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Garland vs Sachse

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Garland
Dallas Co. · $283K
71
B- · Above Average
Sachse
Dallas Co. · $428K
81
B+ · Very Good

Garland or Sachse?

Garland scores 71 and Sachse scores 81 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Garland comes out ahead on market and commute. Sachse comes out ahead on prosperity, safety, lifestyle, affordability and growth. The median home is $283K in Garland and $428K in Sachse.

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Realust Score GarlandSachse
Prosperity 63 85
Schools 78 78
Safety 64 86
Lifestyle 81 86
Market 74 70
Affordability 83 88
Commute 66 61
Growth 67 75
What's comingGarlandSachse
Projects on the way104
Under construction20
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year21
All Garland projects →All Sachse projects →

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HousingGarlandSachse
Median Home Price$283,276$427,561
Price Per Sq Ft$182$198
Starter Home Price$265,000$355,000
Premium Home Price$487,990$699,000
Sale To List Ratio96.8%97.5%
% Single Family90%81.7%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,569$2,368
Median Rent (1BR)$1,351$2,134
Median Rent (2BR)$1,981$2,718
Median Rent (3BR)$4,152$4,037
Rent Yoy Change1.9%-3.5%
Rental Vacancy Rate1%0%
Housing Affordability Score5.36.7
Avg Sq Ft1,924 sq ft2,439 sq ft
Avg Beds3.53.7
Avg HOA Fee$103$75
% With HOA27.5%51.6%
% With Pool8.5%12.9%
Avg Lot Size16,972 sq ft37,410 sq ft
Avg Year Built19812000
Avg Baths2.42.8
Avg Baths Full2.22.5
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo3%0%
% With Garage79.5%87.1%
% New Construction9%2.2%
% Price Reduced11%21.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0.5%8.6%
% Contingent3%10.8%
Avg Price Reduction$9,014$20,689
% Single Story68%46.2%
% With Fireplace66.5%74.2%
% With Central Air63%75.3%
% Waterfront0.5%0%
Avg Garage Size1.92.1
Price Per Bedroom$93,805$123,965
Price Per Bathroom$135,128$162,069
Avg Home Age4526
Realtor Median Days on Market68 days72 days
Realtor Median Price$310,000$459,949
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$182$198
Realtor Median Rent$1,800$2,501
Inventory Active59678
Inventory Total77999
Inventory Pending18321
% Under Contract23.5%21.2%
New Listings Monthly17220
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%-5.7%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.3%-3.1%
Price 1yr Ago$293,076$441,291
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%15%
Price 5yr Ago$251,720$371,665
Monthly Sales Volume12918
Rent 1yr Ago$1,606$1,734
Rent 5yr Change29.3%—
Rent 5yr Ago$1,264—
Momentum 20205356
Momentum 20215970
Momentum 20226567
Momentum 20236573
Momentum 20246467
Momentum 20256275
Momentum (1 yr)-2.913.7
Momentum (5 yr)18.139.9
EconomyGarlandSachse
Median Household Income$76,320$131,808
Avg Household Income$95,348$162,417
Per Capita Income$31,917$57,798
% Income Under $25K11%2.7%
% Income $25K–$50K18.8%9.9%
% Income $50K–$75K19.1%10.9%
% Income $75K–$100K15.2%10.5%
% Income $100K–$150K19.5%22.1%
% Income $150K Plus16.5%44.1%
Poverty Rate13%3.3%
Unemployment Rate4.8%5.2%
Job Growth 1yr0.8%4%
Jobs Score67.3
SchoolsGarlandSachse
Primary School DistrictGarland ISDGarland ISD
Overall District Rating55
State Ranking Percentile51.0951.09
# Elementary Schools4444
# Middle Schools1212
# High Schools1010
Student Teacher Ratio15:115:1
Graduation Rate94.3%94.3%
Niche Schools Score6.77.3
SAT/ACT Participation Rate96.5%96.5%
SAT/ACT College Ready %11.7%11.7%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %19.5%19.5%
Dropout Rate3.8%3.8%
Graduating Class Size3,9183,918
SafetyGarlandSachse
Overall Crime Rate19 per 1K7.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.9 per 1K0.8 per 1K
Assault Rate140.9 per 100K40.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate60.5 per 100K2.9 per 100K
Property Crime Rate17 per 1K6.4 per 1K
Burglary Rate303.3 per 100K205.4 per 100K
Theft Rate1,283.6 per 100K465.7 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate401.2 per 100K66.5 per 100K
Safety GradeC+B+
Safety Score23.33
Murder Rate2.4 per 100K3.3 per 100K
Rape Rate26.4 per 100K26 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleGarlandSachse
# Movie Theaters64
# Libraries1414
# Museums45
Nightlife Score6.75.3
Family Friendly Score6.78
Health Fitness Score5.36.7
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score65.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78
Area FeelDense SuburbanRural
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores3914
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals4731
# Bars60+31
# Pharmacies60+58
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationGarlandSachse
Avg Commute Time30 min30 min
% Drive Alone73.3%66.5%
% Carpool11.3%5.6%
% Public Transit1.7%0.6%
% Work From Home11.6%23.9%
Transit Score31—
Walkability Score3922
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score4130
Distance Downtown Dallas19.5 mi26.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport27.2 mi33.7 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min33 min
Distance Love Field19.7 mi27.4 mi
EV Stations1715
EV Level2 Ports3731
EV Dc Fast Ports820
EV NetworksBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, Tesla DestinationBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, WALMART
Walk Score Max7751
Walk % Walkable306
Walk Score Points409
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsGarlandSachse
Population246,84430,491
Population Density4,341.53,132.7
Population Growth 5yr3.5%19.1%
Median Age3539.9
% Under 1825.5%24.3%
% Age 18–249.9%7.8%
% Age 25–3414.7%10.8%
% Age 35–4412.8%15.3%
% Age 45–5411.9%18.8%
% Age 55–6412.6%11.2%
% Age 65+12.6%11.8%
Avg Household Size32.88
% Family Households75%77.2%
% Homeownership61.6%84.7%
% HS Graduate Or Higher78.9%94.2%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.4%48.5%
% Graduate Degree8.4%17.7%
% White30.7%49%
% Black15.1%12.5%
% Asian11.4%19.8%
% South Asian1.6%5.7%
% Hispanic Latino45.7%16.6%
% Native American0.9%0.3%
% Pacific Islander0%0.3%
% Two Or More Races33.4%14%
% Other Race8.5%4.1%
% Foreign Born31.7%21.8%
% Moved Last Year8.5%8.9%
% Renters38.4%15.3%
Diversity Score8.78
% Same House 1yr91.5%91.1%
% From Out Of State1%1.1%
% From Different County1.8%3.9%
% From Abroad0.4%0.5%
% Families With Kids36.5%40.2%
% Married Couples51.9%64.2%
% Single Parent7.9%4.6%
% Living Alone19.2%20%
% Seniors Living Alone7.3%6.7%
% With Broadband94.9%96.3%
% With Computer98.4%98.8%
% Male49.4%48.9%
% Female50.6%51.1%
Total Households81,95410,596