Electricity rates in The Colony, Texas
The Colony, TX ranks 2 of 108 Texas cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (33.4%). The Colony, Texas has 44,916 residents in 18,014 households; 69.0% heat with electricity.
Households in The Colony, TX can pick a supplier. How to compare.
The Colony on the map
Denton County, with The Colony marked
Who supplies The Colony
Denton County lists 7 utilities for The Colony, TX, a city of 44,916: no plan prices, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC and Texas-New Mexico Power Co deliver power here as a wires company and you choose only the supplier. Denton County page.
Who lives in The Colony: income, cars, homes
In The Colony, TX, 2,206 of 6,614 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 7,292 households moved in since 2018 and 2,296 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In The Colony, TX, 1,532 of 18,014 households earn under $35,000, 3,546 $35,000-$75,000, 7,068 $75,000-$150,000 and 5,868 $150,000 or more. Of 27,229 workers in The Colony, TX, 5,885 work from home, 18,956 drive alone, 0 ride transit and 165 walk. 3,073 residents of The Colony, TX live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.4. In The Colony, TX, 626 households own no vehicle and 12,157 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. The Colony, TX homes: 13,085 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,380 none or one, median 5.6 rooms.
Household income in The Colony, TX
| The Colony, TX | Value | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| The Colony, TX, households under $35,000 | 8.5% | 96 of 108 |
| The Colony, TX, households $150,000 or more | 32.6% | 24 of 108 |
| The Colony, TX, residents below poverty | 6.8% | 81 of 108 |
| The Colony, TX, median age | 37.4 | 27 of 108 |
| The Colony, TX, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 68.8% | 45 of 108 |
| The Colony, TX, households without a vehicle | 3.5% | 70 of 108 |
| The Colony, TX, households with 2+ vehicles | 67.5% | 34 of 108 |
| The Colony, TX, workers at home | 21.6% | 18 of 108 |
| The Colony, TX, cost-burdened renters | 33.4% | 107 of 108 |
| The Colony, TX, moved in since 2018 | 40.5% | 53 of 108 |
| The Colony, TX, moved in before 2000 | 12.7% | 67 of 108 |
Housing and heating in The Colony
The Colony, TX: 4,264 of 19,022 homes were built before 1980 and 9,616 in 2000 or later. The Colony, TX has 13,096 detached houses, 4,315 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 56 mobile homes.
Age of homes in The Colony, TX
% of homes by decade built, The Colony, TX
- 0pre-40
- 140s
- 150s
- 260s
- 1970s
- 1780s
- 1090s
- 2400s
- 2510s
- 220+
Heating fuel in The Colony, TX
| The Colony, TX | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Colony, TX, median year built | 2000 | 2002 | -2 years | 28 of 108 |
| The Colony, TX, built before 1980 | 22.4% | 12.8% | +9.6 points | 65 of 108 |
| The Colony, TX, built 2000 or later | 50.6% | 54.8% | -4.3 points | 30 of 108 |
| The Colony, TX, detached houses | 68.8% | 68.4% | +0.4 points | 51 of 108 |
| The Colony, TX, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 22.7% | 22.3% | +0.4 points | 37 of 108 |
| The Colony, TX, mobile homes | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4 points | 102 of 108 |
| The Colony, TX, renter households | 38.2% | 34.6% | +3.6 points | 55 of 108 |
| The Colony, TX, median home value | $355,100 | $403,400 | -$48,300 | 24 of 108 |
| The Colony, TX, median gross rent a month | $1,884 | $1,642 | +$242 | 12 of 108 |
| The Colony, TX, people per household | 2.49 | 2.69 | -0.20 | 87 of 108 |
Outage risk around The Colony
The Colony, TX, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 149 wind and 12 tornado, 358.4 per 100,000 residents of 44,916. Top gust near The Colony, TX: 83 knots, 96 mph. Damage near The Colony, TX: $8.7M.
Reports within 15 miles of The Colony, TX
wind and tornado reports, The Colony, TX
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| The Colony, TX | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colony, TX, 2015 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| The Colony, TX, 2016 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| The Colony, TX, 2017 | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| The Colony, TX, 2018 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| The Colony, TX, 2019 | 31 | 2 | 33 |
| The Colony, TX, 2020 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| The Colony, TX, 2021 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| The Colony, TX, 2022 | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| The Colony, TX, 2023 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| The Colony, TX, 2024 | 20 | 1 | 21 |
| The Colony, TX, 2025 | 24 | 1 | 25 |
Cost of living with electricity in The Colony
The Colony, TX: 18,014 households at $2,032 a year per home for electricity (Denton County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $36.6 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,595 a year per household.
