The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75044 sells for about $351,000, or $183 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 75 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 75044 — Garland
The 75044 housing market shows signs of stability with a median sale price of $351,000, reflecting a modest year-over-year increase. While sales volume has decreased, the market remains somewhat competitive, driven by limited inventory and steady demand from families and professionals. Note that some specific metrics like price cut percentage were not available at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking established suburban neighborhoods with convenient access to the Richardson and Dallas employment cores. It appeals to buyers looking for value in a mature, well-connected community.
Median prices moved up 3.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 75 days on market with 1.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
32% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 6.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 75044, Dallas County TX
Crime rates in the area are generally consistent with suburban Dallas-Fort Worth averages, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains active community outreach programs to address neighborhood safety.
The area is served by the Garland Independent School District, which offers a variety of magnet and specialized programs. Schools in this ZIP are generally rated as average to above-average within the regional context.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional hail, typical of North Texas. Flood risk is generally low, though localized drainage issues can occur in older developments.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Richardson Telecom Corridor and major employers in Garland. Infrastructure improvements focus on maintaining arterial road capacity to support established residential density.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents have convenient access to the President George Bush Turnpike and US-75, facilitating commutes to major employment hubs in Richardson, Plano, and Downtown Dallas. Public transit options are limited, making personal vehicle use the primary mode of transportation.
The area features several community parks and is near the Spring Creek Forest Preserve, offering trails and green space. Shopping and dining options are concentrated along major corridors like North Garland Avenue.
The rental market is stable with moderate demand driven by proximity to regional employment centers. Vacancy rates remain low, and the market is characterized by a mix of single-family rentals and established apartment communities.
The local economy is anchored by the nearby Richardson Telecom Corridor and diverse manufacturing and retail sectors in Garland. The area maintains strong economic ties to the broader Dallas-Plano-Irving metropolitan division.
The area is served by a network of major highways including the President George Bush Turnpike, providing critical connectivity to the DFW metroplex. Public transit is limited to bus services provided by DART.
Development is focused on infill projects and the modernization of existing commercial centers to better serve the established residential population.
The Dallas Central Appraisal District performs annual market value assessments for all properties, with a focus on maintaining equity across residential and commercial classes.
Parcels are subject to taxes from the City of Garland, Dallas County, Garland ISD, and the Dallas County Community College District.
Property insurance premiums have seen upward pressure due to regional weather patterns, particularly hail and wind events common in North Texas.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games The Colony413.5 mi
- Cidercade Dallas4.714.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Dallas4.38.3 mi
- Interskate Roller Rink4.319.2 mi
- KidZania3.912.6 mi
- American Airlines Center4.614.5 mi
- Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas4.315.1 mi
- Fair Park4.513.8 mi
- Toyota Music Factory4.517.1 mi
- Grandscape4.713.5 mi
- The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden4.710 mi
- Cinemark Dallas XD and IMAX4.412.4 mi
- Cinemark West Plano XD and SCREENX4.610.9 mi
- Cinemark Legacy and XD4.57.6 mi
- Arbor Hills Nature Preserve4.811.9 mi
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science4.714.5 mi
- Dallas Museum of Art4.714.3 mi
- Fair Park4.513.8 mi
- The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza4.615 mi
- Museum of Illusions4.514.8 mi
- The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden4.710 mi
- Arbor Hills Nature Preserve4.811.9 mi
- Russell Creek Park4.610.7 mi
- Vitruvian Park4.710.6 mi
- George W. Bush Presidential Center4.610.5 mi
- Topgolf Dallas4.47.9 mi
- Topgolf Allen4.311.1 mi
- Brookhaven Country Club4.411.4 mi
- Golf Ranch Richardson4.75.1 mi
- Dallas Country Club4.611.6 mi
- Galleria Dallas4.59 mi
- NorthPark Center4.68.9 mi
- Allen Premium Outlets4.411.7 mi
- Stonebriar Centre4.512.5 mi
- Town East Mall4.211 mi
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport4.122 mi
- Dallas Love Field4.413.3 mi
- Arlington Memorial Hospital Heliport4.429.9 mi
- Capital One Lounge at DFW422.2 mi
- The Club DFW3.922.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A significant natural area featuring hiking trails and diverse wildlife.
A major open-air shopping and dining destination serving the region.
Deterministic aggregate of 4 researched properties in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 3 researched properties on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the researched-property base layer (within 12.5%).