Garland, TX β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Dallas County Β· Texas

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Garland based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Garland
National Avg
Texas Avg
Population: 78Income: 50Home Value: 25Safety: 100Education: 23Median Age: 58Climate: 50Cost of Living: 65

Quick Stats

Population

245,298

2023 ACS

Median Income

$74,717

2023

Median Home Value

$248,900

2023

Median Rent

$1,525

2023

Median Age

34.7

Unemployment

4.9%

Cost of Living Index

129.0

100 = national avg

Garland is a city in Dallas County, Texas, with a population of 245,298 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Garland is one of the communities in Texas.

The median household income in Garland is $74,717, and the median home value is $248,900. The cost of living index is 129.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,525 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, and the median age is 34.7 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

245,298

Male

121,419

49.5%

Female

123,879

50.5%

Median Age

34.7

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

16.0%

High School or Higher

32.3%

Foreign Born

31.2%

Veterans

3.3%

Married

40.8%

Avg Household Size

3.0

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.540

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

37.5%

Foreign Born

31.2%

White
37.5%
Black
15.3%
Asian
11.2%
Native American
0.7%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
27.4%
Other
7.9%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

45.0%

110,311 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

55.0%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
85,989 (78.0%)
Puerto Rican
2,036 (1.8%)
Cuban
922 (0.8%)
Dominican
176 (0.2%)
Salvadoran
6,998 (6.3%)
Guatemalan
2,946 (2.7%)
Colombian
617 (0.6%)
Honduran
4,510 (4.1%)
Ecuadorian
228 (0.2%)
Peruvian
392 (0.4%)
Other Hispanic
5,492 (5.0%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
4,067 (14.8%)
Chinese
1,664 (6.1%)
Filipino
1,737 (6.3%)
Vietnamese
15,676 (57.2%)
Korean
466 (1.7%)
Japanese
28 (0.1%)
Pakistani
374 (1.4%)
Cambodian
558 (2.0%)
Thai
126 (0.5%)
Laotian
540 (2.0%)
Taiwanese
215 (0.8%)
Other Asian
1,938 (7.1%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
22 (44.9%)
Tongan
23 (46.9%)
Other Pacific Islander
16 (32.7%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
4 (0.3%)
Choctaw
14 (0.9%)
Other Native American
1,581 (99.2%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

230,430

English Only

47.6%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

88,261 speakers

Limited English

24.4%

Language Distribution

Spanish
88,261 (38.3%)
Vietnamese
13,681 (5.9%)
Other Languages
4,966 (2.2%)
Other Asian
3,945 (1.7%)
Other Indo-European
3,417 (1.5%)
Chinese
1,782 (0.8%)
Tagalog
1,729 (0.8%)
Arabic
1,114 (0.5%)
Slavic Languages
600 (0.3%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
540 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

75.5%

Limited English Proficiency

24.4%

Spanish
45.2% limited English
Vietnamese
64.7% limited English
Other Languages
33.5% limited English
Other Asian
47.6% limited English
Other Indo-European
30.2% limited English
Chinese
69.5% limited English
Tagalog
34.2% limited English
Arabic
42.5% limited English
Slavic Languages
53.0% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
28.3% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

8,082

3.3% of population

Disability Rate

23.9%

1,933 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$54,127

Unemployment Rate

2.5%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
20.9%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
21.0%
Vietnam
35.1%
Korea
3.5%
World War II
0.6%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
10.1%
35-54
20.6%
55-64
22.7%
65-74
23.3%
75+
23.3%

Male Veterans

7,150

88.5%

Female Veterans

932

11.5%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$54,127

Non-Veteran Income

$36,156

Difference

$17,971

49.7% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,933

Without Disability

6,149

Disability Rate

23.9%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

75,051

#1 Ancestry

English

6.9% (17,001)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

4.8% (11,751)

#3 Ancestry

German

4.6% (11,206)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
6.9%
Irish
4.8%
German
4.6%
Sub-Saharan African
3.7%
American
3.0%
Italian
0.9%
Scottish
0.9%
French
0.8%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
West Indian
0.5%
Polish
0.5%
European
0.4%
Arab
0.4%
Norwegian
0.4%
Dutch
0.3%
British
0.3%
Swedish
0.3%
Jamaican
0.2%
Czech
0.2%
Welsh
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

