Be king of your own hill in Garland, Texas

Looking for an apartment to rent in Dallas, Texas? The crowded apartment market can make searching for a new place stressful. One great idea is to broaden your search beyond the immediate Dallas area. Check out the suburbs, including the city of Garland.

Garland is located northeast of Dallas and is considered one of the best places to live in the United States. The city is known for its historic downtown, numerous local parks, and famous hat company.

Demographics in the city are heavily weighted toward younger, middle income families, with few seniors. The median age is 32 years old, and median family income is $55,000 per year. The majority of households are married couples living together. Local schools are strong and recreation opportunities are available for all ages.

Garland’s history dates back to the late 1800s, when the city developed around a railroad depot. Major population gain got going after World War II. Today, the population of Garland is over 225,000 residents.

Housing in Garland includes many single family residential neighborhoods as well as plenty of apartments with reasonable price ranges. Numerous large companies are in the area, including Raytheon Intelligence, a major military contractor; Sears, Atlas Copco, and International Truck.

Living in Garland gives you the opportunity explore acclaimed amenities like the Rowlett Creek Preserve Mountain Bike Trail, which is a great biking spot for beginners, or the Spring Creek Forest Preserve and Park Preserve, home to over 650 species of plants and animals.

If you feel like you know a little about Garland already, it may be because you’re a fan of the animated comedy TV show King of the Hill, which is based in Garland and created by Mike Judge, who was inspired by his hometown for setting and characters.

Ready to look for a place to live in Garland? Check out the Dallas apartments.

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