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Garland, TX

Founded 1891Dallas CountyElev. 168 m
Population
245,298
Median home
$248,900
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
72
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Garland

Garland is home to roughly 245,298 residents. Garland was founded in 1891 and sits in Dallas County. The median age is 34.7 and the median household income is $74,717. Homes carry a median value of $248,900, and about 62% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (45%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
245,298
Median age
34.7
Median household income
$74,717
Per-capita income
$31,477
Poverty rate
12.3%
High-school grad or higher
79.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25%
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg. commute
30.1 min
Work from home
11.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White24.5%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Black15.3%
Asian11.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.2%
Sales & office21.2%
Service18.2%
Production, transportation & material moving15.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance14.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$248,900
Median gross rent
$1,525/mo
Owner-occupied
61.6%
Median year built
1978
Households
80,811
Avg. household size
3.03

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Garland has 72 public schools — 46 elementary, 11 middle, 11 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 12 schools
Reading51%
Math63%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

GARLAND AECHighGrades 5–12
GARLAND H SHighGrades 9–12
GILBREATH-REED CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTERHighGrades 11–12
HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - GARLANDHighGrades 7–12charter
ILTEXAS GARLAND H SHighGrades 9–12charter
LAKEVIEW CENTENNIAL H SHighGrades 9–12
MEMORIAL PATHWAY ACADEMY H SHighGrades 6–12
N GARLAND H SHighGrades 9–12
NAAMAN FOREST H SHighGrades 9–12
S GARLAND H SHighGrades 8–12
TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - GARLANDHighGrades 9–12charter
AUSTIN ACAD FOR EXCELLMiddleGrades 6–8
BUSSEY MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
CLASSICAL CENTER AT BRANDENBURG MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime40% below national
Garland231
Texas416
United States386
↓ 24% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime24% above national
Garland2,412
Texas2,273
United States1,952
↓ 7% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Garland Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

67 facilities in Garland report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Dynamic Details Lp · Dallas CountyMicropac Industries Inc · Dallas CountyAmpco Metal Inc, Ampco Dallas · Dallas CountyEpiroc Drilling Solutions Llc · Dallas CountyTyson Foods Inc Quik-To-Fix · Dallas CountyQuik-To-Fix Foods Inc. · Dallas CountyArrow Fabricated Tubing Ltd · Dallas CountyScholle Corp · Dallas CountyPhibro-Tech Inc · Dallas CountyMicro Quality Semiconductor Inc · Dallas CountyA Brite Co · Dallas CountyIfs Industries Inc · Dallas County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · Dallas County
Cold waveVery High
HailVery High
Heat waveVery High
Ice stormVery High
LightningVery High
Riverine floodingVery High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Garland is in Dallas County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Garland was founded in 1891 and sits in Dallas County. Elevation ~168 m.

Map of Garland
Garland, TX
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Garland Bank & Trust Company
Notable people from Garland
Mitchel MussoCaleb Landry JonesCrystal BernardMookie BlaylockChad DeeringZhaire SmithMire ChatmanCameron FinleyChris WarrenJennifer Madu
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Garland, TX (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Garland, Texas.

Alfredo Bernal Jr, 63
Garland · 75040
AKA Al Bernal, Alfred Bernal
Edward Green, 72
Garland · 75044
AKA Earl Green, Earl E Green
Joshua Jordan Lee, 30
Garland · 75041
AKA Joshua Jordan Treshawn Lee, Joshua Lee
Jesse Wilson Jr, 79
Garland · 75040
AKA Ronnie Lee Simmons, Jesse Wilson
Jesse Hernandez, 42
Garland · 75041
AKA Jesse Rodriguez Hernandez, Jesse R Hernandez
Jesse Garza Hernandez, 65
Garland · 75041
AKA Jesse Hernandez, Jesse G Hernandez
Jose Lizandr Trevino-Rodriquez, 28
Garland · 75042
AKA Lizandro Xxx
Carl Lee Robinson, 45
Garland · 75043
AKA Carl Robinson
Charles Steven Wheat, 67
Garland · 75044
AKA Steve Wheat
Charles Edward Smith, 54
Garland · 75044
AKA Charles E Smith
Joseph David Wilson Jr, 52
Garland · 75041
AKA Joseph Wilson Jr, Joseph David Wilson
Matthew Alan Johnson, 44
Garland · 75040
AKA Matthew Johnson
Stephen Paul Scott, 71
Garland · 75043
AKA Stephen Scott
Steven Edward Moore, 44
Garland · 75043
AKA Steven Moore
Jason Scott Roberts, 39
Garland · 75041
AKA Jason Roberts
Michael Lawrence Warren, 49
Garland · 75043
AKA Derrick Resean Ford, Rondell Hohnson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Garland — frequently asked

What is the population of Garland, Texas?
Garland has a population of about 245,298, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Garland?
The median home value in Garland is $248,900, and the median gross rent is $1,525/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Garland safe? What is the crime rate?
Garland Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 231 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Garland face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Dallas County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hail, heat wave.
How many schools are in Garland?
Garland has 72 public schools (46 elementary, 11 middle, 11 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Garland?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Garland. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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