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Garland vs Richardson

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Garland
Dallas Co. · $283K
71
B- · Above Average
Richardson
Collin Co. · $439K
76
B · Good

Garland or Richardson?

Garland scores 71 and Richardson scores 76 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Garland comes out ahead on affordability and growth. Richardson comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle, market and commute. The median home is $283K in Garland and $439K in Richardson.

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Realust Score GarlandRichardson
Prosperity 63 74
Schools 78 80
Safety 64 73
Lifestyle 81 86
Market 74 81
Affordability 83 75
Commute 66 73
Growth 67 66
What's comingGarlandRichardson
Projects on the way1012
Under construction27
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year20
All Garland projects →All Richardson projects →

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HousingGarlandRichardson
Median Home Price$283,276$438,611
Price Per Sq Ft$182$224
Starter Home Price$265,000$370,000
Premium Home Price$487,990$750,000
Sale To List Ratio96.8%96.1%
% Single Family90%83.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,569$2,429
Median Rent (1BR)$1,351$1,429
Median Rent (2BR)$1,981$2,318
Median Rent (3BR)$4,152$3,965
Rent Yoy Change1.9%0.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate1%0.5%
Housing Affordability Score5.35.3
Avg Sq Ft1,924 sq ft2,200 sq ft
Avg Beds3.53.6
Avg HOA Fee$103$246
% With HOA27.5%28.5%
% With Pool8.5%25.5%
Avg Lot Size16,972 sq ft39,518 sq ft
Avg Year Built19811979
Avg Baths2.42.8
Avg Baths Full2.22.4
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo3%9.5%
% With Garage79.5%86%
% New Construction9%6%
% Price Reduced11%22.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0.5%8%
% Contingent3%4.5%
Avg Price Reduction$9,014$15,876
% Single Story68%53%
% With Fireplace66.5%72.5%
% With Central Air63%78%
% Waterfront0.5%1%
Avg Garage Size1.92
Price Per Bedroom$93,805$128,933
Price Per Bathroom$135,128$162,631
Avg Home Age4547
Realtor Median Days on Market68 days58 days
Realtor Median Price$310,000$450,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$182$224
Realtor Median Rent$1,800$1,752
Inventory Active596238
Inventory Total779334
Inventory Pending18396
% Under Contract23.5%28.7%
New Listings Monthly17288
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%-2.5%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.3%0.3%
Price 1yr Ago$293,076$437,150
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%19.6%
Price 5yr Ago$251,720$366,600
Monthly Sales Volume12959
Rent 1yr Ago$1,606$1,672
Rent 5yr Change29.3%25.6%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,264$1,341
Momentum 20205353
Momentum 20215959
Momentum 20226562
Momentum 20236562
Momentum 20246465
Momentum 20256263
Momentum (1 yr)-2.9-3.2
Momentum (5 yr)18.119.7
EconomyGarlandRichardson
Median Household Income$76,320$98,111
Avg Household Income$95,348$131,546
Per Capita Income$31,917$51,863
% Income Under $25K11%10.7%
% Income $25K–$50K18.8%12.3%
% Income $50K–$75K19.1%14.5%
% Income $75K–$100K15.2%13.2%
% Income $100K–$150K19.5%19.6%
% Income $150K Plus16.5%29.6%
Poverty Rate13%9.7%
Unemployment Rate4.8%5%
Job Growth 1yr0.8%1.4%
Jobs Score66.7
SchoolsGarlandRichardson
Primary School DistrictGarland ISDRichardson ISD
Overall District Rating55.6
State Ranking Percentile51.0960.25
# Elementary Schools4436
# Middle Schools128
# High Schools104
Student Teacher Ratio15:113.9:1
Graduation Rate94.3%91.5%
Niche Schools Score6.78
SAT/ACT Participation Rate96.5%88%
SAT/ACT College Ready %11.7%24.8%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %19.5%39.3%
Dropout Rate3.8%8%
Graduating Class Size3,9182,619
SafetyGarlandRichardson
Overall Crime Rate19 per 1K16.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.9 per 1K1.4 per 1K
Assault Rate140.9 per 100K98.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate60.5 per 100K38.2 per 100K
Property Crime Rate17 per 1K14.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate303.3 per 100K220.4 per 100K
Theft Rate1,283.6 per 100K1,295.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate401.2 per 100K317.9 per 100K
Safety GradeC+B
Safety Score22.66
Murder Rate2.4 per 100K1.7 per 100K
Rape Rate26.4 per 100K8.5 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleGarlandRichardson
# Movie Theaters68
# Libraries1416
# Museums410
Nightlife Score6.78
Family Friendly Score6.78
Health Fitness Score5.38
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score67.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores39—
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals4760+
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationGarlandRichardson
Avg Commute Time30 min24 min
% Drive Alone73.3%63.4%
% Carpool11.3%6.6%
% Public Transit1.7%2.4%
% Work From Home11.6%23.2%
Transit Score3132
Walkability Score3945
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score4152
Distance Downtown Dallas19.5 mi13.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport27.2 mi21.6 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min23 min
Distance Love Field19.7 mi14.5 mi
EV Stations1756
EV Level2 Ports37156
EV Dc Fast Ports853
EV NetworksBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, GRAVITI_ENERGY
Walk Score Max7782
Walk % Walkable3043
Walk Score Points4040
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsGarlandRichardson
Population246,844118,731
Population Density4,341.54,156.9
Population Growth 5yr3.5%2%
Median Age3533.9
% Under 1825.5%20.2%
% Age 18–249.9%13.8%
% Age 25–3414.7%18%
% Age 35–4412.8%12.9%
% Age 45–5411.9%12.1%
% Age 55–6412.6%10%
% Age 65+12.6%13%
Avg Household Size32.48
% Family Households75%61%
% Homeownership61.6%50.7%
% HS Graduate Or Higher78.9%93.3%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.4%57%
% Graduate Degree8.4%23.6%
% White30.7%53.3%
% Black15.1%11.8%
% Asian11.4%16.2%
% South Asian1.6%5.7%
% Hispanic Latino45.7%18.3%
% Native American0.9%0.4%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races33.4%12.6%
% Other Race8.5%5.7%
% Foreign Born31.7%22.4%
% Moved Last Year8.5%21%
% Renters38.4%49.3%
Diversity Score8.78.7
% Same House 1yr91.5%79%
% From Out Of State1%2.4%
% From Different County1.8%7.2%
% From Abroad0.4%1%
% Families With Kids36.5%27.9%
% Married Couples51.9%46.2%
% Single Parent7.9%5.7%
% Living Alone19.2%29.2%
% Seniors Living Alone7.3%8.7%
% With Broadband94.9%94.9%
% With Computer98.4%98.8%
% Male49.4%48.1%
% Female50.6%51.9%
Total Households81,95445,818