Garland, Texas

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Back to Garland, TX housing info, Dallas County, Texas, TX smaller cities, TX small cities, All Cities. Homes for Sale in Garland. Search By Bed, Bath, and Price Range! Garland Apartments for Rent We are giving away $1000 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures! General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Garland, TX Dallas County Population in July 2008: 218,577. Population change since 2000: +1.3%   Males: 108,329   (49.6%) Females: 110,248   (50.4%) Median resident age:   31.7 years Texas median age:   32.3 years Zip codes: 75040, 75041, 75042, 75043, 75044, 75045, 75046, 75047, 75048, 75049. Garland Zip Code Map Estimated median household income in 2008: $51,255 (it was $49,156 in 2000) Garland:   $51,255 Texas:   $50,043 Estimated per capita income in 2008: $21,695 Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $117,700 (it was $86,200 in 2000) Garland:   $117,700 Texas:   $126,800 Median gross rent in 2008: $852. Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2008: 11.0% (6.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 14.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 15.4% for other race residents) Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip codes: 75040, 75041, 75042, 75043, 75044. Garland, TX residents, houses, and apartments details Profiles of local businesses: CAM Audio, Inc. Elite Expert Business Outsourcing Solutions Priority Inspections Inc Leslie B. Kuerbitz, ma,lpc, & assoc., pllc City Garage Sarah Touchstone, Realtor Meineke Econo Car Care Centers Put your B&M business profile right here for free. 20,000 businesses already created their profiles! Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses Search for:  near:   Races in Garland: White Non-Hispanic (53.3%) Hispanic (25.6%) Other race (12.0%) Black (11.9%) Vietnamese (3.1%) Two or more races (2.9%) Asian Indian (1.4%) American Indian (1.1%) Other Asian (0.9%) Chinese (0.8%) Filipino (0.5%) (Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races) Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Garland: 89.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Garland, Texas on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Garland is mentioned 4,252 times on our forum: Garland/Rowlett v. Frisco?  (48 replies) I want to know about Garland, Tx  (39 replies) What do you guys think should happen to the guy that killed the two men in Garland?  (89 replies) What to do in Garland  (30 replies) So is Garland a good place?  (58 replies) Please provide some zip codes in Garland and Richardson...  (15 replies) Latest news from Garland, TX collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations Ancestries: German (9.1%), United States (8.1%), Irish (7.5%), English (7.3%), French (2.0%), Italian (1.7%). Current Local Time: CST time zone Land area: 57.1 square miles. Population density: 3827 people per square mile   (average).

Latitude: 32.91 N, Longitude: 96.64 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -35,969 (-16.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 27,007 (25.9%)

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Garland, Texas business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Here:	8.8%
Texas:	8.1%

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	1.51
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Garland, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Garland-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 264% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/25/1994, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.5 miles away from the Garland city center killed 3 people and injured 48 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 12/13/1984, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.9 miles away from the city center injured 28 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Garland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 84% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1997 at 03:26:41, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 43.2 miles away from Garland center
On 6/8/2004 at 00:15:09, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 98.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/2002 at 02:18:13, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/31/2008 at 05:01:54, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 23.4 miles away from Garland center
On 5/31/2002 at 09:57:10, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/5/2006 at 18:46:23, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 89.4 miles away from Garland center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Birthplace of: Derrick Dockery - 2005 NFL player (Washington Redskins, born: Sep 7, 1980), Jordan Black - 2005 NFL player (Kansas City Chiefs, born: Jan 28, 1980), Quincy Morgan - 2005 NFL player (Pittsburgh Steelers, born: Sep 23, 1977), Ike Diogu - College basketball player (Arizona State Sun Devils), Jason Arbet - College basketball player (Texas Southern Tigers), Jason Thompson - Major League Soccer player (DC United, born: Nov 22, 1981), Justin Edwards - College football player (Iowa Hawkeyes), Ken Tutt - College basketball player (Oral Roberts Golden Eagles), Terrel Harris - College basketball player (Oklahoma State Cowboys).

