Why Live in Axe
Axe, a neighborhood in Garland, Texas, features predominantly brick exterior ranch-style homes built between the 1950s and 1980s. These homes often include inground pools and entertainment areas, sitting on nearly a quarter-acre of tree-covered, sidewalk-lined streets. Residents enjoy several local parks, such as Wynne Park, which offers 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, known for its authentic Mexican food and homemade tortillas, Gold Mine Café for American cuisine, and Lit’s Kitchen for sandwiches and salads with delivery service. 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 from Axe, 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. Students in Axe attend schools within the Garland Independent School District, with South Garland High School offering an early college program in partnership with Eastfield College.
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 $290,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $58,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,470 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $63K a year to afford the median home price in Axe. 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?
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Home Trends in Axe, TX
On average, homes in Axe, Garland sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Axe, Garland over the last 12 months is $285,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$285,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$288,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$176
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Last 12 months Home Sales
53
Median List Price
$290,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%