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Garland vs Plano

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Garland
Dallas Co. · $283K
71
B- · Above Average
Plano
Collin Co. · $493K
81
B+ · Very Good

Garland or Plano?

Garland scores 71 and Plano scores 81 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Garland comes out ahead on affordability and growth. Plano comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle, market and commute. The median home is $283K in Garland and $493K in Plano.

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Realust Score GarlandPlano
Prosperity 63 79
Schools 78 84
Safety 64 76
Lifestyle 81 89
Market 74 79
Affordability 83 76
Commute 66 69
Growth 67 62
What's comingGarlandPlano
Projects on the way1013
Under construction28
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year22
All Garland projects →All Plano projects →

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HousingGarlandPlano
Median Home Price$283,276$493,092
Price Per Sq Ft$182$222
Starter Home Price$265,000$424,000
Premium Home Price$487,990$970,000
Sale To List Ratio96.8%96.9%
% Single Family90%73.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,569$2,731
Median Rent (1BR)$1,351$1,856
Median Rent (2BR)$1,981$2,451
Median Rent (3BR)$4,152$3,000
Rent Yoy Change1.9%-1%
Rental Vacancy Rate1%0.5%
Housing Affordability Score5.36
Avg Sq Ft1,924 sq ft2,487 sq ft
Avg Beds3.53.5
Avg HOA Fee$103$224
% With HOA27.5%45.5%
% With Pool8.5%24%
Avg Lot Size16,972 sq ft12,100 sq ft
Avg Year Built19811994
Avg Baths2.43
Avg Baths Full2.22.5
% Townhome0%5.5%
% Condo3%4.5%
% With Garage79.5%98%
% New Construction9%17.5%
% Price Reduced11%9.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0.5%3%
% Contingent3%2.5%
Avg Price Reduction$9,014$27,972
% Single Story68%38.5%
% With Fireplace66.5%74%
% With Central Air63%68.5%
% Waterfront0.5%0.5%
Avg Garage Size1.92.1
Price Per Bedroom$93,805$149,855
Price Per Bathroom$135,128$173,475
Avg Home Age4532
Realtor Median Days on Market68 days63 days
Realtor Median Price$310,000$514,900
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$182$222
Realtor Median Rent$1,800$1,781
Inventory Active596653
Inventory Total779909
Inventory Pending183256
% Under Contract23.5%28.2%
New Listings Monthly172196
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%-3.6%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.3%-3.8%
Price 1yr Ago$293,076$512,741
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%15.8%
Price 5yr Ago$251,720$425,877
Monthly Sales Volume129177
Rent 1yr Ago$1,606$1,750
Rent 5yr Change29.3%25%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,264$1,385
Momentum 20205353
Momentum 20215959
Momentum 20226559
Momentum 20236564
Momentum 20246468
Momentum 20256267
Momentum (1 yr)-2.9-0.8
Momentum (5 yr)18.125.4
EconomyGarlandPlano
Median Household Income$76,320$112,253
Avg Household Income$95,348$151,865
Per Capita Income$31,917$59,916
% Income Under $25K11%7.7%
% Income $25K–$50K18.8%10.6%
% Income $50K–$75K19.1%13%
% Income $75K–$100K15.2%13.2%
% Income $100K–$150K19.5%19.1%
% Income $150K Plus16.5%36.4%
Poverty Rate13%6.8%
Unemployment Rate4.8%4%
Job Growth 1yr0.8%0.3%
Jobs Score68
SchoolsGarlandPlano
Primary School DistrictGarland ISDPlano ISD
Overall District Rating56.9
State Ranking Percentile51.0976.07
# Elementary Schools4445
# Middle Schools1213
# High Schools106
Student Teacher Ratio15:113.7:1
Graduation Rate94.3%94.5%
Niche Schools Score6.78.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate96.5%93%
SAT/ACT College Ready %11.7%42.9%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %19.5%60.5%
Dropout Rate3.8%2.8%
Graduating Class Size3,9183,676
SafetyGarlandPlano
Overall Crime Rate19 per 1K13.6 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.9 per 1K1.5 per 1K
Assault Rate140.9 per 100K90.6 per 100K
Robbery Rate60.5 per 100K26.8 per 100K
Property Crime Rate17 per 1K12.1 per 1K
Burglary Rate303.3 per 100K160.6 per 100K
Theft Rate1,283.6 per 100K1,163.4 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate401.2 per 100K142.4 per 100K
Safety GradeC+B
Safety Score22.66
Murder Rate2.4 per 100K0.7 per 100K
Rape Rate26.4 per 100K33.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleGarlandPlano
# Movie Theaters63
# Libraries1415
# Museums413
Nightlife Score6.78
Family Friendly Score6.78.7
Health Fitness Score5.38
Outdoor Activities Score65.3
Commute Score66
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78
Area FeelDense SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores3938
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals4760+
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationGarlandPlano
Avg Commute Time30 min25 min
% Drive Alone73.3%63.6%
% Carpool11.3%6.9%
% Public Transit1.7%0.7%
% Work From Home11.6%25.3%
Transit Score3114
Walkability Score3936
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score4148
Distance Downtown Dallas19.5 mi19.3 mi
Distance DFW Airport27.2 mi26.5 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min27 min
Distance Love Field19.7 mi20.2 mi
EV Stations1758
EV Level2 Ports37158
EV Dc Fast Ports889
EV NetworksBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, GRAVITI_ENERGY
Walk Score Max7783
Walk % Walkable3019
Walk Score Points4040
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsGarlandPlano
Population246,844290,594
Population Density4,341.54,052.7
Population Growth 5yr3.5%1.2%
Median Age3539.6
% Under 1825.5%20.9%
% Age 18–249.9%8.3%
% Age 25–3414.7%13.8%
% Age 35–4412.8%15.3%
% Age 45–5411.9%13.4%
% Age 55–6412.6%13.6%
% Age 65+12.6%14.7%
Avg Household Size32.57
% Family Households75%68.3%
% Homeownership61.6%56.9%
% HS Graduate Or Higher78.9%94.3%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.4%60.5%
% Graduate Degree8.4%24.9%
% White30.7%49.9%
% Black15.1%8.8%
% Asian11.4%23.7%
% South Asian1.6%12.4%
% Hispanic Latino45.7%16.7%
% Native American0.9%0.5%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races33.4%12.8%
% Other Race8.5%4.3%
% Foreign Born31.7%29.3%
% Moved Last Year8.5%14.5%
% Renters38.4%43.1%
Diversity Score8.78
% Same House 1yr91.5%85.5%
% From Out Of State1%3.2%
% From Different County1.8%4.3%
% From Abroad0.4%1.5%
% Families With Kids36.5%32.2%
% Married Couples51.9%55.2%
% Single Parent7.9%4.3%
% Living Alone19.2%25.8%
% Seniors Living Alone7.3%8.4%
% With Broadband94.9%96.6%
% With Computer98.4%99.1%
% Male49.4%49.5%
% Female50.6%50.5%
Total Households81,954112,438