Garland, Texas
Among the top 17% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 14% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 66% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 13% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 39% of US places
- top 7% for airport distance
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 6% for cost of living
Garland is a city in Texas with about 244,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, income tax, and walkability. It rates lower on school quality and cost of living.
Official websitegarlandtx.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.1 in3.0 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$67kbetter than 6% of US places
Home Value$229k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 18% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 27% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.76%better than 16% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.37%better than 74% of US places
Unemployment5.2%better than 38% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)47°F84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)86°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.8 in50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.2 inbetter than 85% of US places
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 74% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk64.9better than 51% of US places
Air Quality41 AQIbetter than 74% of US places
School Quality34.2better than 7% of US places
Violent Crime1450/100kbetter than 18% of US places
Property Crime2592/100kbetter than 11% of US places
Community
Population244,026100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.420th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.7299th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9850th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3864th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)25.1%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)15.6%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)44.5%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)10.8%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 27% of US places
Walkability10.6/20better than 88% of US places
Airport Distance14 mibetter than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.0%better than 76% of US places
Amenities Nearby10.12better than 15% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 47% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Garland an affordable place to live?
- Garland is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $67k, better than 6% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Garland?
- The median home value in Garland is $229k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Garland?
- Median household income in Garland is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Garland?
- Median gross rent in Garland is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Garland safe?
- Garland is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1450/100k (better than 18%). Property crime is 2592/100k.
- What is the weather like in Garland?
- Garland averages 86°F in July and 47°F in January, with 41.8 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Garland?
- Public-school quality in Garland is below average, scoring better than 7% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Garland?
- The average one-way commute in Garland is 30 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)