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Garland, Texas

city · Bowie County (primary) , Collin County, Dallas County, Rockwall County

At a glance

246,844
Population
$270,800
Median home value (all homes)
11% below U.S. median
$287,246
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,641/mo
Median rent
22% above U.S. median
$76,320
Median household income
3% below U.S. median
29.7 min
Average commute
94.9%
Homes with broadband
79.19%
Locations with fiber available
4.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 96 — 4% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost2% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Amberton University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates78.9%
College graduates25.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Garland Economic Development Partnership
The City of Garland Economic Development promotes redevelopment and investment, actively seeking quality commercial development, vertical multifamily, mixed-use projects, advanced manufacturing, data centers and related growth in Garland, Texas.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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