Garland, TX GIS Map
Garland is a city in Dallas County, Texas, with a population of about 246,018. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Dallas County
- Population
- 246,018
- Elevation
- 554 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.9126, -96.6389
- ZIP codes (9)
- 75040, 75041, 75042, 75043, 75044, 75045 …
- Land area
- 56.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Garland, TX
Garland is a city in Dallas County, Texas, with portions extending into Collin and Rockwall counties. It is northeast of Dallas and is a part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. In 2020, it had a population of 246,018, making it the 93rd-most-populous city in the United States and the 13th-most-populous city in Texas. Garland is the third largest city in Dallas County by population and has access to downtown Dallas via public transportation including two DART Blue Line stations and buses.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Garland
- Rowlett, TX4 mi
- Richardson, TX6 mi
- Plano, TX8 mi
- Mesquite, TX10 mi
- Dallas, TX13 mi
- Allen, TX13 mi
- Carrollton, TX15 mi
- Irving, TX19 mi
Other Cities in Dallas County
GIS Data for Garland, TX
The Garland map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Garland without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Garland Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
246,844
Households
81,954
Median household income
$76,320
Median age
35 years
Median home value
$270,800
Median gross rent
$1,641/mo
Owner-occupied homes
61.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
Below poverty level
13%
Land area
56.9 sq mi
Population density
4,341 / sq mi
County
Garland Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
226,876
April 2020 (estimates base)
246,191
July 2024 estimate
250,431
Change 2010-2020
+8.5%
Change 2020-2024
+1.7%
Photos of Garland
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons, taken in or near Garland. Credits and licenses are shown in the larger view.
Soils of Garland
General soil map unit at the city center: Houston Black-Heiden-Altoga
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- D (very slow infiltration, high runoff)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 22.8 cm
- Typical slope
- 3%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Houston Black32%
Vertisols · Udic Haplusterts
- Heiden18%
Vertisols · Udic Haplusterts
- Heiden13%
Vertisols · Udic Haplusterts
- Altoga11%
Inceptisols · Udic Haplustepts
- Tinn7%
Vertisols · Typic Hapluderts
- Wilson6%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Vertic Haplustalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Garland
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Richardson, Tx weather station, elevation 678 ft, 8.4 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Aug · avg high 95°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 36°F
Annual precipitation
41.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 56 | 60 | 69 | 75 | 83 | 90 | 94 | 95 | 87 | 78 | 66 | 57 |
| Avg low °F | 36 | 40 | 48 | 55 | 64 | 71 | 75 | 74 | 67 | 56 | 46 | 38 |
| Precip. in | 2.78 | 3.37 | 3.56 | 3.52 | 5.18 | 3.83 | 2.22 | 2.48 | 3.30 | 5.26 | 3.04 | 3.37 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Garland
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Dallas County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 99.7 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- HailVery High
- Cold WaveVery High
- Heat WaveVery High
- TornadoVery High
- Ice StormVery High
- Inland FloodingVery High
- Winter WeatherVery High
- Strong WindVery High
- LightningVery High
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- WildfireRelatively Low
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Garland FAQ
What county is Garland in?
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Garland, Texas is located in Dallas County.
What is the population of Garland?
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Garland has a population of about 246,018, making it the number 13 of the 100 Texas cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Garland?
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The elevation of Garland is approximately 554 feet (169 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Garland?
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ZIP codes for Garland include 75040, 75041, 75042, 75043, 75044, 75045, 75046, 75047, 75049.
What time zone is Garland in?
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Garland is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Garland from Austin?
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Garland is about 194 miles from Austin, the capital of Texas, in a straight line.
How far is Garland from Houston?
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Garland is about 230 miles from Houston, the largest city in Texas listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Garland?
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Cities near Garland include Rowlett, TX (4 miles); Richardson, TX (6 miles); Plano, TX (8 miles); Mesquite, TX (10 miles); Dallas, TX (13 miles).
Local notes for Garland, TX
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