The Colony, Texas — the numbers that decide a move
The Colony sits in Denton County with a 2024 Census-estimated population of 45,897. Its typical home value of $406,211 (Zillow ZHVI, June 2026) is the 3rd-lowest of the 16 covered cities, and typical rent runs $1,891 (ZORI). Its shortest free-flow commute among the 11 tracked employment centers is 10 minutes to Legacy West.
Verified facts
| The Colony | |
|---|---|
| County | Denton |
| Population (Census Vintage 2024) | 45,897 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI, June 2026) | $406,211 |
| Typical rent (Zillow ZORI, June 2026) | $1,891 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates · Zillow ZHVI/ZORI June 2026 · OSRM commute grid 2026-08-09 · full methodology
The Colony population in 2026
There is no official 2026 population count for The Colony yet. The most recent official figure is the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 estimate: 45,897 (retrieved 2026-08-09). Figures labeled “2026” elsewhere are unofficial projections — this page reports the official estimate and updates when the Census Bureau publishes a newer one.
Commutes from The Colony
| Destination | The Colony |
|---|---|
| Legacy West | 10 |
| Frisco (The Star) | 10 |
| Las Colinas | 29 |
| DFW Airport | 29 |
| Downtown Dallas | 36 |
| Downtown Fort Worth | 49 |
| Richardson CityLine | 29 |
| Addison | 22 |
| Medical District | 35 |
| AllianceTexas | 56 |
| Cypress Waters | 28 |
Free-flow driving minutes (OSRM model, computed 2026-08-09). Peak-hour drives run meaningfully higher.
Who The Colony tends to fit — and when to look elsewhere
Tends to fit: households anchored to Frisco (The Star) (10 min, #1 of 16), Legacy West (10 min, #2 of 16) — the drives where The Colony ranks best among the 16 covered cities; and budgets around the $406,211 typical value (#3 of 16, counting up from most affordable).
Consider another city if your commute anchors to Downtown Dallas — The Colony posts 36 free-flow minutes there (#7 of 16); that page ranks all 16 cities for that destination. If the typical value strains the budget, the affordability model compares monthly cost across all 16.
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Communities in The Colony
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