Garland, TX Median Home Price 2026: $283,276

Zillow ZHVI data through August 2026 | Typical value -3.3% YoY | +12.5% over 5 years | Balanced Market (modeled) | ~32 days on market (est.)

Quick answer: The typical home value in Garland, Texas is $283,276 (Zillow Home Value Index, data through August 2026), down 3.3% year over year and up 12.5% over five years. Typical rent is $1,556/month (Zillow Observed Rent Index, Aug 2026), a price-to-rent ratio of 15.2. At the 6.76% Freddie Mac 30-year average (September 10, 2026) with 20% down, owning the typical home costs about $2,014/month including estimated tax and insurance. Days on market (about 32), price per square foot (roughly $99) and the balanced market label are Amortio modeled estimates, not MLS statistics.

Market snapshot · Zillow Research data

Garland, TX home value snapshot (Aug 2026)

Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI, Aug 2026): $283,276, -3.3% YoY, +12.5% over 5 years, +79.9% over 10 years. Typical rent (Zillow ZORI, Aug 2026): $1,556/mo (-0.2% YoY).

MetricGarlandSource
Typical home value$283,276Zillow ZHVI, Aug 2026
1-year change-3.3% (-$9,667)Zillow ZHVI
5-year change+12.5% (from $251,801)Zillow ZHVI
10-year change+79.9%Zillow ZHVI
Typical monthly rent$1,556/mo (-0.2% YoY)Zillow ZORI, Aug 2026
Price-to-rent ratio15.2 (value ÷ 12 months of rent)Computed from ZHVI ÷ ZORI
Monthly cost to own (20% down, 6.76%)$2,014/mo (+$458 vs rent)Computed; Freddie Mac PMMS rate September 10, 2026
Income needed (28% housing ratio)$86,314 vs $58,520 est. median household incomeComputed
CountyDallas CountyZillow
Metro areaDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (CBSA 19100)OMB CBSA delineation
Zillow city size rank#118 of ~21,000 U.S. cities trackedZillow

Last 12 months of typical home value in Garland

Sep 2025 to Aug 2026: $291,592 to $283,276 (-2.9%). Month-over-month change shown in the right column.

MonthTypical value (ZHVI)vs prior month
Sep 2025$291,592,
Oct 2025$290,368-0.42%
Nov 2025$289,425-0.32%
Dec 2025$288,893-0.18%
Jan 2026$288,516-0.13%
Feb 2026$288,027-0.17%
Mar 2026$287,051-0.34%
Apr 2026$285,880-0.41%
May 2026$284,730-0.40%
Jun 2026$283,913-0.29%
Jul 2026$283,484-0.15%
Aug 2026$283,276-0.07%

Down-payment scenarios on the $283,276 typical home at 6.76%

ScenarioDown paymentLoanP&ITotal w/ tax, ins., MIIncome at 28%
3.5% down (FHA-style)$9,915$273,361$1,775/mo$2,443/mo (incl. ~$125 MI)$104,700
5% down$14,164$269,112$1,747/mo$2,413/mo (incl. ~$123 MI)$103,414
10% down$28,328$254,948$1,655/mo$2,315/mo (incl. ~$117 MI)$99,214
20% down$56,655$226,621$1,471/mo$2,014/mo$86,314

Payment math: 30-year fixed at the 6.76% Freddie Mac PMMS national average (September 10, 2026), estimated property tax at 1.8% of value, insurance at 0.5% of value, and mortgage insurance at roughly 0.55%/year when the down payment is under 20%. Lender quotes, local tax bills, insurance and HOA dues will differ.

Data sources
  • Typical home value, 1-year, 5-year and 10-year change, county and monthly series: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, data through August 2026.
  • Typical rent: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), all homes plus multifamily, smoothed, data through August 2026.
  • Mortgage rate: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey 30-year fixed average of 6.76% for the week of September 10, 2026 (via FRED MORTGAGE30US).
  • Price-to-rent ratio, monthly cost, down-payment scenarios and income needed are computed by Amortio from the figures above. Days on market, price per square foot, months of supply, list-to-sale ratio, homes sold, median household income and foreclosure rate are Amortio modeled estimates.

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Search answer
Median home price in Garland, TX: $283,276

Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) typical home value for Garland, data through August 2026: the mid-tier typical value is the cleaner benchmark for "median" and "average home price" searches because it is less distorted by unusually expensive sales.

