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Sachse vs Garland

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

Sachse or Garland?

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

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Realust Score SachseGarland
Prosperity 85 63
Schools 78 78
Safety 86 64
Lifestyle 86 81
Market 70 74
Affordability 88 83
Commute 61 66
Growth 75 67
What's comingSachseGarland
Projects on the way410
Under construction02
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year12
All Sachse projects →All Garland projects →

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HousingSachseGarland
Median Home Price$427,561$283,276
Price Per Sq Ft$198$182
Starter Home Price$355,000$265,000
Premium Home Price$699,000$487,990
Sale To List Ratio97.5%96.8%
% Single Family81.7%90%
Est Monthly Mortgage$2,368$1,569
Median Rent (1BR)$2,134$1,351
Median Rent (2BR)$2,718$1,981
Median Rent (3BR)$4,037$4,152
Rent Yoy Change-3.5%1.9%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%1%
Housing Affordability Score6.75.3
Avg Sq Ft2,439 sq ft1,924 sq ft
Avg Beds3.73.5
Avg HOA Fee$75$103
% With HOA51.6%27.5%
% With Pool12.9%8.5%
Avg Lot Size37,410 sq ft16,972 sq ft
Avg Year Built20001981
Avg Baths2.82.4
Avg Baths Full2.52.2
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%3%
% With Garage87.1%79.5%
% New Construction2.2%9%
% Price Reduced21.5%11%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending8.6%0.5%
% Contingent10.8%3%
Avg Price Reduction$20,689$9,014
% Single Story46.2%68%
% With Fireplace74.2%66.5%
% With Central Air75.3%63%
% Waterfront0%0.5%
Avg Garage Size2.11.9
Price Per Bedroom$123,965$93,805
Price Per Bathroom$162,069$135,128
Avg Home Age2645
Realtor Median Days on Market72 days68 days
Realtor Median Price$459,949$310,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$198$182
Realtor Median Rent$2,501$1,800
Inventory Active78596
Inventory Total99779
Inventory Pending21183
% Under Contract21.2%23.5%
New Listings Monthly20172
Inventory Change (month)-5.7%-1.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.1%-3.3%
Price 1yr Ago$441,291$293,076
Price Change (5 yr)15%12.5%
Price 5yr Ago$371,665$251,720
Monthly Sales Volume18129
Rent 1yr Ago$1,734$1,606
Rent 5yr Change—29.3%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,264
Momentum 20205653
Momentum 20217059
Momentum 20226765
Momentum 20237365
Momentum 20246764
Momentum 20257562
Momentum (1 yr)13.7-2.9
Momentum (5 yr)39.918.1
EconomySachseGarland
Median Household Income$131,808$76,320
Avg Household Income$162,417$95,348
Per Capita Income$57,798$31,917
% Income Under $25K2.7%11%
% Income $25K–$50K9.9%18.8%
% Income $50K–$75K10.9%19.1%
% Income $75K–$100K10.5%15.2%
% Income $100K–$150K22.1%19.5%
% Income $150K Plus44.1%16.5%
Poverty Rate3.3%13%
Unemployment Rate5.2%4.8%
Job Growth 1yr4%0.8%
Jobs Score7.36
SchoolsSachseGarland
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 Score7.36.7
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
SafetySachseGarland
Overall Crime Rate7.2 per 1K19 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate0.8 per 1K1.9 per 1K
Assault Rate40.5 per 100K140.9 per 100K
Robbery Rate2.9 per 100K60.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate6.4 per 1K17 per 1K
Burglary Rate205.4 per 100K303.3 per 100K
Theft Rate465.7 per 100K1,283.6 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate66.5 per 100K401.2 per 100K
Safety GradeB+C+
Safety Score3.332
Murder Rate3.3 per 100K2.4 per 100K
Rape Rate26 per 100K26.4 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleSachseGarland
# Movie Theaters46
# Libraries1414
# Museums54
Nightlife Score5.36.7
Family Friendly Score86.7
Health Fitness Score6.75.3
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score5.36
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelRuralDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores1439
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals3147
# Bars3160+
# Pharmacies5860+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationSachseGarland
Avg Commute Time30 min30 min
% Drive Alone66.5%73.3%
% Carpool5.6%11.3%
% Public Transit0.6%1.7%
% Work From Home23.9%11.6%
Transit Score—31
Walkability Score2239
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score3041
Distance Downtown Dallas26.4 mi19.5 mi
Distance DFW Airport33.7 mi27.2 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min33 min
Distance Love Field27.4 mi19.7 mi
EV Stations1517
EV Level2 Ports3137
EV Dc Fast Ports208
EV NetworksBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, WALMARTBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, Tesla Destination
Walk Score Max5177
Walk % Walkable630
Walk Score Points940
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsSachseGarland
Population30,491246,844
Population Density3,132.74,341.5
Population Growth 5yr19.1%3.5%
Median Age39.935
% Under 1824.3%25.5%
% Age 18–247.8%9.9%
% Age 25–3410.8%14.7%
% Age 35–4415.3%12.8%
% Age 45–5418.8%11.9%
% Age 55–6411.2%12.6%
% Age 65+11.8%12.6%
Avg Household Size2.883
% Family Households77.2%75%
% Homeownership84.7%61.6%
% HS Graduate Or Higher94.2%78.9%
% Bachelor's Or Higher48.5%25.4%
% Graduate Degree17.7%8.4%
% White49%30.7%
% Black12.5%15.1%
% Asian19.8%11.4%
% South Asian5.7%1.6%
% Hispanic Latino16.6%45.7%
% Native American0.3%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0.3%0%
% Two Or More Races14%33.4%
% Other Race4.1%8.5%
% Foreign Born21.8%31.7%
% Moved Last Year8.9%8.5%
% Renters15.3%38.4%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr91.1%91.5%
% From Out Of State1.1%1%
% From Different County3.9%1.8%
% From Abroad0.5%0.4%
% Families With Kids40.2%36.5%
% Married Couples64.2%51.9%
% Single Parent4.6%7.9%
% Living Alone20%19.2%
% Seniors Living Alone6.7%7.3%
% With Broadband96.3%94.9%
% With Computer98.8%98.4%
% Male48.9%49.4%
% Female51.1%50.6%
Total Households10,59681,954