The Town FilesGarland, Texas
City in Dallas County · population 246,018 (2020 Census) · spans 3 counties
- Median home
- $270,800
- Household income
- $76,320
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 40
- Median age
- 35.0
Garland is a city of 246,018 people in Dallas County, Texas. The median home is worth $270,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better transit than 98% of Texas towns, more walkable than 97% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 96% of Texas towns.
How Garland ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Garland is worth $270,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $76,320, which is more affordable than 29% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,641 a month. 61.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Garland | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $270,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,641 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $76,320 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 61.6% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Garland
| People | Garland | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 31.7% | — |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Garland
July highs average 94.3°F and January lows 35.8°F. About 41.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 93 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 35 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Garland since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 17 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on December 26, 2015 about 5.7 miles from the town center and killed 10. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 520 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 16, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 283 times; the largest was 5.25 inches on April 11, 2016.
Severe weather in Dallas County since 1996
Dallas County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Dallas County
Dallas County had 1,826,215 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $89,284 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Garland itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Garland
71 public schools with 43,247 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| N GARLAND H S | 9-12 | 2,785 | 16.9 |
| GARLAND H S | 9-12 | 2,481 | 16.4 |
| LAKEVIEW CENTENNIAL H S | 9-12 | 2,142 | 14.9 |
| NAAMAN FOREST H S | 9-12 | 2,079 | 16.5 |
| S GARLAND H S | 9-12 | 1,979 | 14.8 |
| JACKSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER | 6-8 | 1,143 | 15.2 |
| CLASSICAL CENTER AT BRANDENBURG MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,052 | 16.4 |
| AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELL | 6-8 | 962 | 16.0 |
| ILTEXAS GARLAND EL (charter) | K-5 | 941 | 15.9 |
| WEBB MIDDLE | 6-8 | 934 | 14.2 |
| SELLERS MIDDLE | 6-8 | 837 | 14.9 |
| O'BANION MIDDLE | 6-8 | 822 | 13.3 |
Towns near Garland
- Rowlett, TX4.8 mi · 62,535 people · home $368,800
- Sachse, TX5.0 mi · 27,103 people · home $406,200
- Richardson, TX6.2 mi · 119,469 people · home $431,400
- Murphy, TX7.5 mi · 21,013 people · home $555,500
- Sunnyvale, TX8.7 mi · 7,893 people · home $565,300
- Wylie, TX10.2 mi · 57,526 people · home $387,000
- Heath, TX10.4 mi · 9,769 people · home $766,900
- Parker, TX10.4 mi · 5,462 people · home $859,600
Garland questions
Is Garland, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Garland scores better for retirees than 11% of Texas towns and quieter than 2%. 12.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.0).
How much does a house cost in Garland?
The median owner-occupied home in Garland is valued at $270,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,320, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,641 a month.
What is the weather like in Garland?
July highs average 94.3°F and January lows 35.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Garland get tornadoes?
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Garland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on December 26, 2015. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)