Garland Authority

Garland is a upper-middle-income, family-oriented mid-sized city of 246,844.

Garland, Texas

With 246,844 residents, Garland ranks among the larger cities of Texas. Median household income is $76,320.

Definition and scope

Located in Collin County, Texas, Garland operates within Texas's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 32 and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Garland has approximately 246,844 residents. The median age is 35.0 years. Roughly 62% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $270,800.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 24.2%
• Black or African American: 15.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 45.7%
• Asian: 11.3%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Garland is $76,320. Poverty rate stands at 13.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.3%. Educational attainment: 25.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Garland:

• Public schools: 72
• Public libraries: 4
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 10

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Garland is Madeira Airpark. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Rockwall County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Dallas, Texas.

Geography and climate

Garland sits at an elevation of 561 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8b.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.