Monthly ownership estimate
$2,014/mo at 20% down

Includes principal, interest, estimated property tax and insurance using a 6.76% planning mortgage rate.

Affordability signal
Stretched (4.8x income)

Compare this against rent, mortgage rate, property tax and income before treating a list price as affordable.

Planning estimate, not an appraisal

This page is built for mortgage planning and market research. The ownership estimate assumes 20% down, a 30-year fixed loan at the 6.76% Freddie Mac PMMS average (September 10, 2026), estimated property tax, and a 0.5% annual insurance estimate. The typical home value is a Zillow index value for the city as a whole, not a valuation of any specific property. Confirm property-specific value, taxes, insurance, HOA dues and lender terms before making a purchase decision.

Typical Home Value (Zillow ZHVI, Aug 2026)
$283,276
YoY Change
-3.3%
Price / Sq Ft
$99
Days on Market
32

The typical home value in Garland, Texas is $283,276 (Zillow Home Value Index, data through August 2026), which is below the tracked-city median of $379,909. Zillow's index shows Garland home values down 3.3% over the past year and up 12.5% over the last five years. With a population of 246,018 and an estimated median household income of $58,520, the price-to-income ratio stands at 4.8x, making Garland stretched for the average household.

Garland Median Home Price & Housing Market Conditions

Home value, YoY and 5-year appreciation are Zillow ZHVI figures (Aug 2026). Price per square foot, days on market, months of supply, list-to-sale ratio, homes sold, and foreclosure rate below are Amortio model estimates for planning comparisons, not MLS, Redfin, Realtor.com, or ATTOM data. The tracked-city benchmark column is the median / average across the 564 cities on Amortio.

MetricGarlandTracked-City Benchmark
Typical Home Value (Zillow ZHVI, Aug 2026)$283,276$379,909
YoY Appreciation (ZHVI)-3.3%+1.2%
5-Year Appreciation (ZHVI)+12.5%City-specific
Price per Sq Ft$99$185
Days on Market32 days45 days
Months of Supply4.53.5
List-to-Sale Ratio99.6%99.0%
Monthly Homes Sold166,
Foreclosure Rate0.63%0.45%

Home Value Trends in Garland

Zillow Home Value Index for Garland: the 1-year-ago and 5-year-ago values are implied by the ZHVI -3.3% YoY and +12.5% 5-year changes (data through August 2026).

5 Years Ago (Aug 2021)
$251,801
+12.5% since then
1 Year Ago (Aug 2025)
$292,943
-3.3% since then
Current (Aug 2026)
$283,276
Zillow ZHVI typical value

Using the Zillow index, a homeowner who purchased a typical home at $251,801 five years ago in Garland would have gained roughly $31,475 in value, a +12.5% change before transaction costs. Over the past year alone, the typical home lost $9,667 in value.

Affordability in Garland, TX

Median Income
$58,520
Price-to-Income
4.8x
Monthly Rent (Zillow ZORI, Aug 2026)
$1,556
Price-to-Rent (ZHVI ÷ ZORI)
15.2x

With an estimated median household income of $58,520 and a typical home value of $283,276 (Zillow ZHVI, Aug 2026), the price-to-income ratio in Garland is 4.8x. A ratio below 3x is generally considered affordable, while above 5x indicates significant affordability challenges. The typical monthly rent of $1,556 (Zillow ZORI) compared to estimated monthly ownership costs of $2,014 gives a rent-vs-buy ratio of 1.29. That ownership estimate includes approximately $1,471 in principal and interest,$425 in property tax, and $118 in insurance, or about 41% of the city median monthly income. In Garland, renting may be more cost-effective in the short term, though homeownership builds long-term wealth.

Property Taxes in Garland

Amortio uses an estimated statewide effective property tax rate of 1.8% for Texas; local rates in Garland can differ. On a home valued at $283,276, the estimated annual property tax bill is $5,099, or approximately $425/month. Property taxes are an important factor in the total cost of homeownership and can significantly impact affordability. Amortio's estimated cost of living index for Garland is 93.5 (100 = national average), suggesting living costs are below the national average.

Methodology & Home Value Data Sources

How we calculate Garland home values and property taxes: The home value, appreciation and rent figures on this page are Zillow Research index values (data through August 2026, page generated September 17, 2026). Market-speed, income and tax fields are Amortio planning estimates, not a live data feed; use the linked sources to verify current values.

