Why Live in Garland
Garland's Firewheel Town Center serves as a premier shopping destination with diverse retail and entertainment options. The Granville Arts Center hosts performances by the Garland Summer Musicals and Garland Symphony Orchestra, while the historic Plaza Theatre presents live shows downtown. Outdoor recreation spans 2,800 acres of parkland, including Spring Creek Forest Preserve with its 300-year-old trees and Rowlett Creek Preserve's biking trails. The 63-hole Firewheel Golf Park provides three distinct courses for golfers. Local dining highlights include Ferah Tex-Med Kitchen's unique Mediterranean-Texan fusion and Babe's Chicken Dinner House's renowned Southern comfort food.
The Garland housing market features diverse options across distinct neighborhoods. The Firewheel area commands the highest median single family home prices at $565,000, while Downtown Garland and Estates-Heights areas show median prices of $247,500. Spring Park presents median single family home prices of $432,000, and Rose Hill follows at $385,000. North Garland's median single family home price stands at $342,500. Townhomes throughout Garland show a median price of $245,000, while condos range from $127,000 for one bedroom to $165,000 for two bedrooms.
Property taxes in Garland reflect Dallas County's effective rate of 1.68%, matching neighboring Richardson and Mesquite. Texas residents benefit from no state income tax, though they face a combined sales tax rate of 8.20%. The city connects to downtown Dallas via DART's Blue Line, with a typical 35 to 45 minute drive to DFW International Airport. Educational excellence shows in Garland's six highly rated schools, including St. Joseph Catholic School with an A+ rating and North Garland High School's A rating serving multiple neighborhoods.
Home Trends in Garland, TX
On average, homes in Garland, TX sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Garland, TX over the last 12 months is $299,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$299,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$319,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$245,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$165,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$124,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$188
Number of Homes for Sale
661
Last 12 months Home Sales
1,789
Median List Price
$319,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%