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Living in Garland, TX
Explore Garland and see how it fits the life you want to build.
246,844
Population
Collin & Dallas Counties
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Overall Match7.3 / 10
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Garland at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population246,844
Median Household Income$76,320
Median Home Value$270,800
Median Gross Rent$1,641
Median Age35.0
Average Household Size3.0
Unemployment4.8%
Work From Home12.4%
Homeownership61.6%
Housing Vacancy4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Garland is large enough to contain meaningfully different residential, commercial and employment areas rather than functioning as one uniform market.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Garland and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Garland
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$270,800
Median Gross Rent$1,641
Homeownership61.6%
Housing Vacancy4.9%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Garland, TX
Median Household Income$76,320
Unemployment4.8%
Work From Home12.4%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Garland and how households are structured
Population246,844
Median Age35.0
Average Household Size3.0
Garland is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Garland
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Garland point to hot summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High94.3°F
Average Winter Low35.8°F
Annual Rainfall41.8 in.
Annual Snowfall0.2 in.
Seasonal Life in Garland
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Garland & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Garland spans Collin and Dallas counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Garland especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Garland shows a population of about 246,844. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Collin County and Dallas County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Garland with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.