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.
Median Household Income
$76,320
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,641
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$270,800
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
Average AQI
55.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,596
Per month
Avg Home Value
$348,880
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Garland?
The cost of living index for Garland is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Garland?
The median gross rent in Garland is $1,641 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Garland?
The median household income in Garland is $76,320 per year.
What is the median home value in Garland?
The median home value in Garland is $270,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Garland?
Garland has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 55.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Garland?
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
