The Colony

Discover The Colony TX Neighborhood Real Estate & Lifestyle

The Colony is a vibrant North Texas community located along Lewisville Lake, offering beautiful waterfront views, abundant parks, and a strong sense of connection. With easy access to Dallas, top-tier recreation, and growing entertainment and dining options, it blends lake life with city convenience.

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Welcome to The Colony

Set along the shores of beautiful Lewisville Lake, The Colony is one of North Texas’ most dynamic and fast-growing communities—offering a rare combination of waterfront living, outdoor recreation, and modern convenience just minutes from the Dallas metroplex.

With over 23 miles of shoreline, The Colony is deeply connected to the lake lifestyle. Residents enjoy easy access to boating, paddleboarding, fishing, swimming, and lakeside trails that wind through scenic green space and protected wildlife areas. Whether it’s an early morning walk along the water or a sunset spent on the dock, the lake is truly at the heart of everyday life here.

Beyond the water, The Colony is known for its impressive park system and active lifestyle. With more than two dozen parks and one of the highest park acreages per capita in Texas, the city offers endless opportunities to explore the outdoors. The award-winning trail system connects neighborhoods, parks, and lakefront spaces, making it easy to stay active year-round. In the warmer months, local favorites like Hawaiian Waters Waterpark add a fun, family-friendly escape right in the community.

The Colony is also a destination for golf and recreation enthusiasts. Home to acclaimed courses such as The Tribute Golf Links, Stewart Peninsula Golf Course, and Old American Golf Club, the area blends scenic lake views with thoughtfully designed fairways that appeal to both casual and avid golfers. Complementing this is The Athletic Club at The Colony and the TOCA Soccer Center, creating a strong foundation for sports, fitness, and community engagement.

As the city continues to grow, so does its entertainment and dining scene. From local restaurants and shopping to nearby destinations in neighboring Frisco and Plano, residents enjoy a wide variety of options just minutes from home. The Colony’s central location also provides convenient access to major highways, making commuting throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area simple and efficient.

Families are served by respected school districts including Lewisville ISD and Little Elm ISD, along with access to a wide range of higher education institutions across North Texas.

What makes The Colony especially unique is its balance—offering the feel of a resort-style, lakefront lifestyle while still being closely connected to the energy and opportunity of the city. It’s a place where weekends feel like a getaway, but home is always right where you need it to be.


Overview for The Colony, TX

67,978 people live in The Colony, where the median age is 36.8 and the average individual income is $60,704. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Total Population

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$60,704

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Around The Colony, TX

There's plenty to do around The Colony, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Queene Cakes, Cadence Academy Preschool, and brickLAB.

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Dining 3.45 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.94 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.69 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.28 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for The Colony, TX

The Colony has 26,768 households, with an average household size of 2.54. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in The Colony do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 67,978 people call The Colony home. The population density is 2,877 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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36.8 years

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Schools in The Colony, TX

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