Population: 228,060 | Area: 57.0 sq mi
Firewheel Town Center offers Garland's most upscale shopping and dining. Photo By Melisa Oporto
The city's pitch: "Garland is where things are made. Products, careers, and opportunities are made here. Friendships that last a lifetime are made here, and generations of families have made this part of Texas their home ... Garland enjoys a rich history that has shaped it into the thriving metropolitan-area city that offers its residents and businesses a high quality of life, excellent educational and workforce development opportunities, and is enhanced by community leadership and partners. Garland is proud of its affordable and business-friendly climate."
Demographics
- Median Age:
33.7
- Population Growth:
2.0 %
- Population Density:
4001.1
ppl/sq mile
Schools
- School District:
Garland ISD
- Students Passing TAKS:
79%
- Average SAT Score:
995
Crime:
- Violent Crime Rate:
2.169
per 1,000 residents
- Non-Violent Crime Rate:
38.0
per 1,000 residents
Real Estate:
- Average Price of Homes Sold:
$112,951