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Making Dallas Even Better

Best Dallas Suburbs 2012

63 North Texas towns ranked. Which came out on top? Which sank to the bottom? And where does your community fall on the list?

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Garland

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