What are the schools like in Garland, TX?

Garland is served primarily by GARLAND ISD. The district operates 44 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 10 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in Garland?

The median household income in Garland, TX is $71,044 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Garland, TX?

Garland has an average high temperature of 55.9°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Garland, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Garland, TX affordable or expensive?

Garland's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Garland is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $229,000 and the median rent is $1,421 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Garland, TX?

Garland has a violent crime rate of 232.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1988.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Garland, TX a Good Place to Live?

Garland is a mid-sized city of 244,026 in Texas, with a median household income of $71,044 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Garland stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Garland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Garland city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.3

Garland's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Garland costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Garland, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$229,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,421	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,044	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Garland's violent crime rate is 232.7 per 100,000 residents — 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

232.7 /100k

Property Crime

1988.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Garland is served primarily by GARLAND ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Garland, TX	National Avg
School District	GARLAND ISD	—
Elementary Schools	44	—
Middle Schools	12	—
High Schools	10	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Garland sees average highs of 55.9°F in January and 94.3°F in July, with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Garland, TX
Average High — January	55.9°F
Average High — July	94.3°F
Annual Precipitation	41.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Garland, TX	National Avg
Population	244,026	—
Median Age	34.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	44.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25.6%	18.9%
Asian	10.9%	6.3%
Under 18	25.8%	22.2%
65 and over	12.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rowlett, TX 5 mi Sachse, TX 5 mi Richardson, TX 6 mi Murphy, TX 7 mi Sunnyvale, TX 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Garland

Garland, TX is covered by 5 ZIP codes:

75040 75043 75044 75041 75042

Garland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garland, TX affordable or expensive?

Garland's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Garland roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $229,000 and median rent is $1,421/month.

What is the crime rate in Garland, TX?

Garland's violent crime rate is 232.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1988.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Garland?

Public schools in Garland are operated by GARLAND ISD. The district has 44 elementary, 12 middle, and 10 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Garland, TX a good place to live?

Garland, TX has a population of 244,026, a median household income of $71,044, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Garland?

Garland averages 55.9°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Garland?

Garland, TX is covered by 5 ZIP codes: 75040, 75043, 75044, 75041, 75042.

What is the population of Garland?

The population of Garland, Texas is 244,026 with a median age of 34.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Garland?

Key numbers for living in Garland: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $229,000, median household income $71,044, crime index 75 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Garland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.