Why Live in Axe
Axe, a neighborhood in Garland, Texas, features primarily brick exterior ranch-style homes. These homes often include inground pools and entertainment areas, sitting on tree-covered, nearly quarter-acre lots on sidewalk-lined streets. Residents enjoy local parks such as Wynne Park, which has a spray ground, walking trails, grills and picnic tables, and Rick Oden Park, home to the Jon Comer Skatepark and renovated baseball fields. Dining options include Cuquita’s, with authentic Mexican food and homemade tortillas, Gold Mine Café for American cuisine and Lit’s Kitchen for sandwiches and salads. A Walmart Neighborhood Market is conveniently located 2 miles away for groceries. The City of Garland hosts events like Big Art Day at the Granville Arts Center, 4 miles away, featuring local artists and live entertainment. Axe is 2 miles from Interstate 635, providing access to downtown Dallas, 15 miles away, and downtown Fort Worth, 48 miles away. The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is 28 miles from the neighborhood, and the closest hospital, White Rock Medical Center, is 5 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Axe a good place to live?
Axe is a good place to live. Axe is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Axe is a suburban neighborhood. Axe has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.7 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $86,846 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 15.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Axe are home owners, with 40.5% of residents renting and 59.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Axe can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Axe neighborhood guide.
Is Axe, TX a safe neighborhood?
Axe, TX is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Axe?
The median home price in Axe is $294,950. If you put a 20% down payment of $59,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,450 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $62K a year to afford the median home price in Axe. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Axe is $87K.
What are the best public schools in Axe?
The best public schools that serve Axe are:
What are the best private schools in Axe?
The best private schools that serve Axe are:
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Are home prices dropping in Axe?
Yes, home prices in Axe are down 17% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Axe, TX
On average, homes in Axe, Garland sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Axe, Garland over the last 12 months is $285,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$285,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$287,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$174
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median List Price
$294,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%