| Group in The Colony, TX | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of The Colony, TX median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Colony, TX, all households | 18,014 | $2,032 | $36.6 million | 1.83% |
| The Colony, TX, homeowners | 11,131 | $2,369 | $26.4 million | 2.13% |
| The Colony, TX, renters | 6,883 | $1,400 | $9.6 million | 1.26% |
Facts about The Colony
- Residents of The Colony, TX, ACS 2023
- 44,91677 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in The Colony, TX
- $111,09027 of 108 of those cities
- Households in The Colony, TX
- 18,0142.49 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in The Colony, TX
- 61.8%11,131 owners and 6,883 renter households
- Housing units in The Colony, TX
- 19,0221,008 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in The Colony, TX
- 69.0%12,428 of 18,014 homes
- Land area of The Colony, TX
- 14.0 sq mi3,206.9 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in The Colony, TX
- 1.8%at 1,096 kWh a month over the $111,090 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of The Colony, TX
- 161NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 358.4 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in The Colony, TX
- 20004,264 of 19,022 homes (22.4%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in The Colony, TX
- $355,100$1,884 gross rent a month, 6.37% of value a year
Analyst note on The Colony
12,428 of the 18,014 occupied homes in The Colony, TX heat with electricity. Household income in The Colony, TX is $111,090; 11,131 of its 18,014 households own. The Colony, TX counts 44,916 residents in 18,014 households, on 14.0 square miles.
The Colony, TX has 19,022 housing units, 1,008 of them vacant or seasonal. The Colony, TX ranks 12 of 108 Texas cities for the highest median rent ($1,884 a month). The Colony, TX ranks 13 of 108 Texas cities for the fewest households under $35,000 (8.5%).
The Colony, TX ranks 18 of 108 Texas cities for people working from home (21.6% of workers).
Bill and heat pump calculator, The Colony
Compare The Colony with nearby cities
| City near The Colony, TX | Distance from The Colony | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Colony, TX (this page) | 0 mi | 44,916 | $111,090 | 2000 | $355,100 | 161 | 21.6% |
| Lewisville, TX | 4.9 mi southwest | 128,313 (+83,397) | $85,002 (-$26,088) | 1996 (-4 yr) | $350,200 (-$4,900) | 176 (+15) | 16.8% (-4.9 pts) |
| Frisco, TX | 6.5 mi northeast | 210,238 (+165,322) | $146,158 (+$35,068) | 2009 (+9 yr) | $595,400 (+$240,300) | 158 (-3) | 33.7% (+12.1 pts) |
| Carrollton, TX | 6.9 mi south | 132,741 (+87,825) | $99,115 (-$11,975) | 1988 (-12 yr) | $353,600 (-$1,500) | 219 (+58) | 19.4% (-2.2 pts) |
| Little Elm, TX | 7.2 mi north | 51,426 (+6,510) | $116,036 (+$4,946) | 2010 (+10 yr) | $390,300 (+$35,200) | 123 (-38) | 24.7% (+3.1 pts) |
| Plano, TX | 9.4 mi east | 287,339 (+242,423) | $108,649 (-$2,441) | 1993 (-7 yr) | $440,600 (+$85,500) | 177 (+16) | 25.3% (+3.7 pts) |
ZIP codes in The Colony
| ZIP area touching The Colony, TX | Share of the ZIP's land inside The Colony | Share of The Colony's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 75056 (The Colony, TX) | 51.9% | 87.6% |
| 75036 (The Colony, TX) | 12.0% | 9.2% |
| 75024 (The Colony, TX) | 3.3% | 3.0% |
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Questions on The Colony
The Colony: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in The Colony, TX: Texas households pick a supplier and plan, and Denton County lists 7 utilities.
The Colony: how does it rank among Texas cities?
The Colony, TX: rank 77 of 108 by its 44,916 residents, rank 27 of 108 by $111,090 median income.
The Colony: how many homes heat with electricity?
The Colony, TX: 12,428 of 18,014 occupied homes, 69.0%; Denton County 55.1%.
The Colony: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,096 kWh a month, 1.8% of the $111,090 median income in The Colony, TX.
The Colony: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Texas yes; municipal and co-op areas around The Colony, TX may be closed.
The Colony: damaging storms reported nearby?
161 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of The Colony, TX, 2015 to 2025, 358.4 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in The Colony?
The Colony, TX: median home built 2000; 4,264 of 19,022 homes (22.4%) predate 1980, 13,096 are detached and 4,315 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many The Colony, TX renters struggle with rent?
2,206 of 6,614 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many households in The Colony, TX earn under $35,000?
1,532 of 18,014, against 5,868 at $150,000 or more.
How many people in The Colony, TX work from home?
5,885 of 27,229 workers.