Firewheel Estates, Garland

Updated · 959 residents

Firewheel Estates is a quiet, low-density residential neighborhood in Garland, Texas, characterized by its scenic green spaces and proximity to major regional transit corridors. The area offers a tranquil environment for residents, balanced by convenient access to local dining and daily amenities.

Key Highlights

Moderate PrivacyModerate WalkabilityUpscale VisualsExcellent For DogsOpen Rural SpaceQuiet and Car-DependentModerate Traffic NoisePoor Air QualityPurely ResidentialHigh Insurance CoverageLargely ConservativeDiverse Age RangeHigh Flood Safety
Map showing the location of Firewheel Estates, Garland, TX
Explore full map

About Firewheel Estates

Firewheel Estates is defined by its spacious residential layout and strong emphasis on outdoor accessibility, making it a highly favorable location for dog owners. The neighborhood maintains a calm atmosphere, benefiting from significant open green spaces that contrast with the nearby highway infrastructure. While the area is primarily residential, it provides easy access to essential retail and casual dining options, serving as a stable environment for those seeking a slower pace of life within the Garland metropolitan region. Residents are served by the Garland Independent School District, which is known for its diverse magnet and career-technical education programs.

Living in this area involves a trade-off between the quiet, suburban feel and a lower level of walkability, as most daily errands require a vehicle. The neighborhood experiences moderate noise levels primarily from nearby road traffic, though it remains notably peaceful compared to more dense urban centers. With high flood safety ratings and strong health insurance coverage metrics, the area is well-suited for families and individuals who prioritize stability, outdoor space, and a predictable, low-traffic living environment.

Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities

Privacy Index
Score: 6 out of 10

Residential spacing offers a moderate level of separation between neighbors, providing slightly more buffer than the Garland average.

Ranked #1 in Garland →
Walkability
Score: 7 out of 10

Sidewalks are available on one side of the street alongside safe crossings, though pedestrian connectivity is slightly below the Garland average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #63 in Garland →
Visual Appeal
Score: 7.9 out of 10

Large residential properties and frequent upscale amenities create a more polished landscape than the Garland average. According to iHuus data, the area is characterized by spacious driveways and well-maintained estate-style homes.

Ranked #22 in Garland →
Dog Friendliness
Score: 9.7 out of 10

Abundant large parks, trails, and open spaces provide significantly more recreational opportunities for pets than the typical Garland neighborhood. According to iHuus data, the area offers extensive space for outdoor activity.

Ranked #5 in Garland →
Urban-Rural Index
Score: 8.8 out of 10

Expansive landscapes and significant undeveloped land characterize this area, providing a much more rural feel than the typical Garland setting. According to iHuus data, the environment is defined by sparse building density and large open spaces.

Ranked #2 in Garland →
Neighborhood Vibe
Score: 3.8 out of 10

Daily activity is concentrated around major thoroughfares and scattered dining hubs, making most errands dependent on a vehicle. According to iHuus data, the area offers a more subdued atmosphere than the Garland average, characterized by low-density spaces and tranquil pockets near local parks.

Ranked #41 in Garland →
Acoustic Comfort
Score: 5.8 out of 10

Steady traffic sounds from a nearby busy street are present, though acoustic comfort levels remain higher than the Garland average according to iHuus data.

Ranked #16 in Garland →
Air Quality
Score: 2 out of 10

Frequent unhealthy air quality levels pose significant risks to sensitive groups. According to iHuus data, the air quality in Firewheel Estates is worse than the Garland average.

Ranked #66 in Garland →
Industrial Proximity
Score: 9.7 out of 10

Industrial presence is virtually nonexistent here, offering a much cleaner environment than the Garland average. Residents can enjoy a landscape free from warehouses, factories, or hazardous facilities.

Ranked #35 in Garland →
Health Insurance Coverage
Score: 8.5 out of 10

Health insurance access is significantly higher in this area than in the rest of Garland, according to iHuus data. Residents benefit from a much greater proportion of insured individuals compared to the city average.

Ranked #7 in Garland →
Ideological Lean
Score: 2.2 out of 10

Political leanings in this area are notably more conservative than the Garland average, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #85 in Garland →
Population Age Profile
Score: 5.6 out of 10

Residents will find a varied demographic profile that is more evenly distributed across age groups than the Garland average. This mix includes a balanced presence of young adults, families, and older residents, according to iHuus data.

Ranked #6 in Garland →
Flood Safety
Score: 7.2 out of 10

Flood risk is significantly lower here than in most of Garland. While some residual risk remains due to the area's location within a 500-year floodplain, iHuus data indicates a much more stable environment compared to the city average.

Ranked #14 in Garland →

Address-Level Insights for Firewheel Estates

iHuus Neighborhood Intelligence Insights

Get address-level neighborhood insights for Firewheel Estates

  • Street-level scores — see how individual blocks compare, not just neighborhood averages
  • Micro-zone boundaries — identify quiet pockets, flood boundaries, and walkable clusters before you visit
  • 15 dimensions in full — walkability, noise, air quality, school quality, insurance coverage, population age profile, urban/rural index, and more
  • Boundary risk alerts — know if your address sits near a block boundary where scores drop, the kind of detail no listing will ever mention
  • School insights — individual school ratings and insights, not just district-level data
  • Compare before you commit — side-by-side data across neighborhoods, down to block precision

