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Garland, TX vs South Congress, TX

Garland, TX vs South Congress, TX: What the data shows

Garland, TX is in Garland, TX while South Congress, TX is in South Congress, TX — both in the same state. On home prices, Garland, TX is the more affordable option at $221,800 median — $499,400 less than South Congress, TX's $721,200. WYLT rates Garland, TX as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and South Congress, TX as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Garland, TX has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. South Congress, TX has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Garland, TX has Low flood risk and South Congress, TX has Low flood risk.

South Congress, TX is the more walkable neighborhood. Garland, TX scores 4/100 (car-dependent) versus South Congress, TX's 46/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, South Congress, TX has the higher school rating Garland, TX rates 6.9/10 and South Congress, TX rates 7.3/10.

CategoryGarland, TXSouth Congress, TX
Housing
VerdictThink twiceGood for now
Median Price$222K

Lower price

$721K
Median Rent$1K

Lower rent

$2K
Median Income$71K$89K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score4/10046/100

More walkable

Transit Score10/10042/100

Better transit

Bike ScoreN/AN/A

More bikeable

Commute35 min7 min

Shorter commute

Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateGood

Cleaner air

Community
Schools6.9/107.3/10

Better schools

Best for
familiescommutersaffordable_suburban
Young professionalsNightlife loversBikers

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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