Population 2,878 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Monica Park
Household size in Monica Park
| Period | Monica Park | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.38 | 3.10 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.96 | 3.11 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.01 | 3.18 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.53 | 3.04 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.85 | −0.06 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Monica Park are large by national standards, averaging 3.53 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 4.38 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Monica Park
| Period | Monica Park | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6 | 33.9 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 25.7 | 34.9 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 26.3 | 35.4 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.9 | 35.6 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +1.7 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Monica Park is young: half of its residents are under 29.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Monica Park
| Period | Monica Park | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 15.9% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 16.9% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 14.3% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 13.2% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in Monica Park (18.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Monica Park
Renters in Monica Park
| Period | Monica Park | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2% | 37.6% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.7% | 38.9% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.1% | 40.2% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.9% | 40.5% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +18.7 pts | +3.0 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Monica Park than nationally: 49.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 51.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Monica Park
| Period | Monica Park | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 8.9% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 7.7% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 6.5% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.4% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Monica Park: just 3.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Monica Park
| Period | Monica Park | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1977 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1978 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1978 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1981 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Monica Park is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Monica Park
| Period | Monica Park | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $956 | $1,041 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $986 | $1,047 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $976 | $1,272 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,674 | $1,762 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$717 | +$720 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Monica Park pays $1,674 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. That is in line with the rest of Garland. Rent takes 37.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Monica Park
Bachelor's degrees in Monica Park
| Period | Monica Park | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 21.1% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 21.1% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 22.4% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 26.4% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +5.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Monica Park: 2.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Monica Park
| Period | Monica Park | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.0% | 75.5% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 49.1% | 76.0% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 60.0% | 76.6% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 47.7% | 79.6% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −10.3 pts | +4.1 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over half of adults in Monica Park never finished high school, well above the national share: only 47.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Monica Park
| Period | Monica Park | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 8.2% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 9.6% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 4.8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Monica Park than nationally: unemployment was 7.2%, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Monica Park compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monica Park | 3.53 | 29.9 | 18.6% | 49.9% | 3.2% | 1960 | $1,674 | 2.3% | 47.7% | 7.2% |
| Chandler Heights | 3.39 | 28.6 | 15.6% | 43.9% | 4.8% | 1958 | $1,545 | 12.8% | 68.5% | 4.0% |
| Almeta-Bonita-Bella Vista | 3.41 | 30.2 | 13.2% | 45.3% | 6.1% | 1965 | $1,335 | 18.5% | 70.6% | 3.8% |
| New West | 2.50 | 32.3 | 30.3% | 65.6% | 5.7% | 1976 | $1,727 | 35.0% | 87.4% | 6.7% |
| Northeast Garland | 2.86 | 32.8 | 19.5% | 28.4% | 8.6% | 1986 | $1,733 | 23.1% | 89.8% | 2.8% |
| Coomer Creek | 3.19 | 40.3 | 3.3% | 18.6% | 4.4% | 1986 | $1,708 | 33.7% | 82.8% | 2.8% |
| Oaks | 3.03 | 44.2 | 22.1% | 14.7% | 3.5% | 1976 | $1,699 | 13.7% | 79.7% | 2.5% |
| Oakridge | 2.93 | 38.6 | 5.5% | 50.4% | 3.3% | 1985 | $1,691 | 40.4% | 86.0% | 3.8% |
| Apollo Arapaho and Camelot | 3.04 | 34.2 | 9.9% | 31.5% | 4.2% | 1978 | $1,795 | 31.2% | 79.7% | 2.1% |
| Northeast Dallas-White Rock | 2.52 | 36.5 | 11.5% | 55.5% | 10.8% | 1972 | $1,636 | 42.9% | 84.6% | 4.7% |
| Lake Highlands | 2.16 | 33.5 | 10.3% | 84.6% | 13.2% | 1985 | $1,489 | 45.6% | 85.3% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Monica Park. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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