — the neighborhood's established character insulates it from market swings better than newer developments.
Colleyville Pros & Cons for Relocating Families
Pros
- DFW Airport 10 minutes away — unmatched convenience for frequent travelers
- GCISD schools are elite — Niche A+ district, #4 in Texas, Colleyville Heritage High ranked #4 in DFW
- Violent crime rate 0.38/1,000 — one of the safest cities in Texas
- Large established lots with mature trees — neighborhoods feel settled, not under construction
- Median household income $218K — exceptional neighbor quality and community stability
- No MUD/PID debt overlays in most Colleyville addresses
- Southlake Town Square, Grapevine Main Street, and Lake Grapevine within 10–12 minutes
Cons
- Median home price ~$1.0M — not entry-level DFW; budget requires preparation
- Entirely car-dependent — Walk Score 17, no transit, two cars per household minimum
- Median age 47 — skews older than Frisco or Prosper; fewer families with young kids in some pockets
- Tight inventory — city is built-out, so fewer choices and faster timelines required
- No nightlife or downtown scene within Colleyville itself
- Plano and Frisco tech corridors are 29–31 minutes — workable but not close
How Colleyville Stacks Up
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Common Questions About Living in Colleyville
Yes — Colleyville ranks #1 in DFW and #4 in Texas for raising a family on Niche.com. The combination of elite GCISD schools, extremely low crime, large established lots, and a tight-knit community makes it one of the most consistently family-friendly suburbs in the entire metroplex. The main caveat: median home prices around $1M mean it's not for every budget, and the community skews slightly older than rapidly-growing suburbs like Frisco or Prosper.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD (GCISD) serves all of Colleyville. It's a Niche A+ district ranked #4 in Texas and #2 in DFW, with a 97% graduation rate, average SAT of 1,240, and ACT of 27. Colleyville Heritage High School is the single high school — it's ranked #4 in DFW and earns the GreatSchools College Success Award consistently. All five elementary schools serving Colleyville have GreatSchools scores of 9/10.
About 8 miles — typically a 10-minute drive via TX-114 South. This is the closest any luxury suburb in DFW gets to an international airport without compromise on neighborhood quality. It's a legitimate differentiator for frequent travelers, executives, and remote workers who fly regularly. No other top-tier Tarrant or Dallas County suburb comes this close to DFW without being in the airport's flight-path noise corridor.
The combined rate is approximately $1.63 per $100 of assessed value (2025–26 rates), comprising GCISD at $0.8686, City of Colleyville at $0.2610, Tarrant County at $0.1945, Tarrant County Hospital District at $0.1945, and Tarrant County College at $0.1122. On a $1.0M home, effective annual taxes typically land in the $14,000–$16,000 range after the standard homestead exemptions ($140K off the school portion; 20% Tarrant County exemption). There are no MUD/PID overlays in most Colleyville addresses — a meaningful advantage over newer master-planned suburbs.
Colleyville and Southlake are neighbors and the two most similar luxury suburbs in northeast Tarrant County. Key differences: Southlake has Carroll ISD (Niche A+, slightly higher-profile nationally) while Colleyville has GCISD (also Niche A+ — the school quality gap is small). Southlake has Town Square, a genuine outdoor lifestyle hub; Colleyville has Town Center, which is good but not at the same scale. Southlake median prices are higher (~$1.35M vs ~$1.0M for Colleyville). Colleyville is marginally quieter and less conspicuous. The right choice depends on your school preference, lifestyle priorities, and budget.
Colleyville is effectively built-out. The city covers 13.12 square miles, and population has been stable around 26,000 for several years. There is minimal new construction — nearly everything for sale is a resale home. This is a feature, not a bug, for many buyers: no construction noise, no "new neighborhood" growing pains, established trees and infrastructure, and strong long-term value retention. The downside is tight inventory — if you're targeting a specific neighborhood, you may need to wait for the right property to appear.
Timarron (luxury master-planned, $900K–$2.5M+), Bransford area (near City Park, $800K–$1.5M), Ross Downs Estates (established family neighborhood, $700K–$1.2M), and Whittier Heights (good-value family pocket, $750K–$1.1M) are the most sought-after family neighborhoods. Montclair Parc is the ultra-luxury option ($1.5M–$3M+). The Town Center corridor offers the most affordable entry into Colleyville ($600K–$900K) with convenient retail access.
Very safe. Colleyville's violent crime rate is 0.38 per 1,000 residents — roughly 10 times below the national average of ~4.0. Property crime is 5.38 per 1,000, compared to a national average of ~19.0. Niche rates the city A+ for crime and safety, citing it as 94% safer than the Texas violent crime average. CultureMap Fort Worth named Colleyville among the safest Texas cities in a 2026 report. It is consistently one of the top 5% safest cities in the country for its size.
Yes, though neither is a short commute. Downtown Dallas is about 30 minutes without traffic via TX-114 — add 20–25 minutes during rush hour. Plano/Legacy West is 29–35 minutes via TX-121 and the Sam Rayburn Tollway (tolls apply). Frisco/The Star is 31–40 minutes. These are manageable but not "quick." Where Colleyville truly shines is proximity to the mid-cities corridor: DFW Airport (10 min), Las Colinas/Irving (18 min), and Fort Worth (24 min). If your office is in that corridor, Colleyville is a genuinely excellent commute base.
Tight and competitive for the $1M+ price range. NTREIS data shows a median sale price around $1.00M, 19 days on market, and 2.8 months of supply — technically a seller's market. With 342 annual closed SFR sales in a built-out city, inventory turns quickly. Well-priced homes in desirable neighborhoods (Timarron, Bransford area, Ross Downs) often generate multiple offers. If you're planning a Colleyville purchase, working with a local relocation agent who tracks new listings proactively is essential.
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