80,811

Family Households

61,016

75.5%

Married Couples

42,042

52.0%

Non-Family Households

19,795

24.5%

Single Mother Households

13,112

16.2%

Single Father Households

5,862

7.3%

Living Alone

15,260

18.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

53,028

In Married Couple

36,544

68.9%

With Single Mother

12,059

22.7%

With Single Father

4,425

8.3%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$80,904

Married Couple Income

$95,360

Single Mother Income

$52,421

Single Father Income

$66,196

Avg Family Size

3.0

Avg Non-Family Size

2.9

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

9,455

Grandparents Responsible

1,804

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$74,717

+2% vs national

Per Capita Income

$31,477

-15% vs national

Poverty Rate

12.3%

-10% vs national

Gini Index

0.4046

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.9%

-5% vs national

SNAP Recipients

8.8%

of households

How Garland Compares

Garland vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Garland is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Garland. The median household income here is $74,717.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
11.0%
$25-50K
19.2%
$50-75K
20.1%
$75-100K
15.0%
$100-150K
19.5%
$150-200K
8.1%
$200K+
7.1%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.9%

-4% vs TX avg

Labor Force

130,251

Employed

123,792

Mean Commute

27 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

16.0%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

32.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

34.7

Work from Home

11.6%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

129.0

100 = national avg

+29.0 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$56,754

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$134,146

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
159.9
Food
107.1
Transportation
117.6
Healthcare
105.7
Utilities
116.2

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,648

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,931

per month

The median household income in Garland, TX is $74,717, which is 2.0% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $31,477. The poverty rate of 12.3% is lower than the TX state average of 14.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4046, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 130,251. 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 27 minutes, with 11.6% working from home. About 73.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 129.0, which is 29.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 159.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $56,754 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$287,000

Median List Price

$314,950

Price Per Sq Ft

$167

Days on Market

70

Active Inventory

487

Months of Supply

4.9

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$280,622

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,567

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

19.2%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

19.6%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.2%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
19.2%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
19.6%
Listings with Price Drops
28.3%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 13.4%List Price ↓ 0.6%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

99

New Listings

164

Pending Sales

112

Homes Sold ↓ 41.1%New Listings ↓ 25.8%Pending ↓ 45.6%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$167

Median List $/SF

$179

Sale $/SF ↓ 13.0%List $/SF ↓ 5.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Garland vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Garland is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$248,900

Median Rent

$1,525

Total Housing Units

84,954

Vacancy Rate

4.9%

Owner Occupied

61.6%

Renter Occupied

38.4%

Median Property Tax

$4,265

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,336

Housing Types

Single Family
72.9%
Multi-Family
26.8%
Mobile Home
0.4%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,265

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.71%

of home value

Median Home Value

$248,900

Estimated Mean Tax

$4,437

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,265) by the median home value ($248,900). In Garland, TX, this works out to an effective rate of 1.71%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Garland, TX is $287,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 70 days on the market. 19.2% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.9 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $167. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,567/month. About 61.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1978. There are 84,954 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,265. The effective tax rate is 1.71%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.33

per 1,000 residents

-10% vs national

Property Crime Rate

19.88

per 1,000 residents

+16% vs national

Total Crimes

5,471

2024

Violent Clearance

69%

cases solved

Property Clearance

19%

cases solved

YoY Change

+1.9%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Garland Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Garland vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Garland is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 21.9%Property ↓ 36.9%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Garland police solve 108% of murder cases but only 11% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent120.05108.3%
RapeViolent650.2649.2%
RobberyViolent1490.6152.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent3471.4178.1%
BurglaryProperty7473.0315.1%
Larceny/TheftProperty3,16112.8423.2%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty9884.0110.7%

Garland, TX reported 575 violent crimes and 4,896 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.33 per 1,000 residents is 10.2% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 69% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 3,161 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 35.4% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20245754,8962.3319.88
20235505,7312.2923.87
20226096,2502.5325.92
20216225,7182.6224.07
20207106,1052.9425.24
20197386,3113.0225.84
20186606,4542.7526.94
20177507,1643.1730.32
20167687,6633.2232.08
20157107,4912.9931.53

School Shootings

Source: The Washington Post

Total Incidents

1

Total Killed

0

Total Injured

2

DateSchoolKilledInjuredTypeWeapon
Jan 27, 2006Lakeview Centennial High School02accidentalsmall-caliber semiautomatic handgun

Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

70.7

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

82.4

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

10.6

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

86.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

28

Public Assistance

$130.7M

Individual Assistance

$24.1M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $25.9M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’FloodMay 2024$10.1M$7.5M
Severe Winter Storms β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021$2.7M$6.8M
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021β€”β€”
Tropical Storms Marco and Laura β†’HurricaneAug 2020$5Kβ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$101.8M$9.2M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Hurricane Harvey β†’HurricaneAug 2017$2.8Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straigh… β†’Severe StormFeb 2016$5.5Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormMay 2015$6.6M$681K
Hurricane Ike β†’HurricaneSep 2008$965Kβ€”
Hurricane Ike β†’HurricaneSep 2008$40Kβ€”
Hurricane Gustav β†’HurricaneAug 2008$105Kβ€”
Wildfires β†’FireMar 2008β€”β€”
Hurricane Dean β†’HurricaneAug 2007β€”β€”
Extreme Wildfire Threat β†’FireJan 2006β€”β€”
Hurricane Rita β†’HurricaneSep 2005$35K$2K
Hurricane Rita β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia β†’OtherFeb 2003β€”β€”
Extreme Fire Hazards β†’FireSep 1999β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 32 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

3,427

Total Claims Paid

$68,241,853

Avg Claim Payout

$19,913

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

30

Federal Funding

$5,371,165

Properties Protected

128

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.93

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)10$192,744
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures3$133,568
601.1: Generators3$0
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$61,577
601.2: Generators - Regular1$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Garland has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, hail, heat wave. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 3,427 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $130,660,983 in public assistance recovery funding. $24,145,878 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 30 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.7%

1.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.4%

4.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.0%

1.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

22.6%

12.0pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.5%

Arthritis

20.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

17.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.4%

Loneliness

β€”

Lack of Support

β€”

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

30.9%

Mobility

14.6%

Cognitive

15.8%

Hearing

6.1%

Vision

6.8%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

8.8%

Garland has an obesity rate of 34.7%, which is 1.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 22.6% of adults lack health insurance. 74.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.1 mi

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital ...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of Dallas2.1 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Nexus Childrens Hospital Dallas5.7 miChildrensβ€”β€”
Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lake Pointe5.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Methodist Richardson Medical Center5.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
White Rock Medical Center6.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

248,822

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF GARLAND248,8220

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COβ‚‚e

56.4K MT

Top Emitter

CITY OF GARLAND CASTLE DRIVE LANDFILL

56.4K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
CITY OF GARLAND CASTLE DRIVE LANDFILL
City Of Garland Texas
Waste56,400

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 1 water system serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 56.4K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

27 min

+14% vs national

Drive Alone

73.3%

-7% vs national

Public Transit

1.7%

+87% vs national

Work From Home

11.6%

+25% vs national

Carpool

11.3%

Walk / Bike

0.8%

combined

How Garland's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

22

2023

6-Year Avg

18

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

5

Nighttime

18

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20232022050
20221922040
20211516010
20201818470
20191818460
20181414220

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Garland, TX is 27 minutes, which is 13.7% above the national average of 23 minutes. 73.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 11.6% work from home, which is above the TX state average of 7.8%. Public transit is used by 1.7% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 11.3% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 22 traffic fatalities from 20 fatal crashes. 5 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.5%

of households

No Internet

4.6%

of households

Total Households

80,811

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.5%
Cellular Data Plan
89.9%
Satellite
5.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.0%
No Internet Access
4.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.0%

of households

Smartphone

94.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

81.0%

of households

Tablet

64.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
98.0%
Smartphone
94.6%
Desktop / Laptop
81.0%
Tablet
64.6%
Smartphone Only
11.6%
No Computer
2.0%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.9Β’

per kWh

-13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.6Β’

per kWh

-37% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.1Β’

per kWh

-38% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$164

residential

+15% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

12% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Garland vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

248,822

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF GARLANDCommunityPurchased surface water248,8220

94.0% of households in Garland have broadband internet access. 75.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.6% of households have no internet access. 11.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 248,822 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Garland is located in Dallas County, TX. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Garland.

Election Overview

Source: Dallas County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

511,118

60.2%

GOP Votes

322,569

38.0%

Total Votes

848,948

Margin

D+22.2%

Shift from 2020

R+9.4pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+22.2%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024511,118322,569848,94860.2%38.0%D+22.2
2020598,576307,076921,63865.0%33.3%D+31.6
2016458,845261,865750,64961.1%34.9%D+26.2

In the 2024 presidential election, Dallas County recorded 848,948 total votes. Democrats won the county with 60.2% of the vote compared to 38.0% for Republicans, a margin of D+22.2%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+9.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Dallas County has shifted 4.0 percentage points toward Republicans.

