Garland, Texas has snagged the top spot in Texas as the number one city for women in the tech field, and it's also ranked ninth nationwide, as a fresh study from RealtyHop reveals. The study, which was released on February 27, took a deep dive into the potential for earning, housing market dynamics, opportunities tailored for women, and the perks of the location itself, according to the City of Garland.
Tech-savvy women looking to own their patch of Texas soil might find Garland's affordable housing market more than tempting. The study points out that homes in Garland hit the market at a median of $339,000, RealtyHop details showed, but that's not all, women in tech shelling out an average of $2,214 monthly to cover their mortgage and property taxes, what a deal. The focus was on cities that could offer women a shot at both a career in one of today's most lucrative fields and a chance at the American dream—homeownership.
But the tech world isn't all smooth sailing for women, who statistically pull in lower salaries than their male counterparts in many cities. This wage gap can slam the door on buying property for some, with average housing cost in Garland consuming 38% of median female income, though that's still the second lowest figure for the plight women face out of the study's top 10 cities, as per RealtyHop's findings.
Despite the hefty salaries the tech sector is known for and the comfortable perks thrown into the employment package, the reality remains that women frequently find themselves on the shorter end of the pay stick when compared to men, often not able to muster enough dough to swing a median-priced house solo; Garland, however, seems to be bucking that dismal trend, making it a beacon for women in tech who also want a place to call their own.
