At a Glance
Median Income
$74,375
$29,817 per capita
Home Value
$214,400
Zillow: $224,817
Median Rent
$846/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
21.3% 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+
3.8 / 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 $74,375 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,817. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 962 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garland is $214,400 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,817. Median rent is $846/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
13.2% of adults in Garland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garland has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population472
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density874/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,375
Per Capita$29,817
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$1,763M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,400
Rent$846
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$224,817
Housing Units138
Rent Burden19.5%
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,118/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain55.8 in/yr
Elevation361 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute34 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Garland was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Arkansas International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.