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Garland vs Rockwall

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Garland
Dallas Co. · $283K
71
B- · Above Average
Rockwall
Rockwall Co. · $475K
82
B+ · Very Good

Garland or Rockwall?

Garland scores 71 and Rockwall scores 82 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Garland comes out ahead on affordability and commute. Rockwall comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle and growth. The median home is $283K in Garland and $475K in Rockwall.

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Realust Score GarlandRockwall
Prosperity 63 78
Schools 78 87
Safety 64 81
Lifestyle 81 89
Market 74 74
Affordability 83 79
Commute 66 58
Growth 67 73
What's comingGarlandRockwall
Projects on the way108
Under construction22
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year20
All Garland projects →All Rockwall projects →

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HousingGarlandRockwall
Median Home Price$283,276$474,989
Price Per Sq Ft$182$196
Starter Home Price$265,000$609,990
Premium Home Price$487,990$824,900
Sale To List Ratio96.8%96.4%
% Single Family90%98.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,569$2,631
Median Rent (1BR)$1,351$1,682
Median Rent (2BR)$1,981$2,641
Median Rent (3BR)$4,152$4,489
Rent Yoy Change1.9%0.1%
Rental Vacancy Rate1%1.1%
Housing Affordability Score5.36.7
Avg Sq Ft1,924 sq ft3,298 sq ft
Avg Beds3.54
Avg HOA Fee$103$90
% With HOA27.5%13%
% With Pool8.5%3%
Avg Lot Size16,972 sq ft10,581 sq ft
Avg Year Built19812013
Avg Baths2.43.7
Avg Baths Full2.23.2
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo3%0.5%
% With Garage79.5%98.5%
% New Construction9%83%
% Price Reduced11%13%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0.5%0%
% Contingent3%0%
Avg Price Reduction$9,014$19,663
% Single Story68%40.5%
% With Fireplace66.5%23%
% With Central Air63%15%
% Waterfront0.5%2.5%
Avg Garage Size1.92.7
Price Per Bedroom$93,805$167,868
Price Per Bathroom$135,128$181,684
Avg Home Age4513
Realtor Median Days on Market68 days81 days
Realtor Median Price$310,000$500,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$182$196
Realtor Median Rent$1,800$1,886
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%-1%
Price 1yr Ago$293,076$479,647
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%15.9%
Price 5yr Ago$251,720$409,895
Monthly Sales Volume12964
Rent 1yr Ago$1,606$1,860
Rent 5yr Change29.3%21.9%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,264$1,527
Momentum 20205355
Momentum 20215957
Momentum 20226564
Momentum 20236568
Momentum 20246466
Momentum 20256278
Momentum (1 yr)-2.919.5
Momentum (5 yr)18.146.8
EconomyGarlandRockwall
Median Household Income$76,320$115,580
Avg Household Income$95,348$142,025
Per Capita Income$31,917$52,156
% Income Under $25K11%6.2%
% Income $25K–$50K18.8%10.5%
% Income $50K–$75K19.1%14.2%
% Income $75K–$100K15.2%13%
% Income $100K–$150K19.5%21%
% Income $150K Plus16.5%35%
Poverty Rate13%4%
Unemployment Rate4.8%4.4%
Job Growth 1yr0.8%3.5%
Jobs Score68
SchoolsGarlandRockwall
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
SafetyGarlandRockwall
Overall Crime Rate19 per 1K12.1 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.9 per 1K1.2 per 1K
Assault Rate140.9 per 100K113.2 per 100K
Robbery Rate60.5 per 100K14.6 per 100K
Property Crime Rate17 per 1K10.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate303.3 per 100K116.9 per 100K
Theft Rate1,283.6 per 100K1,170.5 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate401.2 per 100K85.8 per 100K
Safety GradeC+B+
Safety Score23
Murder Rate2.4 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate26.4 per 100K16.4 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleGarlandRockwall
# Movie Theaters62
# Libraries147
# Museums41
Nightlife Score6.76
Family Friendly Score6.78.7
Health Fitness Score5.36.7
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score65.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.77.3
Area FeelDense SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+49
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores399
# Coffee Shops60+59
# Hospitals4723
# Bars60+43
# Pharmacies60+31
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationGarlandRockwall
Avg Commute Time30 min32 min
% Drive Alone73.3%72.4%
% Carpool11.3%6.2%
% Public Transit1.7%0.3%
% Work From Home11.6%19.2%
Transit Score31—
Walkability Score3917
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score4126
Distance Downtown Dallas19.5 mi23.5 mi
Distance DFW Airport27.2 mi41.8 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min40 min
Distance Love Field19.7 mi30.3 mi
EV Stations178
EV Level2 Ports3715
EV Dc Fast Ports82
EV NetworksBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max7770
Walk % Walkable308
Walk Score Points4014
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsGarlandRockwall
Population246,84451,168
Population Density4,341.51,729.4
Population Growth 5yr3.5%16%
Median Age3539.5
% Under 1825.5%24.3%
% Age 18–249.9%8.3%
% Age 25–3414.7%11.4%
% Age 35–4412.8%14.2%
% Age 45–5411.9%14.9%
% Age 55–6412.6%11.1%
% Age 65+12.6%15.8%
Avg Household Size32.78
% Family Households75%73.9%
% Homeownership61.6%72.5%
% HS Graduate Or Higher78.9%96%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.4%48.6%
% Graduate Degree8.4%17.7%
% White30.7%69.6%
% Black15.1%10.9%
% Asian11.4%4.6%
% South Asian1.6%2.6%
% Hispanic Latino45.7%15.8%
% Native American0.9%0.6%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races33.4%10.9%
% Other Race8.5%3.4%
% Foreign Born31.7%9.7%
% Moved Last Year8.5%14%
% Renters38.4%27.5%
Diversity Score8.77.3
% Same House 1yr91.5%86%
% From Out Of State1%3.3%
% From Different County1.8%5.8%
% From Abroad0.4%0.3%
% Families With Kids36.5%37.5%
% Married Couples51.9%63.4%
% Single Parent7.9%4.1%
% Living Alone19.2%22.7%
% Seniors Living Alone7.3%10.7%
% With Broadband94.9%96.3%
% With Computer98.4%98.8%
% Male49.4%49.1%
% Female50.6%50.9%
Total Households81,95418,273