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Garland vs Heath

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Garland
Dallas Co. · $283K
71
B- · Above Average
Heath
Rockwall Co. · $707K
93
A+ · Exceptional

Garland or Heath?

Garland scores 71 and Heath scores 93 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Garland comes out ahead on commute. Heath comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle, affordability and growth. The median home is $283K in Garland and $707K in Heath.

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Realust Score GarlandHeath
Prosperity 63 100
Schools 78 87
Safety 64 94
Lifestyle 81 89
Market 74 74
Affordability 83 88
Commute 66 52
Growth 67 76
What's comingGarlandHeath
Projects on the way101
Under construction21
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year20
All Garland projects →All Heath projects →

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HousingGarlandHeath
Median Home Price$283,276$706,780
Price Per Sq Ft$182$235
Starter Home Price$265,000$579,990
Premium Home Price$487,990$1,665,990
Sale To List Ratio96.8%95.8%
% Single Family90%93%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,569$3,915
Median Rent (1BR)$1,351$2,355
Median Rent (2BR)$1,981$3,350
Median Rent (3BR)$4,152$5,346
Rent Yoy Change1.9%—
Rental Vacancy Rate1%1.6%
Housing Affordability Score5.38
Avg Sq Ft1,924 sq ft3,548 sq ft
Avg Beds3.54.1
Avg HOA Fee$103$104
% With HOA27.5%42.5%
% With Pool8.5%19.5%
Avg Lot Size16,972 sq ft33,248 sq ft
Avg Year Built19812013
Avg Baths2.44.1
Avg Baths Full2.23.2
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo3%0%
% With Garage79.5%95.5%
% New Construction9%60.5%
% Price Reduced11%14.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0.5%2%
% Contingent3%2%
Avg Price Reduction$9,014$28,296
% Single Story68%32%
% With Fireplace66.5%49%
% With Central Air63%43%
% Waterfront0.5%14.5%
Avg Garage Size1.92.6
Price Per Bedroom$93,805$179,230
Price Per Bathroom$135,128$178,947
Avg Home Age4513
Realtor Median Days on Market68 days81 days
Realtor Median Price$310,000$724,500
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$182$235
Realtor Median Rent$1,800$2,400
Inventory Active596526
Inventory Total779700
Inventory Pending183174
% Under Contract23.5%24.9%
New Listings Monthly172128
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%-2.7%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.3%-0.6%
Price 1yr Ago$293,076$711,399
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%19.4%
Price 5yr Ago$251,720$591,936
Monthly Sales Volume12914
Rent 1yr Ago$1,606—
Rent 5yr Change29.3%—
Rent 5yr Ago$1,264—
Momentum 20205359
Momentum 20215955
Momentum 20226560
Momentum 20236572
Momentum 20246479
Momentum 20256262
Momentum (1 yr)-2.9-14.9
Momentum (5 yr)18.115.2
EconomyGarlandHeath
Median Household Income$76,320$220,828
Avg Household Income$95,348$326,279
Per Capita Income$31,917$106,807
% Income Under $25K11%2.7%
% Income $25K–$50K18.8%5.6%
% Income $50K–$75K19.1%4.9%
% Income $75K–$100K15.2%4%
% Income $100K–$150K19.5%13.4%
% Income $150K Plus16.5%69.3%
Poverty Rate13%2%
Unemployment Rate4.8%7.5%
Job Growth 1yr0.8%2.2%
Jobs Score68.7
SchoolsGarlandHeath
Primary School DistrictGarland ISDRockwall ISD
Overall District Rating57.8
State Ranking Percentile51.0985.95
# Elementary Schools4416
# Middle Schools123
# High Schools103
Student Teacher Ratio15:116.1:1
Graduation Rate94.3%99%
Niche Schools Score6.78.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate96.5%87.8%
SAT/ACT College Ready %11.7%23%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %19.5%37.7%
Dropout Rate3.8%0.3%
Graduating Class Size3,9181,409
SafetyGarlandHeath
Overall Crime Rate19 per 1K4.4 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.9 per 1K0.6 per 1K
Assault Rate140.9 per 100K33.9 per 100K
Robbery Rate60.5 per 100K8.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate17 per 1K3.8 per 1K
Burglary Rate303.3 per 100K67.9 per 100K
Theft Rate1,283.6 per 100K356.4 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate401.2 per 100K17 per 100K
Safety GradeC+A
Safety Score23.66
Murder Rate2.4 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate26.4 per 100K59.4 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleGarlandHeath
# Movie Theaters61
# Libraries140
# Museums41
Nightlife Score6.74
Family Friendly Score6.78.7
Health Fitness Score5.37.3
Outdoor Activities Score65.3
Commute Score64
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.74.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanRural
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+29
# Gyms60+35
# Grocery Stores395
# Coffee Shops60+28
# Hospitals479
# Bars60+24
# Pharmacies60+11
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationGarlandHeath
Avg Commute Time30 min35 min
% Drive Alone73.3%66.8%
% Carpool11.3%6%
% Public Transit1.7%0%
% Work From Home11.6%25.9%
Transit Score31—
Walkability Score393
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score4126
Distance Downtown Dallas19.5 mi24.9 mi
Distance DFW Airport27.2 mi44.3 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min47 min
Distance Love Field19.7 mi31.7 mi
EV Stations178
EV Level2 Ports3720
EV Dc Fast Ports82
EV NetworksBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, Tesla DestinationTesla Destination, ChargePoint Network, Blink Network
Walk Score Max7716
Walk % Walkable300
Walk Score Points4010
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsGarlandHeath
Population246,84410,777
Population Density4,341.5871.7
Population Growth 5yr3.5%23.7%
Median Age3543.5
% Under 1825.5%28.8%
% Age 18–249.9%4.6%
% Age 25–3414.7%4.9%
% Age 35–4412.8%14.8%
% Age 45–5411.9%13.3%
% Age 55–6412.6%17.3%
% Age 65+12.6%16.3%
Avg Household Size33.03
% Family Households75%82.7%
% Homeownership61.6%98%
% HS Graduate Or Higher78.9%98.5%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.4%62.2%
% Graduate Degree8.4%21%
% White30.7%88%
% Black15.1%1.7%
% Asian11.4%0.5%
% South Asian1.6%0.1%
% Hispanic Latino45.7%7.3%
% Native American0.9%0.7%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races33.4%8.4%
% Other Race8.5%0.6%
% Foreign Born31.7%2.7%
% Moved Last Year8.5%7.4%
% Renters38.4%2%
Diversity Score8.74.7
% Same House 1yr91.5%92.6%
% From Out Of State1%1.9%
% From Different County1.8%3.7%
% From Abroad0.4%0.8%
% Families With Kids36.5%40.1%
% Married Couples51.9%78.8%
% Single Parent7.9%2.2%
% Living Alone19.2%13.1%
% Seniors Living Alone7.3%6.9%
% With Broadband94.9%97.3%
% With Computer98.4%99.8%
% Male49.4%51.3%
% Female50.6%48.7%
Total Households81,9543,559