Hills of Firewheel, Garland
Updated June 22, 2026 · 677 residents
Hills of Firewheel is a dense, suburban residential community in Garland, Texas, characterized by its highly walkable layout and well-maintained streetscapes. While the area offers a calm, quiet atmosphere with minimal noise, it lacks significant local commercial amenities and faces challenges regarding air quality.
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About Hills of Firewheel
The Hills of Firewheel is a planned residential tract defined by its uniform housing and integrated road networks. It maintains a high level of visual appeal and provides residents with a quiet living environment, as acoustic comfort remains a notable strength of the area. According to iHuus data, the neighborhood achieves a high walkability score, making it easy for residents to navigate the local streets on foot, despite the lack of nearby retail or entertainment destinations.
While the area benefits from strong flood safety and a peaceful suburban character, potential residents should consider the trade-offs regarding local air quality and limited access to neighborhood-level services. The community is served by the Garland Independent School District and sits within reach of Plano Independent School District resources. It is best suited for individuals or families who prioritize a quiet, pedestrian-friendly residential setting over proximity to urban nightlife or dense commercial activity.
Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities
Residential spacing provides a moderate level of separation between homes. According to iHuus data, this area offers slightly more distance between neighbors than the Garland average.
Pedestrian infrastructure is exceptional here, featuring wide sidewalks on both sides of the street and ample crossings. According to iHuus data, this level of accessibility is significantly higher than the Garland average.
Large residential properties and frequent upscale amenities create a highly manicured environment. According to iHuus data, the visual quality of this area is notably higher than the Garland average.
Connected green spaces and wide, low-traffic paths make this area more suitable for dog walking than the Garland average, according to iHuus data.
A blend of dense residential tracts and green open spaces provides a landscape similar to the Garland average. According to iHuus data, residents will find a mix of planned suburban housing and scattered pockets of woodland or golf course greenery.
Residential life here is primarily defined by quiet streets and open green spaces with very few local businesses or commercial destinations. This level of activity is consistent with the average found throughout Garland.
Acoustic levels are notably lower than the Garland average, with noise typically limited to infrequent distant traffic or trains. According to iHuus data, residents can expect a tranquil environment with minimal local disturbances.
Frequent unhealthy air quality levels pose a significant risk to sensitive groups. This area experiences worse air conditions than the Garland average, according to iHuus data.
Minimal industrial activity defines the area, though a few utility structures and warehouses are located along the western edge. This level of industrial proximity is slightly lower than the Garland average due to the presence of these small utility buffers.
Health insurance access is notably higher here than the average seen across Garland, according to iHuus data.
Political views in this area are evenly distributed between conservative and liberal leanings. This represents a more moderate ideological split than is typically found across the wider Garland area, according to iHuus data.
Residents will find a balanced distribution of age groups, ranging from young adults to older populations. This demographic spread is very similar to the broader Garland area, according to iHuus data.
Flood safety in this area is significantly higher than the Garland average. While some residual risk exists within the 500-year floodplain, according to iHuus data, the neighborhood remains largely stable.
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| Dimension | Hills of Firewheel | Almeta,Bonita, Bella Vista |
|---|---|---|
| 🚶 Walkabilityavg 7.61 | ||
| 🔊 Acoustic Comfortavg 4.47 | ||
| 🤫 Privacy Indexavg 5.66 | ||
| 🎨 Visual Appealavg 6.66 | ||
| 🐕 Dog Friendlinessavg 6.45 | ||
| 🗺️ Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.72 | ||
| ✨ Neighborhood Vibeavg 4.25 | ||
| 🏥 Health Insurance Coverageavg 4.8 | ||
| 🌿 Air Qualityavg 3.41 | ||
| 🏭 Industrial Proximityavg 8.38 | ||
| 🌊 Flood Safetyavg 3.27 | ||
| 🗳️ Ideological Leanavg 6.34 | ||
| 👥 Population Age Profileavg 4.65 | ||
| 🔥 Fire Safety | ||
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Hills of Firewheel Rankings
School Districts Serving Hills of Firewheel
Garland ISD is a solid, high-performing district characterized by its unique 'Choice of School' model and a heavy emphasis on specialized magnet and CTE pathways. With nearly a third of its campuses achieving top-tier ratings and its high schools serving as regional anchors, the district demonstrates strong academic results and infrastructure stability through successful bond-funded modernizations. While a performance gap exists between elite magnet programs and traditional neighborhood schools, and some growth-related overcrowding persists in areas like Rowlett, the district's proactive management of teacher retention and school safety maintains its standing as a stable and desirable educational organization.
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Plano ISD is a high-performing academic powerhouse in North Texas, characterized by an exceptional concentration of 10/10 rated schools and prestigious senior high schools that serve as national leaders in college readiness. Despite its academic dominance, the district is currently in a state of operational 'right-sizing,' navigating a multi-million dollar budget deficit and school consolidations due to enrollment shifts and high local housing costs. While these fiscal pressures and the 'pressure-cooker' academic culture are noted by the community, the district's proactive facility planning, strong teacher quality, and consistent ability to produce top-tier student outcomes maintain its status as a premier stable organization.
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Below average outcomes; significant attendance and academic challenges.
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