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Garland

#5,837 in Best Places to Live in America
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Dallas, TX
  • 613 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B
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    Garland is a suburb of Dallas with a population of 235,965. Garland is in Dallas County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Garland offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Garland there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Garland and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Garland are above average.
    About Garland...
    Population
    235,965

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $132,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,013
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Garland Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      123.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      54.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      513.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,175.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      342.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      23%
      13%

    Working in Garland

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $55,637
    National
    $55,322
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    Garland Reviews

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    The city of Garland can best be described as a diamond in the rough. It continues to expand its diversity and foundations through the help of its government, moreover becoming more pleasing to the eye. The seven Garland public schools are considered to be one of the best education systems in Texas, guaranteeing students to excel in and out of the usual classroom setting. This is accompanied by the help of the new Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center, which not only provides students to experience a variety of real working environments but also helps the student gain a better understand and become more comfortable with future jobs. Job opportunities can definitely be improved considering there is an immense amount of stores and restaurants that are available.
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    I absolutely love Garland! It's a safe neighborhood filled with diverse ethnic backgrounds. I live right off of George Bush Highway. I'm so thankful as it is near everything I need such as private/public schools, grocery stores, restaurant, and Firewheel shopping center! It is home to me and I would definitely recommend living here!
    Garland is a city unlike most. Despite being in Texas, we are possibly one of the most diverse cities throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolis! I am a resident here that loves living here. The food options are great and even if there isn't something you want, our neighboring cities are there too. The overall safety is fairly good depending on where you are in Garland. Our rich history as well as our continuous strive for success is a great place for you and your family.