Garland, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Rockwall County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
245,298
Population
4,314/sq mi density
$74,717
Median Income
$31,477 per capita
$248,900
Home Value
$283,276 Zillow
$1,525
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
241
Violent Crime/100K
2,007 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$74,717 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$248,900 home value, $1,525/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
241 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Garland enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 57.2 sq mi (148.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,314/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9098°N, 96.6303°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rockwall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dallas Love Field (DAL) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0418 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in |
Garland has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 48°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.7").