Political contributions by individuals in Garland, TX

• Ganze Ranch Airstrip Airport (Runways: 1)
• Bmcg Heliport
• Faulkner Point Heliport
• Garland/Dfw Heloplex Heliport
• Superturf Heliport
• Madeira Airpark Stolport

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Notable locations in Garland: Zion Road Interchange (A), Chaha Road Interchange (B), Eastern Hills Country Club (C), Eastern Hills Golf Course (D), Garland Sewage Disposal (E). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Garland include: Perfect Praise Church of God in Christ (A), Philadelphia Pentecostal Church (B), Praise Temple Assembly of God Church (C), Emmanuel Baptist Church (D), Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church (E), Christ Fellowship Baptist Church (F), Saint Davids Episcopal Church (G), Church of Christ (H), Ascension Lutheran Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Garland Cemetery (1), Miles Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map Reservoir: Soil Conservation Service Site 11 Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Spring Creek (A), Long Branch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map Parks in Garland include: Troth Abion Park (1), Rivercrest Park (2), Audubon Park Recreation Center (3), Peavy Park (4), Tinsley Park (5), Embree Park (6), Bass Park (7), Groves Park (8), Rosehill Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map Tourist attractions: Acrylic & Glass Exhibits (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 3617 Dividend Drive) (1), A.i.m. Services (Aquariums; 3113 Ranch Dr.) (2), Country Club Bingo (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1416 Castle Drive) (3), Amf (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1950 Plaza Drive) (4). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map Hotels: Best Western Lakeview Inn (1635 East Interstate 30) (1), Carousel Motel (3211 Forest Lane) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map Court: County of Dallas (715 Rowlett Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Average household size:

This city:	2.9 people
Texas:	2.7 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	75.7%
Whole state:	71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	4.5%
Whole state:	4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

• Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
• Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Garland, TX

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• La Quinta Inn Garland, 12721 I-635, Garland, TX 75041, Phone: (972) 271-7581, Fax: (972) 271-1388
• Motel 6 #0620 Garland, 436 W I-30 & Beltline, Garland, TX 75043, Phone: (214) 226-7140
• Best Western Lakeview Inn, 1635 East I-30, Garland, TX 75043, Phone: (800) 528-1234
• Delux Inn, 3635 Leon Rd, Garland, TX 75041, Phone: (972) 864-1802
• Comfort Inn, 3536 W Kingsley Rd, Garland, TX 75041, Phone: (800) 866-3501
• Days Inn, 3645 Leon Rd, Garland, TX 75041, Phone: (972) 840-0020, Fax: (972) 840-1280
• Ramada Inn, 1821 NW Hwy, Garland, TX 75041, Phone: (972) 278-5070
• Oakwood/seven Oaks, 2001 W Campbell Rd, Garland, TX 75044, Phone: (972) 392-4747, Fax: (972) 404-0998
• 6 other hotels and motels

Here		55.1%
USA		50.2%

7.51% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($42,163 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.51%
Texas average:	8.37%

0.18% of residents moved from foreign countries ($350 average AGI)

Dallas County:	0.18%
Texas average:	0.20%

from Tarrant County, TX	1.03% ($37,173 average AGI)
from Collin County, TX	0.86% ($57,456)
from Denton County, TX	0.66% ($41,483)

7.90% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($49,794 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.90%
Texas average:	7.44%

0.08% of residents moved to foreign countries ($691 average AGI)

Dallas County:	0.08%
Texas average:	0.11%

to Collin County, TX	1.34% ($53,347 average AGI)
to Tarrant County, TX	1.22% ($41,399)
to Denton County, TX	1.00% ($48,858)

• Fire: 913
• Hazardous Condition: 672
• Service Call: 4
• Good Intent Call: 11

• #12 on the list of "Top 100 cities with lowest ratio of median house value to median household income (pop. 50,000+)"
• #76 on the list of "Top 100 high-educated but low-earning cities (pop. 50,000+)"
• #90 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest median household income and median resident age less than 35 (pop. 50,000+)"
• #93 on the list of "Top 100 biggest cities"

• #56 (75040) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Belizean first ancestries"
• #83 (75040) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Soviet Union first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
• #91 (75048) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Iraqi first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"

• #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest lead air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m³)"
• #25 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2003 (pop 50,000+)"
• #29 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
• #30 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (8-hour) air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
• #49 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"