DFW city comparison
Lewisville vs The Colony
Two lake-adjacent Denton County cities, both Lewisville ISD-heavy, both priced well under the northern suburbs. Housing age, retail, and location decide it.
Lewisville
Central, lake-adjacent, and the best commute value in DFW.
The Colony
Lakeside lifestyle inside the metroplex.
Attribute
Lewisville
The Colony
Median home price
$395K
$450K
School district
Lewisville ISD
Lewisville ISD & Little Elm ISD
Housing stock
1980s–2000s with infill
Newer, 2000s–2020s
Retail & dining
Old Town, Vista Ridge
Grandscape, Nebraska Furniture Mart
Commute to downtown Dallas
30–40 min
35–45 min
Commute to DFW Airport
~20 min
~30 min
Lake access
Lake Park, marinas, trails
Shoreline neighborhoods
The verdict
Lewisville wins on central location, Old Town character, and price range breadth. The Colony wins on newer housing stock and Grandscape-level retail.
Choose Lewisville if…
- You want the most central location in the metroplex
- Old Town walkability and live music appeal to you
- You need airport access on a daily or weekly basis
- You're shopping in the $300K–$550K range
Choose The Colony if…
- You want newer construction without a Frisco price
- Grandscape-level retail matters to your weekends
- You want shoreline-adjacent neighborhoods
- You prefer a smaller, newer city footprint
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