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Garland vs Dallas

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Garland
Dallas Co. · $283K
71
B- · Above Average
Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
69
B- · Above Average
Realust Score GarlandDallas
Prosperity 63 66
Schools 78 76
Safety 64 49
Lifestyle 81 81
Market 74 71
Affordability 83 77
Commute 73 83
Growth 67 64
What's comingGarlandDallas
Projects on the way1019
Under construction211
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year23
All Garland projects →All Dallas projects →

Informational only: planned projects don't affect any city's Realust Score. Counts exclude countywide bonds and tax votes. See everything on the North Texas map →

HousingGarlandDallas
Median Home Price$283,276$305,765
Price Per Sq Ft$182$245
Starter Home Price$265,000$285,000
Premium Home Price$487,990$1,500,000
Sale To List Ratio96.8%96.9%
% Single Family90%68.3%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,569$1,694
Median Rent (1BR)$1,351$1,183
Median Rent (2BR)$1,981$2,005
Median Rent (3BR)$4,152$5,921
Rent Yoy Change1.9%0%
Rental Vacancy Rate1%1.4%
Housing Affordability Score5.34
Avg Sq Ft1,924 sq ft2,215 sq ft
Avg Beds3.53.2
Avg HOA Fee$103$557
% With HOA27.5%32.7%
% With Pool8.5%23.1%
Avg Lot Size16,972 sq ft—
Avg Year Built19811983
Avg Baths2.42.9
Avg Baths Full2.22.4
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo3%22.9%
% With Garage79.5%68.9%
% New Construction9%15.5%
% Price Reduced11%18.4%
% Foreclosure0%0.1%
% Pending0.5%9.1%
% Contingent3%4%
Avg Price Reduction$9,014$26,739
% Single Story68%48.2%
% With Fireplace66.5%53.5%
% With Central Air63%70.7%
% Waterfront0.5%1.4%
Avg Garage Size1.91.9
Price Per Bedroom$93,805$125,782
Price Per Bathroom$135,128$139,314
Avg Home Age4543
Realtor Median Days on Market68 days70 days
Realtor Median Price$310,000$399,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$182$245
Realtor Median Rent$1,800$1,737
Inventory Active5963,853
Inventory Total7794,876
Inventory Pending1831,023
% Under Contract23.5%21%
New Listings Monthly1721,052
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%0.6%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.3%-1.7%
Price 1yr Ago$293,076$310,919
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%10.8%
Price 5yr Ago$251,720$276,012
Monthly Sales Volume129583
Rent 1yr Ago$1,606$1,576
Rent 5yr Change29.3%22.9%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,264$1,282
Momentum 20205356
Momentum 20215956
Momentum 20226559
Momentum 20236564
Momentum 20246461
Momentum 20256266
Momentum (1 yr)-2.97.1
Momentum (5 yr)18.115.7
EconomyGarlandDallas
Median Household Income$76,320$70,518
Avg Household Income$95,348$110,876
Per Capita Income$31,917$45,811
% Income Under $25K11%16.6%
% Income $25K–$50K18.8%18.7%
% Income $50K–$75K19.1%17.9%
% Income $75K–$100K15.2%12.6%
% Income $100K–$150K19.5%14.3%
% Income $150K Plus16.5%19.8%
Poverty Rate13%16.7%
Unemployment Rate4.8%4.9%
Jobs Score66
SchoolsGarlandDallas
Primary School DistrictGarland ISDDallas ISD
Overall District Rating54.8
State Ranking Percentile51.0948.7
# Elementary Schools44152
# Middle Schools1242
# High Schools1039
Student Teacher Ratio15:114.9:1
Graduation Rate94.3%85.5%
Niche Schools Score6.76
SAT/ACT Participation Rate96.5%85.3%
SAT/ACT College Ready %11.7%9.2%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %19.5%18.9%
Dropout Rate3.8%11.8%
Graduating Class Size3,9189,309
SafetyGarlandDallas
Overall Crime Rate19 per 1K37.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.9 per 1K5.9 per 1K
Assault Rate140.9 per 100K440.1 per 100K
Robbery Rate60.5 per 100K168.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate17 per 1K31.3 per 1K
Burglary Rate303.3 per 100K464.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,283.6 per 100K1,787.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate401.2 per 100K1,100.5 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C
Safety Score21.66
Murder Rate2.4 per 100K10.7 per 100K
Rape Rate26.4 per 100K35.9 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleGarlandDallas
# Movie Theaters68
# Libraries1432
# Museums441
Nightlife Score6.78
Family Friendly Score6.76.7
Health Fitness Score5.36
Outdoor Activities Score66.7
Commute Score66.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores3947
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals4760+
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationGarlandDallas
Avg Commute Time30 min26 min
% Drive Alone73.3%68.5%
% Carpool11.3%11.4%
% Public Transit1.7%2.3%
% Work From Home11.6%14%
Transit Score5684
Walkability Score6894
Bike Score5674
Distance Downtown Dallas19.5 mi0.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport27.2 mi18.4 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min20 min
Distance Love Field19.7 mi7.6 mi
EV Stations17148
EV Level2 Ports37373
EV Dc Fast Ports845
EV NetworksBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
DemographicsGarlandDallas
Population246,8441,307,930
Population Density4,341.53,850.9
Population Growth 5yr3.5%-1.7%
Median Age3533.4
% Under 1825.5%23.9%
% Age 18–249.9%9.7%
% Age 25–3414.7%18.8%
% Age 35–4412.8%13.7%
% Age 45–5411.9%11.5%
% Age 55–6412.6%10.6%
% Age 65+12.6%11.8%
Avg Household Size32.42
% Family Households75%54.2%
% Homeownership61.6%42.4%
% HS Graduate Or Higher78.9%81.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.4%38.2%
% Graduate Degree8.4%14.9%
% White30.7%35%
% Black15.1%23.2%
% Asian11.4%3.9%
% South Asian1.6%1%
% Hispanic Latino45.7%42.6%
% Native American0.9%1%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races33.4%21.8%
% Other Race8.5%15%
% Foreign Born31.7%23.4%
% Moved Last Year8.5%15.5%
% Renters38.4%57.6%
Diversity Score8.78.7
% Same House 1yr91.5%84.5%
% From Out Of State1%2.3%
% From Different County1.8%3.1%
% From Abroad0.4%1.3%
% Families With Kids36.5%27.7%
% Married Couples51.9%34.6%
% Single Parent7.9%7.3%
% Living Alone19.2%37.4%
% Seniors Living Alone7.3%8.7%
% With Broadband94.9%90.9%
% With Computer98.4%95.7%
% Male49.4%50%
% Female50.6%50%
Total Households81,954533,915