At a Glance
Median Income
$65,369
$29,542 per capita
Home Value
$318,000
Zillow: $424,982
Median Rent
$794/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
201/100K
3,038/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
316 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garland residents earn a median household income of $65,369 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,542. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,532 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garland is $318,000 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $424,982. Median rent is $794/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Garland reports 201 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,038/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Garland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garland has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,609
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,403/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,369
Per Capita$29,542
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$23,322M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
B+
Home Value$318,000
Rent$794
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$424,982
Housing Units913
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent201/100K
Property3,038/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain16.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,340 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Garland was founded in 1890.
The median home in Garland was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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