Neighborhood in Garland, Dallas County

Living in North Garland, Garland

B

3rd of 11areas in Garland
Overall score 66 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Garland overall: B-

North Garland covers part of Garland, TX, home to about 36,400 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 11 areas we score in Garland. It does best on internet access and worst on cost of living.

  • Lots of parks
  • Heat wave risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
36,450
Median rent
$1,840
Median home value
$367,000
Household income
$103,900
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
57%
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What it's like to live in North Garland

North Garland is an area in Garland with about 36,500 residents, homes built around 1994, a mix of owners and renters and 28% of households with children.

Our grade for North Garland is B. That puts it 3rd of 11 areas we grade in Garland, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in North Garland

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $103,900, 36% higher than the Garland median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in North Garland

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

North Garland report card

Each grade compares North 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 $1,840, homes cost 3.5x income.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $103,900, 4.0% unemployed.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    73 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 B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 28 min, 20% work from home.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    41% have a bachelor’s degree.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    14% of adults uninsured.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    57% of homes owner-occupied.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

North Garland compared with Garland

Better than Garland

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 41%15 points higher than Garland (25%)
  • Median household income: $103,90036% higher than Garland ($76,320)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 14%8 points lower than Garland (23%)

Worse than Garland

  • Median rent: $1,84012% higher than Garland ($1,641)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 57%4 points lower than Garland (62%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BSpring Creek ElementaryElementary, Garland ISD0.5 mi
  • BWebb MiddleMiddle, Garland ISD0.6 mi
  • BNaaman Forest High SchoolHigh, Garland ISD0.3 mi

Cost of living in North Garland

Median rent in North Garland is $1,840 a month, 12% higher than the Garland median. A household would need about $74,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $367,000, 36% higher than the Garland median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,474 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGarlandTexas
Median rent12% higher than Garland$1,840$1,641$1,403
Median home value36% higher than Garland$367,000$270,800$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Garland3.5x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Garland57%58%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than Garland57%62%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Garland4.1%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Garland199419781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,474
Mortgage payment
$2,009
Property tax
$465
Median rent, for comparison
$1,840

Based on a $367,000 home in North 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 income36% higher than Garland$103,900$76,320$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Garland4.0%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Garland9.7%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points higher than Garland41%25%34%
Average commute6% lower than Garland28 min30 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points higher than Garland20%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Garland1.8%1.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Garland98%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 North Garland

Under 1821%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6437%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White36%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Black14%
Asian20%
Other or more than one race5.7%

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. 4B-Northeast GarlandMedian rent $1,800
  4. 5C+Southwest GarlandMedian rent $1,360
  5. 6CEast GarlandMedian rent $1,590
  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. B-Horizon LakeLeander
  2. BCentral part of North Richland HillsNorth Richland Hills
  3. B+North Cedar ParkCedar Park

Questions about North Garland

Is North Garland a good place to live?

North Garland covers part of Garland, TX, home to about 36,400 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 11 areas we score in Garland. It does best on internet access and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in North Garland?

Renters in North Garland pay a median of $1,840 a month, 12% higher than the Garland median. The median home is worth $367,000, 36% higher than the Garland median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Garland.

What schools serve North Garland?

The closest rated public schools are Spring Creek Elementary (elementary, rated B), Webb Middle (middle, rated B) and Naaman Forest High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 21 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.