Public Records Request

Source: garlandtx.gov

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

817

Total Assets

$133.0M

Total Income

$70.6M

Per 10K Residents

33.3

nonprofits

-36.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

15

Median Assets

$73K

Oldest Active

1940

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
228
Human Services
78
Education
77
Arts & Culture
56
Youth Development
27
Community Improvement
24
Philanthropy
22
Recreation & Sports
21
International
19
Health Care
17
Animal-Related
14
Housing & Shelter
10
Mental Health
9
Public Benefit
7
Food & Agriculture
6
Voluntary Health
4
Public Safety
4
Civil Rights
4
Environment
3
Crime & Legal
2
Employment
2
Science & Tech
2
Unknown
2
Social Science
1
Mutual Benefit
1
81.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $108.7M of $133.0M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Garland

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
AMBERTON UNIVERSITYEducation$70.4M$9.9M1982
FOR THE NATIONS REFUGEE OUTREACHInternational$9.8M$3.1M2011
ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION OF ARABIReligion$9.5M$3.1M1992
AGAPE MANOR HOMES INCHuman Services$4.2M$4.0M2000
TRUSTED WORLD FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$3.8M$5.2M2014
LEGACY CONCEPTSReligion$3.1M$2.1M2020
HOPES DOORHuman Services$2.3M$4.9M1986
GARLAND ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATIONβ€”$1.9M$1.2M1993
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREATER GARLAND INCCommunity Improvement$1.9M$1.8M1994
GLOBAL HOPEInternational$1.8M$308K2020
REINO CAPITALReligion$1.8M$370K2012
BILAL COMMUNITY CENTERCommunity Improvement$1.5M$791K2009
CAO-DAI OF TEXASReligion$1.5M$86K1997
GOOD SAMARITANS OF GARLAND INCHuman Services$1.1M$5.7M1984
VISUAL AID VOLUNTEERS INCβ€”$1.0M$1.3M1965
ACHIEVEMENT CENTER OF TEXAS INCHuman Services$955K$352K1982
ACADEMIC INFORMER INCEducation$881K$405K2012
GUNS N HOSES FOUNDATIONHuman Services$788K$1.5M2004
GURDWARA AKALJOTReligion$774K$280K2007
BUDDHIST COMMUNITY OF DALLAS FORT WORTHReligion$747K$656K2012
HOPE CLINIC OF GARLAND INCHealth Care$717K$5.6M2002
WRITE-WAY PRISON MINISTRIES INCCrime & Legal$642K$341K1983
HAND OF HELP INCInternational$595K$1.5M1988
SCRIPTURE MEMORY FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONALArts & Culture$565K$673K1978
COMMON GRACE MINISTRIES INCPhilanthropy$537K$62K1999
ISF ENDOWMENTEducation$507K$566K2025
NEWLIFE BEHAVIOR INTERNATIONALArts & Culture$477K$528K2008
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE & CONSTABLES ASSOC OF DALLAS COUNTY FLAG FUNDHuman Services$470K$223K2006
INSTRUMENTS 4 AFRICAArts & Culture$438K$529K2008
VIETNAMESE AMERICAN FOR MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE INCHuman Services$386K$210K2005
T B MASTON SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONβ€”$364K$11986
GOOD NEIGHBOR GLOBAL MISSIONSInternational$341K$346K2024
TIM LEE MINISTRIESβ€”$304K$763K1989
MINH DANG QUANG TEMPLEReligion$299K$62K2018
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICAβ€”$289K$354K1955
BRAHMA VIHARA MONASTERYReligion$253K$43K2017
STEIN FOUNDATION COEducation$251K$825K2018
COMMUNITY OF VIETNAMESE NATIONALS OF GREATER DALLAS INCArts & Culture$247K$88K1995
LAO AMERICAN SENIOR MUTUAL ASSISTANCE INCHuman Services$242K$57K2013
PENTECOSTAL MARANATHA GOSPEL CHURCH DALLASReligion$225K$80K2005
RANDY CHANDLER MINISTRIES INCβ€”$210K$87K1986
GARLAND GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$206K$49K1991
CROSS PURPOSE MINISTRIES INCReligion$201K$24K2012
GRACE IN HEALING HANDSHealth Care$194K$204K2018
GARLAND CIVIC THEATREArts & Culture$189K$121K1970
ALL FOR GOD CHRISTIAN CENTER INTERNATIONAL AGCCHuman Services$175K$175K2021
SOTERIOLOGY 101Religion$155K$258K2018
GARLAND POLICE NEVER WALK ALONE FOUNDATIONPublic Safety$154K$113K2021
WESTLEY-DAVIS CHRISTIAN OJORE ACADEMYEducation$152K$152K2001
2ND IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL PRINCIPE DE PAZReligion$149K$390K2017

