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Garland vs Highland Park

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Garland
Dallas Co. · $283K
71
B- · Above Average
Highland Park
Dallas Co. · $3.04M
94
A+ · Exceptional

Garland or Highland Park?

Garland scores 71 and Highland Park scores 94 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Garland comes out ahead on market, affordability and growth. Highland Park comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle and commute. The median home is $283K in Garland and $3.04M in Highland Park.

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Realust Score GarlandHighland Park
Prosperity 63 100
Schools 78 82
Safety 64 67
Lifestyle 81 89
Market 74 66
Affordability 83 30
Commute 66 78
Growth 67 54
What's comingGarlandHighland Park
Projects on the way101
Under construction21
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year20
All Garland projects →All Highland Park projects →

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HousingGarlandHighland Park
Median Home Price$283,276$3,039,555
Price Per Sq Ft$182$839
Starter Home Price$265,000$2,374,900
Premium Home Price$487,990$21,000,000
Sale To List Ratio96.8%94.1%
% Single Family90%—
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,569$16,836
Median Rent (1BR)$1,351$1,875
Median Rent (2BR)$1,981—
Median Rent (3BR)$4,152—
Rent Yoy Change1.9%—
Rental Vacancy Rate1%2.7%
Housing Affordability Score5.35.3
Avg Sq Ft1,924 sq ft5,618 sq ft
Avg Beds3.54.2
Avg HOA Fee$103$977
% With HOA27.5%20%
% With Pool8.5%44%
Avg Lot Size16,972 sq ft21,467 sq ft
Avg Year Built19811984
Avg Baths2.45.6
Avg Baths Full2.2—
% Townhome0%—
% Condo3%—
% With Garage79.5%88%
% New Construction9%—
% Price Reduced11%—
% Foreclosure0%—
% Pending0.5%—
% Contingent3%—
Avg Price Reduction$9,014—
% Single Story68%—
% With Fireplace66.5%—
% With Central Air63%—
% Waterfront0.5%—
Avg Garage Size1.9—
Price Per Bedroom$93,805$1,268,594
Price Per Bathroom$135,128$951,445
Avg Home Age4542
Realtor Median Days on Market68 days71 days
Realtor Median Price$310,000$4,990,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$182$839
Realtor Median Rent$1,800$5,000
Inventory Active596106
Inventory Total779129
Inventory Pending18323
% Under Contract23.5%17.8%
New Listings Monthly17220
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%2.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.3%6.8%
Price 1yr Ago$293,076$2,845,649
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%65.8%
Price 5yr Ago$251,720$1,832,789
Monthly Sales Volume1295
Rent 1yr Ago$1,606—
Rent 5yr Change29.3%—
Rent 5yr Ago$1,264—
Momentum 20205350
Momentum 20215952
Momentum 20226565
Momentum 20236580
Momentum 20246484
Momentum 20256270
Momentum (1 yr)-2.9-13.6
Momentum (5 yr)18.138.7
EconomyGarlandHighland Park
Median Household Income$76,320$250,001
Avg Household Income$95,348$519,460
Per Capita Income$31,917$195,677
% Income Under $25K11%8.5%
% Income $25K–$50K18.8%2.8%
% Income $50K–$75K19.1%3.8%
% Income $75K–$100K15.2%3.3%
% Income $100K–$150K19.5%7.3%
% Income $150K Plus16.5%74.4%
Poverty Rate13%7%
Unemployment Rate4.8%4.5%
Job Growth 1yr0.8%-1.2%
Jobs Score67.3
SchoolsGarlandHighland Park
Primary School DistrictGarland ISDHighland Park ISD
Overall District Rating56.2
State Ranking Percentile51.0967.22
# Elementary Schools441
# Middle Schools121
# High Schools101
Student Teacher Ratio15:112.4:1
Graduation Rate94.3%99.1%
Niche Schools Score6.78.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate96.5%92.4%
SAT/ACT College Ready %11.7%80.1%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %19.5%91.6%
Dropout Rate3.8%0%
Graduating Class Size3,918551
SafetyGarlandHighland Park
Overall Crime Rate19 per 1K25.3 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.9 per 1K0.5 per 1K
Assault Rate140.9 per 100K34.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate60.5 per 100K23 per 100K
Property Crime Rate17 per 1K24.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate303.3 per 100K298.6 per 100K
Theft Rate1,283.6 per 100K1,906.7 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate401.2 per 100K252.7 per 100K
Safety GradeC+B+
Safety Score23
Murder Rate2.4 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate26.4 per 100K0 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleGarlandHighland Park
# Movie Theaters612
# Libraries1436
# Museums443
Nightlife Score6.78.7
Family Friendly Score6.78.7
Health Fitness Score5.38.7
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score66
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.74
Area FeelDense SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores3954
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals4760+
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationGarlandHighland Park
Avg Commute Time30 min20 min
% Drive Alone73.3%72.1%
% Carpool11.3%3.3%
% Public Transit1.7%0.3%
% Work From Home11.6%21.4%
Transit Score31—
Walkability Score3951
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentSomewhat Walkable
Bike Score4161
Distance Downtown Dallas19.5 mi4.7 mi
Distance DFW Airport27.2 mi18.9 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min25 min
Distance Love Field19.7 mi3.6 mi
EV Stations17163
EV Level2 Ports37398
EV Dc Fast Ports874
EV NetworksBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max7774
Walk % Walkable3045
Walk Score Points408
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsGarlandHighland Park
Population246,8448,773
Population Density4,341.53,911.1
Population Growth 5yr3.5%-4.3%
Median Age3544.9
% Under 1825.5%25.5%
% Age 18–249.9%6.5%
% Age 25–3414.7%5.1%
% Age 35–4412.8%12.9%
% Age 45–5411.9%13.1%
% Age 55–6412.6%17.2%
% Age 65+12.6%19.7%
Avg Household Size32.68
% Family Households75%76.4%
% Homeownership61.6%89.4%
% HS Graduate Or Higher78.9%99.3%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.4%87.9%
% Graduate Degree8.4%43.2%
% White30.7%91.5%
% Black15.1%0.3%
% Asian11.4%3.9%
% South Asian1.6%0.3%
% Hispanic Latino45.7%4.4%
% Native American0.9%0%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races33.4%4.1%
% Other Race8.5%0.3%
% Foreign Born31.7%7%
% Moved Last Year8.5%10.9%
% Renters38.4%10.6%
Diversity Score8.74
% Same House 1yr91.5%89.1%
% From Out Of State1%1.9%
% From Different County1.8%0.4%
% From Abroad0.4%1.8%
% Families With Kids36.5%36.5%
% Married Couples51.9%71.7%
% Single Parent7.9%4%
% Living Alone19.2%20.9%
% Seniors Living Alone7.3%8.7%
% With Broadband94.9%98.7%
% With Computer98.4%99.1%
% Male49.4%52.7%
% Female50.6%47.3%
Total Households81,9543,278