Garland

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