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Garland vs Wylie

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Garland
Dallas Co. · $283K
71
B- · Above Average
Wylie
Collin Co. · $413K
82
B+ · Very Good

Garland or Wylie?

Garland scores 71 and Wylie scores 82 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Garland comes out ahead on commute. Wylie comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle, market, affordability and growth. The median home is $283K in Garland and $413K in Wylie.

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Realust Score GarlandWylie
Prosperity 63 80
Schools 78 89
Safety 64 85
Lifestyle 81 86
Market 74 75
Affordability 83 85
Commute 66 60
Growth 67 80
What's comingGarlandWylie
Projects on the way107
Under construction22
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year21
All Garland projects →All Wylie projects →

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HousingGarlandWylie
Median Home Price$283,276$412,915
Price Per Sq Ft$182$192
Starter Home Price$265,000$385,560
Premium Home Price$487,990$725,000
Sale To List Ratio96.8%95%
% Single Family90%74.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,569$2,287
Median Rent (1BR)$1,351$1,060
Median Rent (2BR)$1,981$1,747
Median Rent (3BR)$4,152$2,461
Rent Yoy Change1.9%0.5%
Rental Vacancy Rate1%1.1%
Housing Affordability Score5.36.7
Avg Sq Ft1,924 sq ft2,572 sq ft
Avg Beds3.53.7
Avg HOA Fee$103$96
% With HOA27.5%34%
% With Pool8.5%4.5%
Avg Lot Size16,972 sq ft15,271 sq ft
Avg Year Built19812010
Avg Baths2.43
Avg Baths Full2.22.7
% Townhome0%4.5%
% Condo3%0%
% With Garage79.5%87%
% New Construction9%57%
% Price Reduced11%13%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0.5%0.5%
% Contingent3%0%
Avg Price Reduction$9,014$11,034
% Single Story68%35.5%
% With Fireplace66.5%36%
% With Central Air63%29.5%
% Waterfront0.5%1.5%
Avg Garage Size1.92.2
Price Per Bedroom$93,805$135,131
Price Per Bathroom$135,128$166,364
Avg Home Age4516
Realtor Median Days on Market68 days78 days
Realtor Median Price$310,000$450,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$182$192
Realtor Median Rent$1,800$2,150
Inventory Active596198
Inventory Total779293
Inventory Pending18395
% Under Contract23.5%32.4%
New Listings Monthly17264
Inventory Change (month)-1.8%-7.7%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.3%-5.7%
Price 1yr Ago$293,076$437,647
Price Change (5 yr)12.5%9.4%
Price 5yr Ago$251,720$377,265
Monthly Sales Volume12942
Rent 1yr Ago$1,606$1,907
Rent 5yr Change29.3%26.8%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,264$1,510
Momentum 20205354
Momentum 20215961
Momentum 20226566
Momentum 20236570
Momentum 20246468
Momentum 20256269
Momentum (1 yr)-2.93.3
Momentum (5 yr)18.135.9
EconomyGarlandWylie
Median Household Income$76,320$119,522
Avg Household Income$95,348$138,042
Per Capita Income$31,917$43,785
% Income Under $25K11%5.2%
% Income $25K–$50K18.8%11.6%
% Income $50K–$75K19.1%11.8%
% Income $75K–$100K15.2%12.2%
% Income $100K–$150K19.5%22%
% Income $150K Plus16.5%37.2%
Poverty Rate13%5.6%
Unemployment Rate4.8%4%
Job Growth 1yr0.8%3.7%
Jobs Score68
SchoolsGarlandWylie
Primary School DistrictGarland ISDWylie ISD
Overall District Rating58.5
State Ranking Percentile51.0992.51
# Elementary Schools444
# Middle Schools122
# High Schools101
Student Teacher Ratio15:115.8:1
Graduation Rate94.3%99%
Niche Schools Score6.78
SAT/ACT Participation Rate96.5%93.4%
SAT/ACT College Ready %11.7%29.8%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %19.5%46.9%
Dropout Rate3.8%0.4%
Graduating Class Size3,9181,337
SafetyGarlandWylie
Overall Crime Rate19 per 1K7.3 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.9 per 1K0.9 per 1K
Assault Rate140.9 per 100K24.1 per 100K
Robbery Rate60.5 per 100K16.1 per 100K
Property Crime Rate17 per 1K6.4 per 1K
Burglary Rate303.3 per 100K64.3 per 100K
Theft Rate1,283.6 per 100K747.5 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate401.2 per 100K48.2 per 100K
Safety GradeC+B+
Safety Score23
Murder Rate2.4 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate26.4 per 100K20.9 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleGarlandWylie
# Movie Theaters61
# Libraries148
# Museums46
Nightlife Score6.75.3
Family Friendly Score6.78
Health Fitness Score5.36.7
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score64.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78
Area FeelDense SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+32
# Grocery Stores397
# Coffee Shops60+59
# Hospitals4711
# Bars60+19
# Pharmacies60+28
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationGarlandWylie
Avg Commute Time30 min31 min
% Drive Alone73.3%66.8%
% Carpool11.3%11.7%
% Public Transit1.7%0.4%
% Work From Home11.6%18%
Transit Score31—
Walkability Score3919
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score4133
Distance Downtown Dallas19.5 mi28.1 mi
Distance DFW Airport27.2 mi37.6 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min40 min
Distance Love Field19.7 mi31.3 mi
EV Stations178
EV Level2 Ports3717
EV Dc Fast Ports820
EV NetworksBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, Tesla DestinationBlink Network, WALMART, eVgo Network
Walk Score Max7763
Walk % Walkable3010
Walk Score Points4013
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsGarlandWylie
Population246,84460,334
Population Density4,341.52,851.1
Population Growth 5yr3.5%21.3%
Median Age3535.3
% Under 1825.5%27.6%
% Age 18–249.9%9.9%
% Age 25–3414.7%11.8%
% Age 35–4412.8%16.8%
% Age 45–5411.9%14.7%
% Age 55–6412.6%9.6%
% Age 65+12.6%9.6%
Avg Household Size33.22
% Family Households75%79.5%
% Homeownership61.6%77.4%
% HS Graduate Or Higher78.9%91.5%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.4%43.3%
% Graduate Degree8.4%14.3%
% White30.7%54%
% Black15.1%14.6%
% Asian11.4%11.4%
% South Asian1.6%5.2%
% Hispanic Latino45.7%17.7%
% Native American0.9%0.5%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races33.4%14.7%
% Other Race8.5%4.8%
% Foreign Born31.7%19.8%
% Moved Last Year8.5%11.2%
% Renters38.4%22.6%
Diversity Score8.78
% Same House 1yr91.5%88.8%
% From Out Of State1%3.6%
% From Different County1.8%3.6%
% From Abroad0.4%0.6%
% Families With Kids36.5%48.7%
% Married Couples51.9%64.3%
% Single Parent7.9%6.2%
% Living Alone19.2%16%
% Seniors Living Alone7.3%6%
% With Broadband94.9%97.1%
% With Computer98.4%98.8%
% Male49.4%48.8%
% Female50.6%51.2%
Total Households81,95418,701