What are the schools like in Garland, UT?

Garland is served primarily by Box Elder District. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.2:1.

What is the median household income in Garland?

The median household income in Garland, UT is $56,332 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Garland, UT?

Garland has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Garland, UT affordable or expensive?

Garland's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Garland is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $264,400 and the median rent is $785 per month.

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

Garland has a violent crime rate of 58.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 322.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Garland, UT a Good Place to Live?

Garland is a small town of 2,579 in Utah, with a median household income of $56,332 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Garland stands out for an affordable cost of living.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 95.1

Garland's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Garland costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Garland, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$264,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$785	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,332	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Garland's violent crime rate is 58.9 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

58.9 /100k

Property Crime

322.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Garland is served primarily by Box Elder District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Garland, UT	National Avg
School District	Box Elder District	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Garland sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 91.1°F in July, with 17.4 inches of annual precipitation and 40.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Garland, UT
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	91.1°F
Annual Precipitation	17.4"
Annual Snowfall	40.4"

Demographics

Metric	Garland, UT	National Avg
Population	2,579	—
Median Age	28.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	36.4%	22.2%
65 and over	10.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tremonton, UT 2 mi Elwood, UT 5 mi Deweyville, UT 5 mi Riverside, UT 5 mi Fielding, UT 6 mi

Garland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garland, UT affordable or expensive?

Garland's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Garland roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $264,400 and median rent is $785/month.

What is the crime rate in Garland, UT?

Garland's violent crime rate is 58.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 322.9 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 Box Elder District. The district has 13 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1. 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Garland, UT a good place to live?

Garland, UT has a population of 2,579, a median household income of $56,332, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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 35.7°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.4 inches with about 40.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Garland?

The population of Garland, Utah is 2,579 with a median age of 28.8. 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 95 (100 = US average), median home $264,400, median household income $56,332, crime index 15 (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.