Garland, Texas
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Garland.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Garland?
Garland, TX has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 98 (near the U.S. housing-cost baseline; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $248,900 and median rent about $1,525, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $74,717. Typical commute is 28 minutes; summer highs average 96°F. Violent-offense rates run about 302.1 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 98U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $248,900U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,525U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $74,717U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.7%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 28 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 302.1per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 96°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Garland compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 250,431City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $74,717Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($78,538)U.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 98ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg (100)U.S. 100 - Median home value
- $248,900City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year18% below U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,525City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year13% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.7%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 28 min12% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 4011% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 302.1annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)48% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 2583.5annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)16% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 96°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals9.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 40°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 38.3 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals16% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 283As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6% above U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Garland grew 10.2% from 227,345 in 2010 to 250,431 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Garland expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Garland runs 2 points lower on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 98 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $248,900 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,525 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Garland?
Budget first around $1,525/month rent or $248,900 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $248,900
- Median rent $1,525/month
- Median household income $74,717
What is the job market like in Garland?
Labor-market context for Garland: unemployment 4.7% and median income $74,717. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.7% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $74,717
How long is the typical commute in Garland?
Plan on roughly 28 minutes each way in Garland. Walk Score estimates around 40 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 28 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 40/100
Is Garland safer than similar U.S. cities?
Garland's FBI-derived violent rate (~302.1/100k) sits below the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 302.1 per 100k
- Property 2583.5 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Garland?
Garland's climate profile: 96°F summer peaks, 40°F winter mornings, 38.3" annual rainfall, and 283 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 96°F
- Winter low 40°F
- 38.3 in rain · 283 sunny days
Relocators eyeing Garland, Texas will find roughly 250,431 residents within city limits. Median household income is roughly $74,717, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 98 — close to the national housing-cost baseline (100 ≈ U.S. average). Budget for median rents around $1,525 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
Garland is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Garland with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Hot summers, sprawling freeways, and no state income tax dominate comparisons. Roughly 283 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Plan on roughly 28 minutes each way for a typical commute; Walk Score is about 40. Unemployment recently ran near 4.7%, broadly in line with many large U.S. counties. Violent-offense rates around 302.1 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Garland city, 1600000US4829000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Dallas County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00013960 DALLAS LOVE FLD) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10