Garland, TX has 817 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $133.0M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 228 organizations. 15 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 33.3 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1940.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,472

Total Approved

$616.0M

Jobs Supported

13,780

Per 10K Residents

60.0

SBA loans

-18.5% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

170

Top Lender

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

245 loans

Top Industry

Other Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)95% of all loans

Loans

1,399

Total Amount

$558.0M

Avg Loan

$398,867

Median Loan

$150,000

SBA Guaranteed

$414.2M(74%)

Jobs Supported

12,513

5045% of all loans

Loans

73

Total Amount

$58.0M

Avg Loan

$794,685

Median Loan

$551,000

7(a) β€” 95%504 β€” 5%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

155

11% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$133.9M

22% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$863,823

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Other Services202 loans
NAICS 81
$97.1M
Retail Trade185 loans
NAICS 44
$81.2M
Health Care & Social Assistance137 loans
NAICS 62
$67.7M
Accommodation & Food Services120 loans
NAICS 72
$61.5M
Construction118 loans
NAICS 23
$39.4M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Microtel Inn & Suites5$6.6M
Cbaj Automotive Services Llc2$5.2M
Treffinger Inc.1$5.0M
Jai Bhole Shiv Sai Hospitality Llc1$5.0M
Bubble Zone Llc1$5.0M
U.s. Corrosion Technologies a Relianse Global Company Llc1$4.9M
Jeftons Health Care Services Inc1$4.8M
Tiya Lodging Llc1$4.6M
Avant Tax & Finance Inc2$4.5M
Vpet Usa Inc.1$4.5M

Garland, TX has received 1,472 SBA loans totaling $616.0M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,399 loans (95% of the total), supporting 12,513 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 73 loans totaling $58.0M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Garland is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 245 loans. That works out to 60.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

31

Total Population

1,207,377

Avg Median Income

$94,989

Avg Home Value

-$21,086,831

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
7504064,205$73,537$245,400$1,67015.7
7504131,981$68,692$214,600$1,3687.9
7504238,040$63,531$221,300$1,3367.6
7504363,733$75,454$253,300$1,46714.6
7504446,847$89,631$305,700$1,71410.6
7504829,600$129,024$366,000$1,7759.7
7507453,146$84,185$347,300$1,67816.0
7507538,041$91,517$390,400$1,6539.7
7508052,746$89,773$420,000$1,81711.3
7508136,065$90,953$340,600$1,7659.0
7508229,458$107,720$473,600$1,8838.2
7508827,128$105,064$326,200$1,8999.3
7508935,400$125,315$359,300$2,02912.1
7509423,669$161,473$495,500$2,6807.2
7509867,513$115,587$362,900$1,97932.0
7514958,849$70,629$207,500$1,40816.0
7515063,023$65,985$221,000$1,38712.6
751828,069$157,500$540,500$1,21617.8
7520638,795$88,464$557,500$1,7154.2
7521435,006$128,917$707,400$1,5367.3
7521822,028$109,677$476,000$1,6516.9
7522522,383$189,985$1,489,200$2,4064.7
7522869,288$59,617$259,500$1,19611.4
7523026,695$109,864$870,000$1,3657.1
7523137,695$54,884$466,200$1,2205.5
7523833,439$75,498$526,100$1,2696.6
7524024,718$56,056$326,600$1,3333.8
7524363,907$50,357$359,100$1,2269.2
7524837,644$103,063$543,000$1,6027.4
752513,529$84,791N/A$1,7360.6
7525424,737$67,903$303,200$1,4503.3

Garland, TX has 31 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,207,377. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $94,989. The average median home value is -$21,086,831. The average median monthly rent is $1,627.

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