Population 3,271 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in New West
Household size in New West
| Period | New West | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 3.10 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 3.11 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.22 | 3.18 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 3.04 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.06 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in New West has 2.50 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.76, 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 New West
| Period | New West | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6 | 33.9 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.1 | 34.9 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 27.2 | 35.4 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.3 | 35.6 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.7 | +1.7 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
New West is young: half of its residents are under 32.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples.
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 New West
| Period | New West | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 15.9% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 16.9% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 14.3% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 30.3% | 13.2% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | −2.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in New West: 30.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
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 New West
Renters in New West
| Period | New West | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.6% | 37.6% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 55.4% | 38.9% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.0% | 40.2% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 65.6% | 40.5% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +3.0 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in New West rent: 65.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. More than four in ten owners (45.1%) have paid off their mortgages, 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 New West
| Period | New West | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 8.9% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 7.7% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 6.5% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 6.4% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in New West than nationally: 5.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Garland as a whole looks much the same.
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 New West
| Period | New West | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1977 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1978 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1978 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1981 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | −6 | +4 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in New West are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Garland overall, where the median home dates to 1981.
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 New West
| Period | New West | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $864 | $1,041 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $915 | $1,047 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,134 | $1,272 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,727 | $1,762 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$862 | +$720 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in New West costs $1,727 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. The picture is much the same across Garland. The typical renter here spends 28.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 New West
Bachelor's degrees in New West
| Period | New West | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 21.1% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 21.1% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 22.4% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.0% | 26.4% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.4 pts | +5.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in New West as nationally: 35.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Garland as a whole (26.4%).
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 New West
| Period | New West | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.9% | 75.5% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.5% | 76.0% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.5% | 76.6% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.4% | 79.6% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +4.1 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in New West never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Still, the rate is higher than in Garland as a whole (79.6%).
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 New West
| Period | New West | Garland | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 8.2% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 9.6% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 4.8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in New West: 6.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. 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).
New West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New West | 2.50 | 32.3 | 30.3% | 65.6% | 5.7% | 1976 | $1,727 | 35.0% | 87.4% | 6.7% |
| Oaks | 3.03 | 44.2 | 22.1% | 14.7% | 3.5% | 1976 | $1,699 | 13.7% | 79.7% | 2.5% |
| Monica Park | 3.53 | 29.9 | 18.6% | 49.9% | 3.2% | 1960 | $1,674 | 2.3% | 47.7% | 7.2% |
| Almeta-Bonita-Bella Vista | 3.41 | 30.2 | 13.2% | 45.3% | 6.1% | 1965 | $1,335 | 18.5% | 70.6% | 3.8% |
| Chandler Heights | 3.39 | 28.6 | 15.6% | 43.9% | 4.8% | 1958 | $1,545 | 12.8% | 68.5% | 4.0% |
| Northeast Garland | 2.86 | 32.8 | 19.5% | 28.4% | 8.6% | 1986 | $1,733 | 23.1% | 89.8% | 2.8% |
| Northeast Dallas-White Rock | 2.52 | 36.5 | 11.5% | 55.5% | 10.8% | 1972 | $1,636 | 42.9% | 84.6% | 4.7% |
| Coomer Creek | 3.19 | 40.3 | 3.3% | 18.6% | 4.4% | 1986 | $1,708 | 33.7% | 82.8% | 2.8% |
| Oakridge | 2.93 | 38.6 | 5.5% | 50.4% | 3.3% | 1985 | $1,691 | 40.4% | 86.0% | 3.8% |
| Urbandale-Parkdale | 2.97 | 36.7 | 19.1% | 41.0% | 6.8% | 1974 | $1,244 | 16.1% | 73.2% | 6.8% |
| Apollo Arapaho and Camelot | 3.04 | 34.2 | 9.9% | 31.5% | 4.2% | 1978 | $1,795 | 31.2% | 79.7% | 2.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Acorn, Oakland, CA · Yankee Hill, Milwaukee, WI · Winter Halter, Detroit, MI · Willow Park, Fargo, ND · Thousand Oaks, Berkeley, CA · College Grandview District, Dubuque, IA · City in the Hills, Bakersfield, CA · Almeta-Bonita-Bella Vista, Garland, TX · River Oaks-Brookhollow, Abilene, TX · Pill Hill, Oakland, CA
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 New West. 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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