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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Garland

Affordable Housing in Garland, TX

Garland has 20 income-based rental properties totaling 2,526 units, offering meaningful options in a city where the median rent is $1,641 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With about 38 percent of residents renting, affordable housing plays an important role in the local market. Inspected properties here have strong track records, with all 5 scored buildings rated good or excellent.

20
Properties
2,526
Total units
91/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,641/mo

Affordability in Garland, TX

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Garland is $1,641 and the median household income is $76,320 annually, with renters making up 38% of households. Garland's 633 income-restricted units across 7 HUD-assisted properties can offer meaningful savings for renters who qualify.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
241 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Garland Police Department's FBI Crime Data Explorer reporting, Garland had a violent crime rate of 241 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 64 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Garland

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Garland rates 64 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability, 26 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 41 for bikeability. Scores reflect conditions near the tracked assisted properties, not the city as a whole.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
71 schools · 6 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 71 schools across 6 districts serve Garland, including 41 elementary, 10 middle, 10 high, and 10 other schools. Ratings and quality vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address before making a decision.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$76,320 median income

Cost of Renting in Garland, TX

The median household income in Garland is $76,320 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The citywide median rent is $1,641 per month, according to the same source, which can stretch budgets for lower-income renters -- making income-restricted housing an important resource in the area.

  • Median household income: $76,320/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Citywide median rent: $1,641/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 38% of Garland residents rent their homes (Census ACS 5-Year)

Garland has 7 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 633 units, offering an alternative for renters who qualify for affordable or subsidized housing.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 7 HUD-assisted properties in Garland have been mapped for flood zone exposure. Of those, 1 property falls within a high-risk flood zone. Renters considering that property may want to ask about flood insurance requirements and review FEMA flood maps for the specific address.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 91/100(5 of 20 scored)
90+ (3)70–89 (2)No score (15)

20 properties on the map

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Renting in Garland, TX

Garland is a large suburban city in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, where 38 percent of households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The citywide median rent is $1,641 per month and the median household income is $76,320 per year, also per Census ACS 5-Year data, giving helpful context for what affordable housing options here can mean in practice.

Affordable Housing Supply

Garland has 7 HUD-assisted or income-based properties with a combined 633 units tracked by Lease Lantern. Of the 5 properties with inspection scores, 3 rated excellent and 2 rated good -- a strong overall picture with no fair or poor scores on record.

Flood Risk

All 7 properties have been mapped against FEMA flood zone data. 1 property carries a high flood-risk designation, so renters should confirm a specific building's flood zone before signing a lease and consider renter's insurance with flood coverage.

Getting Around

According to Walk Score, Garland rates 64 (Somewhat Walkable), 26 for transit (Some Transit), and 41 for bikeability. Most residents will rely on a car for daily errands, though some trips can be made on foot.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer data reported by the Garland Police Department, the city recorded a violent crime rate of 398 per 100,000 residents in 2024.

Schools

Garland is served by 6 school districts with 71 public schools -- including 41 elementary, 10 middle, 10 high, and 10 other campuses -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

A Closer Look at Garland

Eligibility & how to apply

Texas income limits (2026)Texas public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Texas

Helpful guides

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