At a Glance
Median Income
$74,717
$31,477 per capita
Home Value
$248,900
Zillow: $283,276
Median Rent
$1,525/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
241/100K
2,007/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
13.2% 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
3.2 / 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 $74,717 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,477. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,378 business establishments, including 261 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garland is $248,900 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,276. Median rent is $1,525/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Garland reports 241 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,007/100K. The murder rate is 4.9/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Garland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garland has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population245,298
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density4,314/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born31.2%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,717
Per Capita$31,477
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$7,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
A+
Home Value$248,900
Rent$1,525
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$283,276
Housing Units83,657
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent241/100K
Property2,007/100K
Murder4.9/100K
Assault141/100K
Burglary305/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation531 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Garland was founded in 1891.
The median home in Garland was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
31.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 261 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.