Garland
- Suburb of Dallas, TX
Suburb
Garland
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Suburb of Dallas, TX
- Rating 3.69 out of 5 725 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade B+
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$172,600
National
$229,800Median Rent
$1,182
National
$1,096Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Garland Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault137.3national 282.7
- Murder2.5national 6.1
- Rape29.8national 40.7
- Robbery117.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary389.5national 500.1
- Theft1,687.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft447national 284
Residents
Working in Garland
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$63,192
National
$64,994Places to Work in Garland
Top Public Schools Serving Garland
- grade A+
School for the Talented & Gifted
- Rating 4.11 out of 5 185 reviews
- grade A+
School of Science & Engineering
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 213 reviews
- grade A+
Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 497 reviews
- grade A+
Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
- Rating 3.86 out of 5 277 reviews
- grade A+
Stinson Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 2 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Garland
- grade A+
St. Mark's School of Texas
- Rating 4.69 out of 5 74 reviews
- grade A+
Greenhill School
- Rating 4.39 out of 5 113 reviews
- grade A+
The Hockaday School
- Rating 4.32 out of 5 165 reviews
- grade A+
The Episcopal School of Dallas
- Rating 4.5 out of 5 82 reviews
- grade A+
Dallas International School
- Rating 4.34 out of 5 65 reviews
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It has many stores nearby and is rather inexpensive to live in depending on the situation. Garland has an abundance of new amenities all around the community! The location is known as a great value for homeowners. It is well known for the recreation areas it provides for many to enjoy outdoor activities, sports, recreation, and even a nearby water park!
Garland in many ways remains a very ideal suburb for a great many families. Growth in this suburb is projected to be above most suburbs of similar proportion. Supporting manufacturing, local business, and innovation is a steady consistency of the city. The public education system is very diverse reflected in the local population demographics.
Garland has very obvious areas zoned for particular markets such as having areas where there is much industry, or other areas with many local car dealerships.
Living in Garland is not like many places in the country, there is not a radical presence of inequality, unrest, or crime. This in my opinion easily makes it above average compared to other areas.
Being near Dallas helps create a larger sense of community not present in other metroplexes. Sports, Texan culture, and constant activities makes it a great suburb for those looking to start a business, family, or a new life.
Garland has very obvious areas zoned for particular markets such as having areas where there is much industry, or other areas with many local car dealerships.
Living in Garland is not like many places in the country, there is not a radical presence of inequality, unrest, or crime. This in my opinion easily makes it above average compared to other areas.
Being near Dallas helps create a larger sense of community not present in other metroplexes. Sports, Texan culture, and constant activities makes it a great suburb for those looking to start a business, family, or a new life.
Garland, Texas is filled with diversity and families! Garland provides a family-oriented environment with easily accessible options for whatever is needed. The nightlife and night-time security needs improvement, sometimes it can be hard to get a good nights rest due to noise from others. Public schools are safe and plenty here in Garland.