  1. Typical home value, 1-year and 5-year change, and typical rent come from the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) and Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), Zillow Research, data through August 2026. ZHVI is the smoothed, seasonally adjusted typical value of mid-tier homes in the city (35th to 65th percentile), which behaves like a median but is not a median sale price. Population and income are rounded Amortio planning inputs; compare them with the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and the FHFA House Price Index (HPI).
  2. Price per square foot, days on market, months of supply, list-to-sale ratio, homes sold, and foreclosure rate are modeled estimates, not MLS or listing-portal data.
  3. Payment math uses the 6.76% 30-year fixed national average from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) for the week of September 10, 2026 (via FRED), not a personalized quote.
  4. Property tax rate is an estimated statewide effective rate applied to every city in the state; verify local rates with the county assessor or the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy property tax database.
  5. Cost of living index is an Amortio estimate (100 = national average); for official price data see BLS Consumer Price Index regional data.

Authoritative home value data sources:

Disclaimer: The typical home value is a city-level Zillow index value (ZHVI, Aug 2026), not an appraisal or a valuation of any specific property; Zillow is not affiliated with Amortio. Actual market value requires a professional appraisal. Property tax estimates are approximations, verify with the Garland county assessor for exact rates. Market conditions change rapidly; the Zillow data is refreshed monthly, the modeled fields are not a live feed.

Reviewed by Elena Farrow · Zillow data through August 2026, page data generated September 17, 2026 · Verify current figures against the latest FHFA HPI and Census ACS releases

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Garland, TX?

The typical home value in Garland, Texas is $283,276 according to the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI, all homes, mid-tier, data through August 2026). That is down 3.3% year over year and up 12.5% over five years. ZHVI is a smoothed, seasonally adjusted typical value, not a median sale price or an appraisal; verify a specific property against comparable sales.

Is Garland a buyer's or seller's market?

Amortio's modeled market indicators classify Garland as a balanced market, with an estimated 4.5 months of supply, about 32 days on market, and a list-to-sale ratio near 99.6%. These are model estimates, not MLS statistics. Estimated supply and demand are relatively balanced.

Are home values going up in Garland?

Not right now. Zillow's Home Value Index shows the typical Garland home value down 3.3% over the past year (data through August 2026). Over five years the ZHVI is up 12.5%, meaning a typical home worth about $251,801 five years ago is worth about $283,276 now, and up 79.9% over ten years. Check the FHFA House Price Index for the official metro trend.

Is it better to rent or buy in Garland?

The typical monthly rent in Garland is $1,556 (Zillow Observed Rent Index, Aug 2026, -0.2% YoY), while the estimated monthly cost of owning the typical $283,276 home is about $2,014 with 20% down at 6.76%, including estimated property tax and insurance. The price-to-rent ratio (typical value divided by a year of typical rent) is 15.2. On these figures, renting is cheaper month to month, though homeownership builds equity over time.

Similar Budget Markets Across the US

Buyers comparing the $283,276 price point in Garland can also review these indexable markets with similar median home values:

Chicago, IL
Median: $334,030 | +5.2% YoY
Philadelphia, PA
Median: $233,728 | +0.1% YoY
Dallas, TX
Median: $305,765 | -1.7% YoY
Jacksonville, FL
Median: $285,103 | -0.8% YoY
Fort Worth, TX
Median: $295,800 | -1.8% YoY
Columbus, OH
Median: $247,002 | -1% YoY
Indianapolis, IN
Median: $230,020 | -0.8% YoY
Louisville, KY
Median: $263,130 | +1.2% YoY

Home Values in Other Texas Cities

Houston, TX
$261,740 | -2.3% YoY
San Antonio, TX
$247,453 | -2.2% YoY
Dallas, TX
$305,765 | -1.7% YoY
Austin, TX
$497,418 | -3.7% YoY
Fort Worth, TX
$295,800 | -1.8% YoY
El Paso, TX
$238,475 | +2.2% YoY

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Disclaimer: Home value data for Garland, Texas is based on the Zillow Home Value Index (Zillow Research, data through August 2026), the Zillow Observed Rent Index and Amortio estimates. Actual home values may vary based on property condition, location within the city, and current market conditions. Index values lag recent transactions by about a month and are revised by Zillow over time. Last data refresh: September 17, 2026.