Neighborhood in Garland, Dallas County

Living in Northwest Garland, Garland

B

2nd of 11areas in Garland
Overall score 67 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Garland overall: B-

Northwest Garland covers part of Garland, TX, home to about 21,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 11 areas we score in Garland. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

  • Heat wave risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
21,760
Median rent
$1,610
Median home value
$309,000
Household income
$79,400
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
60%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Garland

Northwest Garland is an area in Garland with about 21,800 residents, homes built around 1980, a mix of owners and renters and 37% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 11 areas in Garland, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Garland

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Garland

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

Northwest Garland report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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 $1,610, homes cost 3.9x income.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $79,400, 2.5% unemployed.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    75 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.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 28 min, 13% work from home.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    31% have a bachelor’s degree.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    18% of adults uninsured.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    60% of homes owner-occupied.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Garland compared with Garland

Better than Garland

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 31%5 points higher than Garland (25%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 53%5 points lower than Garland (58%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 18%5 points lower than Garland (23%)

Worse than Garland

  • Home value to income: 3.9x9% higher than Garland (3.5x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 60%2 points lower than Garland (62%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CEthridge ElementaryElementary, Garland ISD0.9 mi
  • BWebb MiddleMiddle, Garland ISD1.3 mi
  • AN Garland High SchoolHigh, Garland ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Garland

Median rent in Northwest Garland is $1,610 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 $309,000, 14% higher than the Garland median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,088 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGarlandTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Garland$1,610$1,641$1,403
Median home value14% higher than Garland$309,000$270,800$283,800
Home value to income9% higher than Garland3.9x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points lower than Garland53%58%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points lower than Garland60%62%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Garland2.1%4.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Garland198019781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,088
Mortgage payment
$1,691
Property tax
$396
Median rent, for comparison
$1,610

Based on a $309,000 home in Northwest 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 income4% higher than Garland$79,400$76,320$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Garland2.5%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Garland8.1%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Garland31%25%34%
Average commute5% lower than Garland28 min30 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Garland13%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Garland1.8%1.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Garland96%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
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northwest Garland

Under 1824%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6438%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White26%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Black16%
Asian20%
Other or more than one race3.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in Garland

  1. 1BSpringParkMedian rent $1,990
  2. 3BNorth GarlandMedian rent $1,840
  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-Central MansfieldMansfield
  2. B-Horizon LakeLeander
  3. C-South ArlingtonArlington

Questions about Northwest Garland

Is Northwest Garland a good place to live?

Northwest Garland covers part of Garland, TX, home to about 21,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 11 areas we score in Garland. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Garland?

Median rent in Northwest Garland is $1,610 a month, about the same as the Garland median. The median home is worth $309,000, 14% higher than the Garland median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Garland.

What schools serve Northwest Garland?

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

This area groups 11 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.