Dallas-Fort Worth metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Garland, TX
$329,000Median listing price
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About Garland
Garland is a city in Dallas County with portions extending into Collin and Rockwall counties, northeast of Dallas; population was 246,018 at the 2020 census, making it the 13th-most-populous city in Texas (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). It has DART rail and bus access to downtown Dallas.
Home prices in Garland
The median listing price in Garland is $329,000.
Top places in Garland
- Firewheel Town Center — open-air shopping and dining hub.
- Historic Downtown Garland — the square, Granville Arts Center, and DART station.
- Hawaiian Falls Garland — seasonal waterpark.
- Spring Creek Forest Preserve — old-growth bottomland trails.
- Lake Ray Hubbard — boating and lakeside parks on the east side.
Commuting from Garland
- Approximate drive to downtown Dallas: ~25–35 minutes via I-30 or the Bush Turnpike (approximate); DART rail also connects downtown.
- Approximate drive to downtown Fort Worth: ~55–65 minutes via I-30 (approximate).
Garland FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Garland, TX?
The median listing price in Garland is $329,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Garland, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Dallas: ~25–35 minutes via I-30 or the Bush Turnpike (approximate); DART rail also connects downtown.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.