At a Glance
Median Income
$60,000
$33,879 per capita
Home Value
$156,700
Zillow: $443,133
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
12.7% 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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garland residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,879. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,853 business establishments, including 794 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garland is $156,700 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $443,133. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
33.3% of adults in Garland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garland has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population228
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,341/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$33,879
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$28,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,700
Rent
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$443,133
Housing Units111
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,252/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,575 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Garland was founded in 1874.
The median home in Garland was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.