Garland, TX Real Estate and Local Market Overview
The Garland, TX real estate market is ripe and ready for buyers who are thinking about moving to this picturesque suburb of Dallas. The average price is only $55 per square foot and the median sales price is a low $84,500. The average listing price of Garland houses for sale is $175,957. This includes both well-manicured pre-owned Garland real estate, as well as brand spanking new construction for those who prefer a new Garland property to call home for their family. There are numerous very popular neighborhoods to choose Garland houses for sale from, but the most popular seem to be Coomer Creek and Spring Park, where the average listing prices are between $135,098 and $267,124. Also, there are several neighborhoods South of Centerville and North of Rowlett Rd. and between Broadway and Lake Ray Hubbard that are very popular.
Garland, TX Market Summary
Garland, Texas is a 57.1 square mile suburb of Dallas that has been constantly growing since it was incorporated in 1891; and steady streams of Garland property sales are proof of that. Garland is in Dallas County and has a population of 226,876, which is 4,000 people per square mile, making it the 87th most highly populated city in the U.S. Garland is also part of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Garland residents are very proud of the fact that the city was ranked #67 in 2008 when it was included on Money Magazine and CNN’s list of the "Top 100 Places to Live".
For families with children, there are four school districts in Garland and they are Garland Independent School District (GISD) with 70 PK-12 schools, Mesquite Independent School District with 47, Richardson Independent School district with 55, and Responsive Education Solutions with 35. One attractive aspect of the GISD to many parents would be the fact that this particular school district does not have school zoning; therefore residents of that district can apply to any GISD school that they choose. There are also several high schools in the GISD and, in fact, Garland High School houses the district's international Baccalaureate program. The other area high schools are science, math and technology magnets as well as College and Career magnet schools. There are also several college campuses in Garland, including Amberton University and Richland College, offering both graduate and undergraduate degree programs, as well as courses in everything from Management Skills to Construction Skills.
Highways and Commuting
Interstates 30 and 635, as well as Garland Road (SH78), the Belt Line Loop and the President George Bush Turnpike serve the city of Garland for easy commuting. Running parallel to Garland road is the Kansas City Southern railroad tracks, which comes from Dallas and travels to the other side of Garland and into Wylie. The Dallas, Garland and Northeastern Railroads also serve industry all over the city of Garland. Light rail also has a presence in Garland and the DART Blue Line offers the Forest/Jupiter station and the Downtown Garland station for commuters and travelers alike. And, DFW (Dallas Fort Worth International Airport) is only 36 minutes away via the President George Bush Turnpike, for easy traveling to far-away places.
Garland Attractions
For entertainment and things to do in Garland, the options are endless. The Patty Granville Arts Center offers two very elegant proscenium theatres. One seats an amazing 720 people and the other 200. Inside the complex is the Plaza Theatre, which holds 350 theatergoers and there is also a 6,500 square foot Atrium with an elegant outdoor courtyard for receptions, trade shows, conventions and banquets. Another area of major interest to history buffs in Garland is the Garland Landmark Museum, which is in what used to be the 1901 Santa Fe Railroad Depot and houses displays of documents and artifacts dating back to 1850. For those who prefer their activities outdoors, Garland offers 2,800 acres of parkland, which includes 60 lush parks, as well as 6 well-designed recreation centers that offer enjoyable activities for young and old alike. Other exciting outdoor areas and attractions in and around Garland include Rowlett Creek Preserve and Mountain Bike Trails, Hawaiian Falls, the Surf and Swim facility at Audubon Park, the Firewheel Golf Park, an endless array of water sports on Lake Ray Hubbard and Lake Lavon, which is a Lake Ray Hubbard tributary.
At Estate Chase, we assist our clients in finding the exact Garland home for sale they desire and match them with local experts in all facets of the real estate industry. We can help you find the very best real estate for your family in Garland, TX or in a nearby Texas community. Please contact us today to get started.