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Garland vs Grand Prairie

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Garland
Dallas Co. · $283K
71
B- · Above Average
Grand Prairie
Dallas Co. · $314K
73
B · Good
Realust Score GarlandGrand Prairie
Prosperity 63 66
Schools 78 77
Safety 64 67
Lifestyle 81 81
Market 74 79
Affordability 83 81
Commute 73 76
Growth 67 68
What's comingGarlandGrand Prairie
Projects on the way106
Under construction22
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year22
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HousingGarlandGrand Prairie
Median Home Price$283,276$314,397
Price Per Sq Ft$182$175
Starter Home Price$265,000$387,433
Premium Home Price$487,990$649,900
Sale To List Ratio96.8%97.7%
% Single Family90%75%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,569$1,741
Median Rent (1BR)$1,351—
Median Rent (2BR)$1,981—
Median Rent (3BR)$4,152—
Rent Yoy Change1.9%-0.7%
Rental Vacancy Rate1%0.6%
Housing Affordability Score5.35.3
Avg Sq Ft1,924 sq ft2,367 sq ft
Avg Beds3.53.5
Avg HOA Fee$103$107
% With HOA27.5%12%
% With Pool8.5%3.5%
Avg Lot Size16,972 sq ft9,717 sq ft
Avg Year Built19812000
Avg Baths2.42.9
Avg Baths Full2.22.5
% Townhome0%11%
% Condo3%0.5%
% With Garage79.5%93%
% New Construction9%70.5%
% Price Reduced11%9%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0.5%0.5%
% Contingent3%2%
Avg Price Reduction$9,014$155,150
% Single Story68%43%
% With Fireplace66.5%21.5%
% With Central Air63%23.5%
% Waterfront0.5%1%
Avg Garage Size1.92.2
Price Per Bedroom$93,805$125,287
Price Per Bathroom$135,128$154,018
Avg Home Age4526
Realtor Median Days on Market68 days62 days
Realtor Median Price$310,000$352,435
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$182$175
Realtor Median Rent$1,800$1,549
Inventory Active596268
Inventory Total779405
Inventory Pending183137
% Under Contract23.5%33.8%
New Listings Monthly17296
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%-10.2%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.3%-1.3%
Price 1yr Ago$293,076$318,562
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%15.1%
Price 5yr Ago$251,720$273,196
Monthly Sales Volume12992
Rent 1yr Ago$1,606$1,593
Rent 5yr Change29.3%23.4%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,264$1,281
Momentum 20205353
Momentum 20215960
Momentum 20226565
Momentum 20236561
Momentum 20246465
Momentum 20256265
Momentum (1 yr)-2.91.3
Momentum (5 yr)18.123.6
EconomyGarlandGrand Prairie
Median Household Income$76,320$81,619
Avg Household Income$95,348$102,067
Per Capita Income$31,917$35,192
% Income Under $25K11%10.6%
% Income $25K–$50K18.8%17.1%
% Income $50K–$75K19.1%18.2%
% Income $75K–$100K15.2%13.5%
% Income $100K–$150K19.5%20.7%
% Income $150K Plus16.5%19.9%
Poverty Rate13%12.1%
Unemployment Rate4.8%5.2%
Jobs Score66
SchoolsGarlandGrand Prairie
Primary School DistrictGarland ISDGrand Prairie ISD
Overall District Rating54.7
State Ranking Percentile51.0945.79
# Elementary Schools4422
# Middle Schools126
# High Schools108
Student Teacher Ratio15:115.1:1
Graduation Rate94.3%93.1%
Niche Schools Score6.76
SAT/ACT Participation Rate96.5%82.7%
SAT/ACT College Ready %11.7%8.7%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %19.5%17.4%
Dropout Rate3.8%5.1%
Graduating Class Size3,9182,238
SafetyGarlandGrand Prairie
Overall Crime Rate19 per 1K16 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.9 per 1K2.1 per 1K
Assault Rate140.9 per 100K171.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate60.5 per 100K28.1 per 100K
Property Crime Rate17 per 1K13.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate303.3 per 100K156.7 per 100K
Theft Rate1,283.6 per 100K1,147.9 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate401.2 per 100K296.4 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score22.33
Murder Rate2.4 per 100K3 per 100K
Rape Rate26.4 per 100K19.9 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleGarlandGrand Prairie
# Movie Theaters60
# Libraries144
# Museums48
Nightlife Score6.76
Family Friendly Score6.76.7
Health Fitness Score5.34.7
Outdoor Activities Score66.7
Commute Score64.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+52
# Grocery Stores3921
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals4720
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+47
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationGarlandGrand Prairie
Avg Commute Time30 min28 min
% Drive Alone73.3%75.6%
% Carpool11.3%11%
% Public Transit1.7%0.1%
% Work From Home11.6%11.2%
Transit Score56—
Walkability Score6873
Bike Score5650
Distance Downtown Dallas19.5 mi13.1 mi
Distance DFW Airport27.2 mi11.2 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min14 min
Distance Love Field19.7 mi18.4 mi
EV Stations1727
EV Level2 Ports3756
EV Dc Fast Ports836
EV NetworksBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, UNIVERSAL, EVGATEWAY
DemographicsGarlandGrand Prairie
Population246,844201,883
Population Density4,341.52,543.4
Population Growth 5yr3.5%4.8%
Median Age3534.4
% Under 1825.5%26.8%
% Age 18–249.9%9.5%
% Age 25–3414.7%14.5%
% Age 35–4412.8%14%
% Age 45–5411.9%13.1%
% Age 55–6412.6%11.1%
% Age 65+12.6%11%
Avg Household Size32.95
% Family Households75%71.4%
% Homeownership61.6%58.7%
% HS Graduate Or Higher78.9%81.7%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.4%30%
% Graduate Degree8.4%9.3%
% White30.7%26%
% Black15.1%25.4%
% Asian11.4%7%
% South Asian1.6%0.9%
% Hispanic Latino45.7%46.6%
% Native American0.9%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races33.4%21.2%
% Other Race8.5%19.4%
% Foreign Born31.7%24.9%
% Moved Last Year8.5%12.7%
% Renters38.4%41.3%
Diversity Score8.78.7
% Same House 1yr91.5%87.3%
% From Out Of State1%1.5%
% From Different County1.8%4.6%
% From Abroad0.4%1%
% Families With Kids36.5%37.7%
% Married Couples51.9%50.5%
% Single Parent7.9%8.4%
% Living Alone19.2%24%
% Seniors Living Alone7.3%6.9%
% With Broadband94.9%93%
% With Computer98.4%97.2%
% Male49.4%49.2%
% Female50.6%50.8%
Total Households81,95468,406