Why Live in Golden Meadows
Golden Meadows in Garland, Texas, is a residential neighborhood located near both Dallas and Plano. The area is characterized by mid-century ranch homes and traditional brick residences, with most homes built between the 1940s and 1970s. The neighborhood features flat, quiet streets lined with mature trees, picket fences, and foliage like trumpet vines and crepe myrtles. Alamo Park, centrally located within Golden Meadows, offers picnic tables, a playground, and trails, while nearby Cullom Park provides athletic fields, courts, and additional picnic areas. The undeveloped Lakewood Tract Greenbelt to the south offers a natural habitat and forested area. Golden Meadows Elementary, Bussey Middle School, and the highly-rated North Garland High School serve the neighborhood's students. Dining options include Pink Coffee, Vitto’s Pizza & Grill, Del Rancho, Pollos La Pullita, Mi Pueblito Colombiano, and Temptations by Tammy, with Venezia’s Italian Café and Whataburger also nearby. For shopping, residents have access to Aldi, Kroger, Surma Grocery & Ethiopian Restaurant, and La Michoacana Meat Market. Historic downtown Garland, a few minutes southwest, offers additional dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Fitness Connection and Lavish Nail & Spa provide local exercise and self-care options, while Duck Creek Golf Club offers an 18-hole course. The Garland VA Medical Center is located in the southwestern corner of the neighborhood. Texas State Highway 78 and nearby DART rail stations provide convenient transportation options, with Garland about seven minutes away, Plano under half an hour, and Dallas just under an hour south.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Golden Meadows a good place to live?
Golden Meadows is a good place to live. Golden Meadows is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Golden Meadows is a suburban neighborhood. Golden Meadows has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.1 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $72,657 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 19.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Golden Meadows are home owners, with 35.4% of residents renting and 64.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Golden Meadows can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Golden Meadows neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Golden Meadows?
The median home price in Golden Meadows is $374,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $75,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,940 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $83K a year to afford the median home price in Golden Meadows. The average household income in Golden Meadows is $73K.
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Home Trends in Golden Meadows, TX
On average, homes in Golden Meadows, Garland sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Golden Meadows, Garland over the last 12 months is $387,400, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$387,400
Median Single Family Sale Price
$545,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$350,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$260,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$319
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median List Price
$374,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%