Garland, Texas

Population 233,623

Garland is located in Dallas County, TX. The population is 233,623, making Garland the 3rd largest city in Dallas County.

There are 68 public schools in Garland with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Garland is moderate , and there are 387 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Garland is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Garland property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Garland include Rowlett, Sachse and Richardson.

Garland Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 24.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 52.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.7%

Crime Rate

13.59% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 398
  • Violent Crimes: 302
  • Robbery: 102
  • Burglary: 411
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

18.25% Higher than national avg.
  • 387 offenders in Garland
  • 16.57 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

618 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 3
  • Registered Polluters: 58
  • Superfunds: 21
  • Tanks & Spills: 536

Unemployment

Moderate 3.7%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 68 K-12 public schools in Garland, TX and 10 private schools. Homefacts rates Garland's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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387 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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329 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Garland, TX issued 329 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 329 permits, 180 were issued for single family homes and 149 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Garland, TX issued 215 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,135
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,212
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,436
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,829
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,404

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Environmental Hazards

618 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Garland, TX has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Garland, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Garland, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 47.43°
  • February 51.53°
  • March 60.22°
  • April 67.8°
  • May 75.43°
  • June 84.79°
  • July 88.1°
  • August 87.76°
  • September 79.28°
  • October 67.92°
  • November 59.33°
  • December 45.28°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Garland, TX

Earthquakes
Garland, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Garland, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Garland, TX has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Garland, TX has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Garland, TX: $57,063

Unemployment

Unemployment in Garland is 3.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.80%
White Collar - 52.20%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Sam Johnson
  • John Ratcliffe
  • Jeb Hensarling
  • Pete Sessions

Neighborhood Info

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