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Garland vs DeSoto

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Garland
Dallas Co. · $283K
71
B- · Above Average
DeSoto
Dallas Co. · $320K
70
B- · Above Average
Realust Score GarlandDeSoto
Prosperity 63 66
Schools 78 71
Safety 64 64
Lifestyle 81 76
Market 74 78
Affordability 83 81
Commute 73 73
Growth 67 63
What's comingGarlandDeSoto
Projects on the way102
Under construction20
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year21
All Garland projects →All DeSoto projects →

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HousingGarlandDeSoto
Median Home Price$283,276$320,428
Price Per Sq Ft$182$149
Starter Home Price$265,000$412,990
Premium Home Price$487,990$674,950
Sale To List Ratio96.8%—
% Single Family90%97.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,569$1,775
Median Rent (1BR)$1,351$1,775
Median Rent (2BR)$1,981$2,074
Median Rent (3BR)$4,152$5,698
Rent Yoy Change1.9%-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate1%0.4%
Housing Affordability Score5.34
Avg Sq Ft1,924 sq ft3,022 sq ft
Avg Beds3.54
Avg HOA Fee$103$36
% With HOA27.5%11%
% With Pool8.5%5.5%
Avg Lot Size16,972 sq ft28,469 sq ft
Avg Year Built19812002
Avg Baths2.43.2
Avg Baths Full2.22.8
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo3%0%
% With Garage79.5%96.5%
% New Construction9%69.5%
% Price Reduced11%8%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0.5%1.5%
% Contingent3%0.5%
Avg Price Reduction$9,014$14,517
% Single Story68%30%
% With Fireplace66.5%34.5%
% With Central Air63%20.5%
% Waterfront0.5%0%
Avg Garage Size1.92.2
Price Per Bedroom$93,805$126,605
Price Per Bathroom$135,128$159,420
Avg Home Age4524
Realtor Median Days on Market68 days66 days
Realtor Median Price$310,000$365,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$182$149
Realtor Median Rent$1,800$1,661
Inventory Active596153
Inventory Total779207
Inventory Pending18354
% Under Contract23.5%26.1%
New Listings Monthly17236
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%-6.3%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.3%-1.4%
Price 1yr Ago$293,076$324,949
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%12.5%
Price 5yr Ago$251,720$284,870
Monthly Sales Volume12926
Rent 1yr Ago$1,606$1,899
Rent 5yr Change29.3%30.9%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,264$1,425
Momentum 20205350
Momentum 20215950
Momentum 20226560
Momentum 20236560
Momentum 20246460
Momentum 20256260
Momentum (1 yr)-2.9—
Momentum (5 yr)18.1—
EconomyGarlandDeSoto
Median Household Income$76,320$82,782
Avg Household Income$95,348$102,608
Per Capita Income$31,917$39,003
% Income Under $25K11%11.6%
% Income $25K–$50K18.8%14.8%
% Income $50K–$75K19.1%18.5%
% Income $75K–$100K15.2%14.6%
% Income $100K–$150K19.5%20.7%
% Income $150K Plus16.5%19.9%
Poverty Rate13%7.6%
Unemployment Rate4.8%8.9%
Jobs Score65.3
SchoolsGarlandDeSoto
Primary School DistrictGarland ISDDesoto ISD
Overall District Rating53
State Ranking Percentile51.0923.2
# Elementary Schools446
# Middle Schools122
# High Schools102
Student Teacher Ratio15:118.3:1
Graduation Rate94.3%86.6%
Niche Schools Score6.74
SAT/ACT Participation Rate96.5%100%
SAT/ACT College Ready %11.7%4.3%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %19.5%8.9%
Dropout Rate3.8%11.1%
Graduating Class Size3,918524
SafetyGarlandDeSoto
Overall Crime Rate19 per 1K18.9 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.9 per 1K2.9 per 1K
Assault Rate140.9 per 100K219.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate60.5 per 100K56.7 per 100K
Property Crime Rate17 per 1K16 per 1K
Burglary Rate303.3 per 100K175.3 per 100K
Theft Rate1,283.6 per 100K1,134.8 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate401.2 per 100K332.8 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score22
Murder Rate2.4 per 100K3.6 per 100K
Rape Rate26.4 per 100K47.8 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleGarlandDeSoto
# Movie Theaters62
# Libraries141
# Museums40
Nightlife Score6.74.7
Family Friendly Score6.75.3
Health Fitness Score5.36
Outdoor Activities Score65.3
Commute Score64.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78
Area FeelDense SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+40
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+41
# Grocery Stores3915
# Coffee Shops60+47
# Hospitals4738
# Bars60+36
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationGarlandDeSoto
Avg Commute Time30 min31 min
% Drive Alone73.3%74.3%
% Carpool11.3%8%
% Public Transit1.7%0.5%
% Work From Home11.6%15.6%
Transit Score56—
Walkability Score6871
Bike Score5645
Distance Downtown Dallas19.5 mi16.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport27.2 mi28.4 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min33 min
Distance Love Field19.7 mi21.8 mi
EV Stations1714
EV Level2 Ports3722
EV Dc Fast Ports817
EV NetworksBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, eVgo Network, Blink Network
DemographicsGarlandDeSoto
Population246,84456,211
Population Density4,341.52,598
Population Growth 5yr3.5%5.9%
Median Age3541.9
% Under 1825.5%20.6%
% Age 18–249.9%8.4%
% Age 25–3414.7%11.8%
% Age 35–4412.8%13.3%
% Age 45–5411.9%15.8%
% Age 55–6412.6%14.2%
% Age 65+12.6%15.9%
Avg Household Size32.69
% Family Households75%69%
% Homeownership61.6%69.6%
% HS Graduate Or Higher78.9%92.2%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.4%30.1%
% Graduate Degree8.4%12.8%
% White30.7%13.5%
% Black15.1%67.6%
% Asian11.4%0.9%
% South Asian1.6%0.3%
% Hispanic Latino45.7%18.9%
% Native American0.9%0.2%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races33.4%13.2%
% Other Race8.5%4.6%
% Foreign Born31.7%7.8%
% Moved Last Year8.5%9.9%
% Renters38.4%30.4%
Diversity Score8.78
% Same House 1yr91.5%90.1%
% From Out Of State1%0.9%
% From Different County1.8%2.4%
% From Abroad0.4%0%
% Families With Kids36.5%30.9%
% Married Couples51.9%41.8%
% Single Parent7.9%9%
% Living Alone19.2%28.3%
% Seniors Living Alone7.3%10.1%
% With Broadband94.9%93.7%
% With Computer98.4%97.5%
% Male49.4%46.8%
% Female50.6%53.2%
Total Households81,95420,693