Spotlight on Garland

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Whether you’re a lifelong resident or new to the area, there’s always something new to discover about your neighborhood.  With that in mind, we created a Fast Facts sheet for cities and neighborhoods all over the DFW area. Our DFW Area fast facts have detailed real estate insights, things to do, places to shop and some of our favorite restaurants in each area.

Garland, Texas, is a thriving city located in the northeastern part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Known for its diverse community and rich history, Garland offers a mix of residential neighborhoods, parks, and recreational activities. The city features a vibrant downtown area, a variety of shopping centers, and a strong emphasis on public arts, making it an appealing place for both families and businesses. With its proximity to Dallas, Garland provides residents with the perfect balance of suburban living and easy access to urban amenities.

POPULATION

241K

AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$83K

MEDIAN AGE

34

HOUSING

63% OWN
37% RENT

AVERAGE SALES PRICE

$336K

AREA ACTIVITIES & FEATURES

• NICKELRAMA | ARCADE
• HAWAIIAN WATERS GARLAND
• PLAZA THEATRE
• GARLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
• SPRING CREEK FOREST PRESERVE NATURE TRAIL
• LANDMARK MUSEUM
• FIREWHEEL GOLF PARK
• TEXAS SKATIUM
• LONE STAR LEGACY PARK
• AUDUBON PARK DISC GOLF
• JACK COLEMAN TENNIS CENTER

FAVORITE LOCAL DINING & DRINK SPOTS

• INTRINSIC SMOKEHOUSE BREWERY • FERAH TEX-MED •
• PANGEA • TASTE OF THE PHILIPPINES • PIEFALOOTIN •
• WILDWOOD SMOKE CRAFT WHISKEY • TLC ON THE LAKE •
• PAW PAW’S SWEET SHOP & CAFE • MESHACK’S BBQ •
• FISH N’ TAILS OYSTER BAR • DE LA FUENTE TACOS DE
BIRRIA • FRANKIE’S PLACE • JUDY’S CAFE • MAIN STREET
CAFE • GOLDMINE • THE CATCH • TOM YUM THAI • BESA’S
ITALIAN RESTAURANT • EL VIEJON SEAFOOD & BAR •
• ALONDRA’S CUISINE • FISHERMAN’S KITCHEN • THE KICKIN’
CRAB • THE BEEF HOUSE • VITTO’S PIZZA & GRILL •

FAVORITE LOCAL SHOPPING

• ALSTON’S ANTIQUES • REBECA BOUTIQUE • BOOGIE NIGHTS
VINTAGE • AESTHETIC BOUTIQUE • THE FROCKSY • KEITH’S
COMICS • FIRE WHEEL TOWN CENTER • PICKER’S PARADISE •

AVERAGE DRIVE TIMES

• DOWNTOWN DALLAS | 30 MINUTES
• DALLAS LOVE FIELD AIRPORT | 50 MINUTES
• DFW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT | 40 MINUTES
• AT&T STADIUM & GLOBE LIFE FIELD | 45 MINUTES
• DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH | 60 MINUTES