Living in Garland, TX
Suburb in Texas
Garland is a suburb in Texas, home to about 245,000 people, with 4.8 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are mostly houses.
Is Garland a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 20 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Family-friendly: playgrounds, family attractions and plenty of households with kids
- Dog-friendly: 35 dog parks within 9 mi
- Lots of culture: museums, zoos and attractions nearby
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Hot summers: highs around 93°F
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Key facts
Living in Garland: common questions
What is the cost of living in Garland?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $274k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,430 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 103, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Garland?
Texas has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1.71% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Garland safe?
Violent crime is close to the national rate (0.8× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Garland?
Garland has mild winters: winter days average around 58°F and summer days around 93°F.
Does Garland get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from heat waves, flooding and hail: 7 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 1.21 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Garland?
The nearest major airport is DAL, about 14 mi away.
How Garland scores
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