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Garland vs Rowlett

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Garland
Dallas Co. · $283K
71
B- · Above Average
Rowlett
Dallas Co. · $364K
77
B · Good
Realust Score GarlandRowlett
Prosperity 63 77
Schools 78 78
Safety 64 75
Lifestyle 81 83
Market 74 74
Affordability 83 88
Commute 73 69
Growth 67 62
What's comingGarlandRowlett
Projects on the way107
Under construction22
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year20
All Garland projects →All Rowlett projects →

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HousingGarlandRowlett
Median Home Price$283,276$364,063
Price Per Sq Ft$182$182
Starter Home Price$265,000$389,000
Premium Home Price$487,990$635,000
Sale To List Ratio96.8%98%
% Single Family90%93.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,569$2,017
Median Rent (1BR)$1,351$2,136
Median Rent (2BR)$1,981$3,264
Median Rent (3BR)$4,152$4,301
Rent Yoy Change1.9%0.7%
Rental Vacancy Rate1%0.9%
Housing Affordability Score5.36
Avg Sq Ft1,924 sq ft2,451 sq ft
Avg Beds3.53.6
Avg HOA Fee$103$86
% With HOA27.5%21.5%
% With Pool8.5%7%
Avg Lot Size16,972 sq ft11,210 sq ft
Avg Year Built19812005
Avg Baths2.43
Avg Baths Full2.22.6
% Townhome0%2%
% Condo3%0.5%
% With Garage79.5%96.5%
% New Construction9%52%
% Price Reduced11%11.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0.5%1.5%
% Contingent3%1%
Avg Price Reduction$9,014$25,298
% Single Story68%32.5%
% With Fireplace66.5%53.5%
% With Central Air63%41.5%
% Waterfront0.5%10.5%
Avg Garage Size1.92
Price Per Bedroom$93,805$121,166
Price Per Bathroom$135,128$146,663
Avg Home Age4521
Realtor Median Days on Market68 days81 days
Realtor Median Price$310,000$400,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$182$182
Realtor Median Rent$1,800$2,021
Inventory Active596239
Inventory Total779317
Inventory Pending18378
% Under Contract23.5%24.6%
New Listings Monthly17244
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%3.6%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.3%-2.8%
Price 1yr Ago$293,076$374,394
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%13.5%
Price 5yr Ago$251,720$320,846
Monthly Sales Volume12958
Rent 1yr Ago$1,606$1,759
Rent 5yr Change29.3%28.9%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,264$1,373
Momentum 20205353
Momentum 20215961
Momentum 20226566
Momentum 20236567
Momentum 20246463
Momentum 20256267
Momentum (1 yr)-2.96.9
Momentum (5 yr)18.125.9
EconomyGarlandRowlett
Median Household Income$76,320$112,081
Avg Household Income$95,348$127,635
Per Capita Income$31,917$46,206
% Income Under $25K11%8.1%
% Income $25K–$50K18.8%10.1%
% Income $50K–$75K19.1%14.2%
% Income $75K–$100K15.2%11.8%
% Income $100K–$150K19.5%22.7%
% Income $150K Plus16.5%33.2%
Poverty Rate13%6.1%
Unemployment Rate4.8%4%
Jobs Score67.3
SchoolsGarlandRowlett
Primary School DistrictGarland ISDGarland ISD
Overall District Rating55
State Ranking Percentile51.0951.09
# Elementary Schools4444
# Middle Schools1212
# High Schools1010
Student Teacher Ratio15:115:1
Graduation Rate94.3%99%
Niche Schools Score6.76.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate96.5%96.5%
SAT/ACT College Ready %11.7%11.7%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %19.5%19.5%
Dropout Rate3.8%0.3%
Graduating Class Size3,9181,409
SafetyGarlandRowlett
Overall Crime Rate19 per 1K14.1 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.9 per 1K1.7 per 1K
Assault Rate140.9 per 100K109.9 per 100K
Robbery Rate60.5 per 100K15.9 per 100K
Property Crime Rate17 per 1K12.4 per 1K
Burglary Rate303.3 per 100K105.6 per 100K
Theft Rate1,283.6 per 100K1,077.6 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate401.2 per 100K121.5 per 100K
Safety GradeC+B
Safety Score22.66
Murder Rate2.4 per 100K1.5 per 100K
Rape Rate26.4 per 100K26 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleGarlandRowlett
# Movie Theaters62
# Libraries1412
# Museums44
Nightlife Score6.76
Family Friendly Score6.77.3
Health Fitness Score5.36
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score65.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78
Area FeelDense SuburbanRural
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+46
# Grocery Stores3916
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals4725
# Bars60+46
# Pharmacies60+37
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationGarlandRowlett
Avg Commute Time30 min31 min
% Drive Alone73.3%75.2%
% Carpool11.3%7.2%
% Public Transit1.7%1.4%
% Work From Home11.6%15.4%
Transit Score5642
Walkability Score6858
Bike Score5642
Distance Downtown Dallas19.5 mi19.8 mi
Distance DFW Airport27.2 mi38.6 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min36 min
Distance Love Field19.7 mi26.6 mi
EV Stations1717
EV Level2 Ports3745
EV Dc Fast Ports85
EV NetworksBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, Tesla DestinationBlink Network, Tesla Destination, ChargePoint Network
DemographicsGarlandRowlett
Population246,84465,463
Population Density4,341.53,155.2
Population Growth 5yr3.5%2.6%
Median Age3539.9
% Under 1825.5%22.4%
% Age 18–249.9%8.6%
% Age 25–3414.7%13.4%
% Age 35–4412.8%13.5%
% Age 45–5411.9%14.6%
% Age 55–6412.6%13.7%
% Age 65+12.6%13.8%
Avg Household Size32.79
% Family Households75%77.1%
% Homeownership61.6%75.2%
% HS Graduate Or Higher78.9%93.2%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.4%37.9%
% Graduate Degree8.4%11.1%
% White30.7%53.9%
% Black15.1%20.1%
% Asian11.4%7%
% South Asian1.6%2%
% Hispanic Latino45.7%21.7%
% Native American0.9%0.8%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races33.4%13.6%
% Other Race8.5%4.7%
% Foreign Born31.7%14.9%
% Moved Last Year8.5%12.8%
% Renters38.4%24.8%
Diversity Score8.78
% Same House 1yr91.5%87.2%
% From Out Of State1%1.4%
% From Different County1.8%5%
% From Abroad0.4%0.4%
% Families With Kids36.5%33.6%
% Married Couples51.9%63.4%
% Single Parent7.9%5.8%
% Living Alone19.2%19.4%
% Seniors Living Alone7.3%6.1%
% With Broadband94.9%98.1%
% With Computer98.4%99.4%
% Male49.4%49.8%
% Female50.6%50.2%
Total Households81,95423,352