Relocation Guide, Garland, TX
Moving to Garland, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.
A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to Garland: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.
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Garland at a glance
Population
245,000
Median home price
$295,000
Median rent
$1,400 / month
Cost of living index
95
Property tax
2.20% effective
Sales tax
8.25%
Summer avg high
96°F
Winter avg low
37°F
Why people move to Garland
Very affordable for DFW
DART rail access to downtown Dallas
Diverse, established community
Where to live in Garland
A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.
Firewheel
Master-planned, town center retail
Downtown Garland
Historic, DART rail access
Camelot
Established, mature trees
Major employers
- · Kraft Heinz
- · Raytheon
- · Baylor Scott & White
- · Garland ISD
Schools
Garland ISD, one of the largest in North Texas.
Airports
- · DFW International (30 min)
- · Dallas Love Field (25 min)
What most newcomers wish they'd known
Older housing stock in many areas
Property taxes are high
Who thrives in Garland
CommutersFirst-time buyersFamilies on budget
Moving to Garland from out of state?
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