Living in Garland, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Garland · Census data 2020–2024
Garland has 370 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $69,688 (about the same as the Tennessee median), the median home value is $234,200, the median rent is $880/month.
Garland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Garland at a glance
- Population
- 370
- Median age
- 43State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $69,688State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $234,200State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $880/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Garland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Tennessee median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Garland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Garland the median home value is $234,200, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $880 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,192 a month in housing costs.
Garland median household income
The median household income in Garland is $69,688 and the income per person is $32,378. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Garland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 162
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.52
Garland demographics
- Population
- 370
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 147
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Garland ›
Education in Garland
13.8% of adults 25 and older in Garland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Garland
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Garland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garland | 370 | $69,688 | $234,200 | $880 |
| Burlison | 398 | $64,250 | $172,700 | $888 |
| Gilt Edge | 516 | $77,031 | $192,600 | $1,000 |
| Covington | 8,587 | $42,254 | $185,900 | $933 |
| Brighton | 2,889 | $80,882 | $214,100 | $1,204 |
| Randolph | 252 | $60,568 | $306,800 | — |
| Munford | 6,588 | $89,531 | $244,400 | $1,176 |
| Atoka | 10,385 | $89,663 | $320,700 | $1,237 |
| Henning | 977 | $40,781 | $72,500 | $668 |
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What is the median household income in Garland, TN?
The median household income in Garland is $69,688, about the same as the Tennessee median of $69,595 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Garland?
The median home value in Garland is $234,200, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Garland?
The median gross rent in Garland is $880 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Garland, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Tennessee median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Garland?
The median age in Garland is 43 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Garland?
The average commute to work in Garland is 31 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Garland?
The unemployment rate in Garland is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Garland?
13.8% of adults in Garland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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