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Courtyard Apartments is in the Heart of a Regional Dual Market Employment Ecosystem with a Growing Workforce and an Average Sub-30 Minute Drive

The Courtyard Apartments is strategically positioned amid a dense concentration of employment hubs. Within a sub-30-minute commute to the northwest lies Richardson’s Telecom Corridor—one of the region’s premier economic engines, home to more than 600 technology companies. To the south, Garland’s expansive industrial base adds another 300-plus manufacturing firms, creating a powerful dual-market employment ecosystem surrounding the property.

400,000 Jobs are within a 30 minute drive of Courtyard Apartments — Estimate is derived from BLS May 2024 DFW occupational employmentshares a reasonable 30-minute drive-shed assumption; figures are directional and not a point-in-time headcount.

A Mature, Jobs-Rich Market Supporting Long-Term Housing Performance

With an estimated unemployment rate of just 3.8%, Garland, Texas functions as a mature, workforce-driven housing market anchored by a deep industrial base of more than 300 manufacturers and strong “close-to-work” commuting patterns. The Garland Economic Development Department identifies manufacturing and distribution as the city’s leading industry sectors, with major employers—including Garland ISD, the City of Garland, Kraft Heinz, Sherwin-Williams, and Epiroc—located only minutes from The Courtyard Apartments. This diversified employment ecosystem, paired with a mean commute time of 29.7 minutes, supports durable renter demand for well-positioned workforce housing and reduces reliance on any single employer, strengthening long-term occupancy stability.

Multifamily Fundamentals Strengthen as Construction Slows Down

Multifamily Construction is cooling across the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), which will reduce future competitive supply pressure. DFW construction activity has been contracting for 13 consecutive quarters with a significant
slowdown expected in 2026. This regional sharp trend of construction slowdown also applies to the Garland area as fewer new multifamily projects are being constructed which will ease supply pressure and improve fundamentals over the next 2 years.

Nearby Job Growth Accelerates Workforce Housing Demand

The Kraft-Heinz Company | Approx. Distance: 2.2 miles | Est. No. of Employees: 843

The Kraft-Heinz Company is undertaking a significant multi-year modernization and capacity expansion at its Garland facility, investing $143 million to upgrade existing production lines and adding new manufacturing capabilities. City officials have characterized the initiative as a major economic catalyst for the area, noting that it is expected to create roughly 200 new jobs as the project scales. Industry summaries describe the eort as a phased buildout extending through 2026, underscoring its long-term relevance to Garland’s growing advanced manufacturing base and the company’s continued commitment to the region.

Epiroc Drilling Tools | Approx. Distance: 4.3 miles | Est. No. of Employees: 800

Epiroc, a manufacturing facility producing equipment and tooling for the drilling, mining, and natural-resources industries, recently completed a new automation-focused center on its Garland campus—reinforcing Garland’s role in advanced mining equipment innovation and customer-facing technology deployment. The investment underscores Epiroc’s continued commitment to modernizing operations and accelerating the adoption of automated solutions that improve safety, productivity, and consistency in the field. It also positions the Garland site as a hub for demonstrating next-generation capabilities to customers, supporting training, testing, and real-world application of evolving automation technologies.

Massimo Motor Sports |Approx. Distance: 3.5 miles | Est. No. of Employees: 125

Massimo’s Garland operation functions as a combined corporate HQ and a 376,000 SF industrial campus with multiple assembly lines, a large parts department, and 30+ loading docks. The company assembles/manufactures and quality-controls its products (including golf carts and other powersports lines), manages parts and inventory, and ships finished units through a large-scale distribution setup. Massimo announced it is transitioning production/assembly of the MVR Golf Cart series to its Garland, Texas facility, positioning the shift around tighter quality control and domestic-market alignment. An earlier separate announcement in 2024 touted a 90,000 SF warehouse expansion to accommodate the company’s motor/marine vertical growth.

Kandi Technologies Group | Approx. Distance: 4.6 miles |Est. No. of Employees: 35

Kandi announced its Garland manufacturing facility officially commenced operations at its 74,758 SF facility. Kandi assembles electric golf carts, bringing final assembly, quality control, and distribution functions to North Texas. The plant is part of the company’s broader strategy to localize U.S. production, shorten supply chains, and improve delivery timelines for dealers across the southern and western United States. In addition to assembly operations, the site supports parts warehousing and after-sales service, positioning the location as both a manufacturing and logistics hub. The investment further reinforces Garland’s growing role as a center for light electric vehicle production and advanced mobility equipment manufacturing.

Daisy Brand | Approx. distance: 4.5 miles |Est. No of Employees: 200

Daisy Brand continues work on its $24,000,000 Research and Innovation Center buildout on its 56,000 SF facility slated for completion in July/Aug. Local leadership continues to position Garland as a manufacturing-strong, open-for-business city—supporting industrial reinvestment, proactive outreach to manufacturers with expansion plans, and continued growth from long-tenured operators.

Following is a partial list of manufacturing / industrial employers that are within a few minutes commute time from The Courtyard Apartments (Listed by size of Employer).

Mexico Foods | Mexico / El Rancho Grocery Food Distribution | Approx. Distance: 4.5 miles Est. No. of Employees: 1,500+
RHE Hatco | Manufacturer of Hats (Stetson & Resisto Brandsl) | Approx. Distance: 2.6 Miles | Est. No. of Employees: 370
Garrett Metal Detectors | Manufactures Metal Detectors & Security Detection Products | Approx. Distance: 2.5 miles | Est. No. of Employees: 250
COSTCO Logistics | Delivery hub for Appliances, Furniture & TVs | Approx. Distance: 3.0 miles | Est. No. of Employees: 240
Global Gourmet Food Solutions | Food Manufacturer Specializing in Asian/Latin Cuisines | Approx. Distance: 3.4 miles | Est. No. of Employees: 200+
Automatic Products Corporation | Contract Manufacturer Producing Precision-Machined Parts | Approx. Distance: 2.1 Miles | Est. No. of Employees: 100
Sherwin-Williams – Coatings & Packaging | Approx. Distance: 1.8 miles | Est. No. of Employees: 87
M&M Manufacturing – Manufacturer of Sheet Metal/HVAC | Approx. distance: 2.0 miles | Est. No. of Employees: 70+
Classic American Manufacturing – Apparel / Caps | Approx. Distance: 3.5 miles | Est. No. of Employees: 50+