Neighborhood in Garland, Dallas County

Living in East Garland, Garland

C

6th of 11areas in Garland
Overall score 46 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Garland overall: B-

East Garland covers part of Garland, TX, home to about 6,600 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 11 areas we score in Garland. It does best on schools and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Health scores low (20 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy1.8 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.5 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library2.1 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
6,640
Median rent
$1,590
Median home value
$263,000
Household income
$83,400
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
71%
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What it's like to live in East Garland

East Garland is an area in Garland with about 6,600 residents, homes built around 1985, mostly owner-occupied (71%) and 48% of households with children.

Our grade for East Garland is C. That puts it 6th of 11 areas we grade in Garland, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in East Garland

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in East Garland

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

East Garland report card

Each grade compares East Garland with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,590, homes cost 3.2x income.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $83,400, 1.8% unemployed.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 191 violent crimes per 100k, 1,672 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 31 min, 16% work from home.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    32% have a bachelor’s degree.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    23% of adults uninsured.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    71% of homes owner-occupied.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

East Garland compared with Garland

Better than Garland

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 71%10 points higher than Garland (62%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 32%7 points higher than Garland (25%)
  • Vacant homes: 0%5 points lower than Garland (4.9%)

Worse than Garland

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 70%12 points higher than Garland (58%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 92%2 points lower than Garland (95%)
  • Average commute: 31 min5% higher than Garland (30 min)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • ANorthlake ElementaryElementary, Garland ISD0.8 mi
  • CSellers MiddleMiddle, Garland ISD1.2 mi
  • AGarland High SchoolHigh, Garland ISD2.5 mi

Cost of living in East Garland

Median rent in East Garland is $1,590 a month, about the same as the Garland median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $263,000, about the same as the Garland median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,786 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGarlandTexas
Median rent3% lower than Garland$1,590$1,641$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Garland$263,000$270,800$283,800
Home value to income11% lower than Garland3.2x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points higher than Garland70%58%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points higher than Garland71%62%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Garland0%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Garland198519781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,786
Mortgage payment
$1,440
Property tax
$346
Median rent, for comparison
$1,590

Based on a $263,000 home in East Garland, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereGarlandTexas
Median household income9% higher than Garland$83,400$76,320$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Garland1.8%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Garland8.2%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points higher than Garland32%25%34%
Average commute5% higher than Garland31 min30 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than Garland16%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Garland0.6%1.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Garland92%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in East Garland

Under 1831%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6441%
65 and over8.6%
Race and ethnicity
White14%
Hispanic or Latino39%
Black25%
Asian16%
Other or more than one race6.6%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Garland

  1. 1BSpringParkMedian rent $1,990
  2. 2BNorthwest GarlandMedian rent $1,610
  3. 3BNorth GarlandMedian rent $1,840
  4. 4B-Northeast GarlandMedian rent $1,800
  5. 5C+Southwest GarlandMedian rent $1,360
  6. 7D+South GarlandMedian rent $1,410
  7. 8D+Southeast GarlandMedian rent $1,620
  8. 9D+Central GarlandMedian rent $1,600

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CNorth MidlothianMidlothian
  2. C+SouthwindArlington
  3. B-Los PresidentesLaredo

Questions about East Garland

Is East Garland a good place to live?

East Garland covers part of Garland, TX, home to about 6,600 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 11 areas we score in Garland. It does best on schools and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in East Garland?

Renters in East Garland pay a median of $1,590 a month, 3% lower than the Garland median. The median home is worth $263,000, about the same as the Garland median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Garland.

What schools serve East Garland?

The closest rated public schools are Northlake Elementary (elementary, rated A), Sellers Middle (middle, rated C) and Garland High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 3 Census block groups in this part of Garland that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.