Garland, TX vs Indianapolis, IN

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Garland

73.2

#772 nationally

vs

Indianapolis

73.5

#722 nationally

Garland leads in median household income ($71,044 vs $54,321). Garland leads in walk score (40 vs 31). Indianapolis leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 29.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Garland, TX Indianapolis, IN
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#772) 73.5 (#722)
Population 243,470 887,642
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $287,246 $232,142
Median Household Income $71,044 $54,321
Average Commute 29.7 min 24.1 min
Walk Score 40 31
Crime Level 6.4 Moderate-High
School Rating N/A 5.8
Cost of Living Index 102 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+22.2 D+27.7