At a Glance
Median Income
$58,938
$19,241 per capita
Home Value
$113,400
Zillow: $95,523
Median Rent
$894/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
25.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
16.3% smoking rate
How Garland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garland residents earn a median household income of $58,938 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,241. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,258 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garland is $113,400 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,523. Median rent is $894/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
10.7% of adults in Garland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garland has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population914
Median Age22.3 yrs
Density846/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,938
Per Capita$19,241
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.3%
County GDP$2,548M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,400
Rent$894
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$95,523
Housing Units382
Rent Burden22.4%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,312/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation132 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Garland was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.