No credit card required

Compare with Any Neighborhood

Compare with
DimensionFirewheel EstatesAlmeta,Bonita, Bella Vista
🚶
Walkabilityavg 7.61
Score: 7 out of 10
Score: 5.5 out of 10
🔊
Acoustic Comfortavg 4.47
Score: 5.8 out of 10
Score: 4.2 out of 10
🤫
Privacy Indexavg 5.66
Score: 6 out of 10
Score: 6 out of 10
🎨
Visual Appealavg 6.66
Score: 7.9 out of 10
Score: 6 out of 10
🐕
Dog Friendlinessavg 6.45
Score: 9.7 out of 10
Score: 4.4 out of 10
🗺️
Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.72
Score: 8.8 out of 10
Score: 6.5 out of 10
Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.25
Score: 3.8 out of 10
Score: 3.4 out of 10
🏥
Health Insurance Coverageavg 4.8
Score: 8.5 out of 10
Score: 4.2 out of 10
🌿
Air Qualityavg 3.41
Score: 2 out of 10
Score: 4 out of 10
🏭
Industrial Proximityavg 8.38
Score: 9.7 out of 10
Score: 7.5 out of 10
🌊
Flood Safetyavg 3.27
Score: 7.2 out of 10
Score: 2.7 out of 10
🗳️
Ideological Leanavg 6.34
Score: 2.2 out of 10
Score: 5.2 out of 10
👥
Population Age Profileavg 4.65
Score: 5.6 out of 10
Score: 4.4 out of 10
🔥
Fire Safety
Score: not available
Score: not available
🏫
School Quality
Score: not available
Score: not available

School Districts Serving Firewheel Estates

Garland Independent School District
Grades K–1269 schoolsRatings 4–10/10
7/10
Austin Acad For ExcellMiddle
10/10
Classical Center At Brandenburg MiddleMiddle
10/10
Luna ElElementary
10/10
Lakeview Centennial H SHigh
10/10
N Garland H SHigh
10/10
Shorehaven ElElementary
10/10
Classical Center At Vial ElElementary
10/10
Walnut Glen Acad For ExcelElementary
10/10
Bradfield ElElementary
10/10
Garland H SHigh
10/10
B H Freeman At Golden Meadows ElElementary
10/10
Hillside Acad For ExcelElementary
10/10
Jackson Technology CenterMiddle
10/10
Kimberlin Acad For ExcelElementary
10/10
Northlake ElElementary
10/10
Watson Technology CenterElementary
10/10
John W Armstrong ElElementary
10/10
Parsons Pre-K CtrPrekindergarten
10/10
Keeley ElElementary
10/10
Cisneros Pre-K CtrPrekindergarten
10/10
Beaver Technology CenterElementary
10/10
Abbett ElElementary
10/10
Sachse H SHigh
10/10
B G Hudson MiddleMiddle
8/10
Heather Glen ElElementary
8/10
Roach ElElementary
8/10
Toler ElElementary
8/10
Bullock ElElementary
8/10
Spring Creek ElElementary
8/10
Daugherty ElElementary
8/10
Hickman ElElementary
8/10
Montclair ElElementary
8/10
O'banion MiddleMiddle
8/10
Weaver ElElementary
8/10
Herfurth ElElementary
8/10
Rowlett H SHigh
8/10
Vernal Lister ElElementary
8/10
Handley Stem ElElementary
8/10
Webb MiddleMiddle
8/10
Naaman Forest H SHigh
8/10
Caldwell ElElementary
6/10
Back ElElementary
6/10
Davis ElElementary
6/10
Ethridge ElElementary
6/10
Sam Houston MiddleMiddle
6/10
Md Williams ElElementary
6/10
Sellers MiddleMiddle
6/10
Robert B Sewell ElElementary
6/10
Cooper ElElementary
6/10
Rowlett ElElementary
6/10
Shugart ElElementary
6/10
S Garland H SHigh
6/10
George Washington Carver ElElementary
6/10
Liberty Grove ElElementary
6/10
Coyle Middle Technology Center For Math & ScienceMiddle
6/10
Lyles Collegiate MiddleMiddle
6/10
Southgate Stem ElElementary
6/10
Club Hill Stem ElElementary
6/10
Norma Dorsey ElElementary
6/10
Bussey MiddleMiddle
4/10
Vernon Schrade MiddleMiddle
4/10
Steadham ElElementary
4/10
Nita Pearson ElElementary
4/10
Couch Collegiate Prep ElElementary
4/10
Katherine Stephens ElElementary
4/10
Garland AecOther
Not rated
Memorial Pathway Academy H SHigh
Not rated
P A S S Learning CtrHigh
Not rated
Gilbreath-Reed Career And Technical CenterHigh
Not rated

School Insights for Firewheel Estates

School Insights

See what's really behind every school rating near Firewheel Estates

  • Individual school ratings — each school's own score with outcome context, not just a district average
  • Enrollment & class size data — student-to-teacher ratio and how it compares to the state average
  • Full demographics breakdown — ethnicity and gender composition for every school in the enrollment zone
  • Every school in the district — all schools within the enrollment boundary ranked by rating, not just the closest one
  • Grade levels & benchmarks — elementary through high school, with below/above state-average flags

No credit card required

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Firewheel Estates a good neighborhood for dog owners?
Yes, the neighborhood is exceptionally well-suited for dog owners. It features significant open green spaces and quiet streets that provide ample room for walking and outdoor activity.
What school district serves Firewheel Estates?
The neighborhood is served by the Garland Independent School District. The district is recognized for its unique choice-of-school model and a wide range of specialized magnet and career-technical education pathways.
How is the noise level in Firewheel Estates?
The area maintains a moderate acoustic environment with an average noise level of approximately 58 decibels. Most of this sound is attributed to nearby road traffic, while railroad and aviation noise are negligible.