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The Colony Home & Community Information

The Colony, located in Denton County is best known as home to the Five Star Athletic Complex. Located near Dallas, The Colony is an excellent community to call home. It has it all—beautiful homes, excellent recreation and a strong business community. As you consider your options for a home in the greater Dallas area, The Colony is one that deserves a second look.

If you are moving to the City by the Lake, you may notice that there are a number of carefully planned developments throughout the city housing its nearly 40,000 residents. One of these, Austin Ranch, embodies the careful planning that has gone into creating The Colony. This mixed-use development places condos and apartments alongside retail businesses for a vibrant district. For those in the market for single-family properties, The Legends embraces Texas living at its finest, with community playgrounds, swimming pools and plenty of open space and greenways.

According to the 2010 census, the population of The Colony is 36,328. This population is growing, with an estimated 40,028 living in the community at the end of 2013. It's also up nearly 10,000 since the 2000 census, when 26,531 people called The Colony home.The Colony has a total of 13,168 households and 5,438 of those households have a child under the age of 18. These statistics point to the fact that The Colony is a popular place to raise a family. Browse the newest real estate listings in The Colony, TX.

Schools & Education

The Colony spans two school districts, the Lewisville Independent School District and Little Elm Independent School District. Among those two districts, several elementary schools are scattered throughout the city, making it easy for families to be involved in the education of their children. Griffin Middle School, one of the cities middle school options, gained national attention in 2009 when a local student won the National Geographic Bee, a tribute to his hard work and the excellent education offered in The Colony.

Parents looking for homes in The Colony will want to know more about the area's schools. The district includes nine elementary, three middle and one high school. Several of these schools have received high ranks and awards from the state. For instance, Camey Elementary School was given Gold Performance Acknowledgements from the Texas Education Agency for its quality educational programs and high test scores, as did Ethridge Elementary School, Hicks Elementary School and Morning Side Elementary School. The Colony High School has earned recognition not only for its excellent academics, for which it received Gold Performance Acknowledgements from the TEA, but also for its strong sports and fine arts programs. Find homes in The Colony by school district.

Economy & Employment

Life in The Colony is not all fun and games. The community boasts a strong economy that provides work opportunities for those who prefer not to commute into the city. It is home to an Edward Don distribution center and Pizza Inn's corporate headquarters. The new Grandscape development, with its many retail and dining establishments, also adds to the economic opportunities in The Colony. The economy of The Colony is growing, and the community's leadership is making plans to help spur more of that growth. The Nebraska Furniture Mart opened in 2015 and is a major retail and entertainment development.

Things to Do in The Colony

If you are looking for something to do, The Colony will deliver. The community is packed with parks, retail destinations and entertainment options. Lewisville Lake is one of the biggest area attractions, offering the opportunity to spend the day out on the water catching fish, swimming and boating. The Colony also gives its residents the chance to hit the fairways at The Tribute Golf Links, the Stewart Peninsula Golf Course and others. In the summer, water-based fun is found just about everywhere, with Hawaiian Falls Water Park and The Colony Aquatic Park offering hours of summer fun. The 80-acre The Colony Five Star Complex provides a comfortable and safe place for sports tournaments of all types. All of these amenities add to the benefits of choosing to live here.

Residents also enjoy their share of cultural experiences. Live performances at the Lakeside Community Theatre and The Colony Playhouse give locals the chance to enjoy their favorite musical performances and live plays. The Colony Five Star Complex, which has earned accolades from Sports Illustrated, provides a venue for live sporting events. When they are ready to shop, area residents head to Austin Ranch or The Cascades. Favorite dining venues include Dickey's BBQ and La Flor Mexican Grill and Cantina.

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