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Dallas vs Garland

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Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
69
B- · Above Average
Garland
Dallas Co. · $283K
71
B- · Above Average
Realust Score DallasGarland
Prosperity 66 63
Schools 76 78
Safety 49 64
Lifestyle 81 81
Market 71 74
Affordability 77 83
Commute 83 73
Growth 64 67
What's comingDallasGarland
Projects on the way1910
Under construction112
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year32
All Dallas projects →All Garland projects →

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HousingDallasGarland
Median Home Price$305,765$283,276
Price Per Sq Ft$245$182
Starter Home Price$285,000$265,000
Premium Home Price$1,500,000$487,990
Sale To List Ratio96.9%96.8%
% Single Family68.3%90%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,694$1,569
Median Rent (1BR)$1,183$1,351
Median Rent (2BR)$2,005$1,981
Median Rent (3BR)$5,921$4,152
Rent Yoy Change0%1.9%
Rental Vacancy Rate1.4%1%
Housing Affordability Score45.3
Avg Sq Ft2,215 sq ft1,924 sq ft
Avg Beds3.23.5
Avg HOA Fee$557$103
% With HOA32.7%27.5%
% With Pool23.1%8.5%
Avg Lot Size—16,972 sq ft
Avg Year Built19831981
Avg Baths2.92.4
Avg Baths Full2.42.2
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo22.9%3%
% With Garage68.9%79.5%
% New Construction15.5%9%
% Price Reduced18.4%11%
% Foreclosure0.1%0%
% Pending9.1%0.5%
% Contingent4%3%
Avg Price Reduction$26,739$9,014
% Single Story48.2%68%
% With Fireplace53.5%66.5%
% With Central Air70.7%63%
% Waterfront1.4%0.5%
Avg Garage Size1.91.9
Price Per Bedroom$125,782$93,805
Price Per Bathroom$139,314$135,128
Avg Home Age4345
Realtor Median Days on Market70 days68 days
Realtor Median Price$399,000$310,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$245$182
Realtor Median Rent$1,737$1,800
Inventory Active3,853596
Inventory Total4,876779
Inventory Pending1,023183
% Under Contract21%23.5%
New Listings Monthly1,052172
Inventory Change (month)0.6%-1.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.7%-3.3%
Price 1yr Ago$310,919$293,076
Price Change (5 yr)10.8%12.5%
Price 5yr Ago$276,012$251,720
Monthly Sales Volume583129
Rent 1yr Ago$1,576$1,606
Rent 5yr Change22.9%29.3%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,282$1,264
Momentum 20205653
Momentum 20215659
Momentum 20225965
Momentum 20236465
Momentum 20246164
Momentum 20256662
Momentum (1 yr)7.1-2.9
Momentum (5 yr)15.718.1
EconomyDallasGarland
Median Household Income$70,518$76,320
Avg Household Income$110,876$95,348
Per Capita Income$45,811$31,917
% Income Under $25K16.6%11%
% Income $25K–$50K18.7%18.8%
% Income $50K–$75K17.9%19.1%
% Income $75K–$100K12.6%15.2%
% Income $100K–$150K14.3%19.5%
% Income $150K Plus19.8%16.5%
Poverty Rate16.7%13%
Unemployment Rate4.9%4.8%
Jobs Score66
SchoolsDallasGarland
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDGarland ISD
Overall District Rating4.85
State Ranking Percentile48.751.09
# Elementary Schools15244
# Middle Schools4212
# High Schools3910
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:115:1
Graduation Rate85.5%94.3%
Niche Schools Score66.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.3%96.5%
SAT/ACT College Ready %9.2%11.7%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %18.9%19.5%
Dropout Rate11.8%3.8%
Graduating Class Size9,3093,918
SafetyDallasGarland
Overall Crime Rate37.2 per 1K19 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate5.9 per 1K1.9 per 1K
Assault Rate440.1 per 100K140.9 per 100K
Robbery Rate168.5 per 100K60.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate31.3 per 1K17 per 1K
Burglary Rate464.1 per 100K303.3 per 100K
Theft Rate1,787.3 per 100K1,283.6 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate1,100.5 per 100K401.2 per 100K
Safety GradeCC+
Safety Score1.662
Murder Rate10.7 per 100K2.4 per 100K
Rape Rate35.9 per 100K26.4 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDallasGarland
# Movie Theaters86
# Libraries3214
# Museums414
Nightlife Score86.7
Family Friendly Score6.76.7
Health Fitness Score65.3
Outdoor Activities Score6.76
Commute Score6.76
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78.7
Area FeelUrban Suburban MixDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores4739
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+47
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDallasGarland
Avg Commute Time26 min30 min
% Drive Alone68.5%73.3%
% Carpool11.4%11.3%
% Public Transit2.3%1.7%
% Work From Home14%11.6%
Transit Score8456
Walkability Score9468
Bike Score7456
Distance Downtown Dallas0.4 mi19.5 mi
Distance DFW Airport18.4 mi27.2 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport20 min33 min
Distance Love Field7.6 mi19.7 mi
EV Stations14817
EV Level2 Ports37337
EV Dc Fast Ports458
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, Tesla Destination
DemographicsDallasGarland
Population1,307,930246,844
Population Density3,850.94,341.5
Population Growth 5yr-1.7%3.5%
Median Age33.435
% Under 1823.9%25.5%
% Age 18–249.7%9.9%
% Age 25–3418.8%14.7%
% Age 35–4413.7%12.8%
% Age 45–5411.5%11.9%
% Age 55–6410.6%12.6%
% Age 65+11.8%12.6%
Avg Household Size2.423
% Family Households54.2%75%
% Homeownership42.4%61.6%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81.1%78.9%
% Bachelor's Or Higher38.2%25.4%
% Graduate Degree14.9%8.4%
% White35%30.7%
% Black23.2%15.1%
% Asian3.9%11.4%
% South Asian1%1.6%
% Hispanic Latino42.6%45.7%
% Native American1%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0%
% Two Or More Races21.8%33.4%
% Other Race15%8.5%
% Foreign Born23.4%31.7%
% Moved Last Year15.5%8.5%
% Renters57.6%38.4%
Diversity Score8.78.7
% Same House 1yr84.5%91.5%
% From Out Of State2.3%1%
% From Different County3.1%1.8%
% From Abroad1.3%0.4%
% Families With Kids27.7%36.5%
% Married Couples34.6%51.9%
% Single Parent7.3%7.9%
% Living Alone37.4%19.2%
% Seniors Living Alone8.7%7.3%
% With Broadband90.9%94.9%
% With Computer95.7%98.4%
% Male50%49.4%
% Female50%50.6%
Total Households533,91581,954