Here's what it costs to live in Garland, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,641 per month, while the typical home is valued around $270,800. Households earn a median of $76,320 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 55. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$76,320
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,641
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$270,800
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
246,844
Latest estimate
Median Age
35 yrs
Census ACS
55.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
15
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,470
Per month
Avg Home Value
$305,460
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 75040 | — | $1,494 | $221,800 |
| ZIP 75041 | — | $1,266 | $193,700 |
| ZIP 75042 | — | $1,239 | $200,600 |
| ZIP 75043 | — | $1,399 | $236,300 |
| ZIP 75044 | — | $1,625 | $282,000 |
| ZIP 75048 | — | $1,677 | $328,700 |
| ZIP 75081 | — | $1,646 | $323,700 |
| ZIP 75082 | — | $1,813 | $449,900 |
| ZIP 75089 | — | $1,724 | $313,100 |
| ZIP 75098 | — | $1,844 | $328,200 |
Showing top 10 of 15 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
48°F
July Avg
87°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
44.0
fair
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
74.9%
The cost of living index for Garland is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Garland is $1,641 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Garland is $76,320 per year.
The median home value in Garland is $270,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Garland has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 55.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
