Garland, Garland TX — neighborhood review

Garland, TX

Garland · Dallas County · TX 75040

Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$266K

Median Price

60/100

Walk Score

7.5/10

Schools

35 min

to Downtown Dallas

Score Breakdown

BAffordability
78/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
75/100
CQuietness
60/100
B-Commute
70/100
CWalkability
60/100
WYLT Score66/100

Our Take

Garland offers an affordable price point and a decent school system, but its walkability is almost nil and public transit is barely available. If you’re okay driving for everything, it can work, but for a car‑free lifestyle it’s a tough fit.

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The Good

  • Affordable median home price of $221,800
  • Median rent at $1,494 is reasonable for the area
  • Good school ratings averaging 6.9
  • Diverse population with a mix of cultures

Real Talk

  • !Walk score of 4 means you’ll need a car for most errands
  • !Transit score of 10 indicates almost no reliable public transportation
  • !Crime data isn’t provided here but surrounding suburbs have moderate crime rates
  • !Noise and traffic from proximity to AT&T Stadium can be an issue
  • $Higher property taxes typical of Texas suburbs
  • $Car insurance and maintenance costs can be significant
  • $Utility costs can rise, especially during hot Texas summers
  • $School district fees and extracurricular costs may add up

Best For

familiescommutersaffordable_suburbanbudget_buyers

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Garland, TX

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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