It is located almost entirely within the northeast of Dallas, with only a small portion in Collin and Rockwall counties. The city’s economy is mostly industrialized but is also supplemented by farm crops and other farm by-products, which are primarily from the Blacklands Belt. Garland is home to various manufacturers of chemicals, electronic equipment, and scientific instruments, as well as a manufacturer of a famous brand of cowboy hats. The city was considered to be a suburb of Dallas. Thus much of the activities are mostly found around Dallas. Driving to Dallas to go to a club for some real action is considered by the locals as a feature. Garland is a culturally diverse city that offers a number of options that are rich in history, natural resources, urban charisma, and pure Texas appeal.
Garland, Texas Houses for Sale
Garland, TX Prices for Houses for Sale
AVERAGE
371,326
+18%
MEDIAN
350,420
+25%
Relative Price (per sqft.)
PRICE
Listings of Garland Homes for Purchase
ACTIVE
157
+37%
NEW
272
+20%
Market Duration of Homes Sold
DAYS
24
+6%
Crime & Safety
Police Officers | 354 | |
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Police Civilians | 123 | |
Total Arrests | 3,707 | (2020) |
Total Incidents | 12,436 | (2020) |
CrimeScore | 30.93 | |
National Rank | 3295th | |
Statewide Rank | 394th |
Local Statistics
Population | 238,139 | (-0.01%) |
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House Size (sqft.) | 1,826 | (2.06%) |
Criminal Offenses
Animal Cruelty | 11 |
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Arson | 8 |
Assault Offenses | 2,930 |
Burglary/Breaking & Entering | 885 |
Counterfeiting/Forgery | 131 |
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property | 1,101 |
Drug/Narcotic Offenses | 1,337 |
Fraud Offenses | 382 |
Gambling Offenses | 1 |
Homicide Offenses | 7 |
Human Trafficking | 1 |
Kidnapping/Abduction | 17 |
Larceny/Theft Offenses | 4,125 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 1,047 |
Pornography/Obscene Material | 28 |
Prostitution Offenses | 2 |
Robbery | 285 |
Sex Offenses | 99 |
Sex Offenses, Non-forcible | 1 |
Stolen Property Offenses | 335 |
Weapon Law Violations | 231 |