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Garey, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Garey is a small town in California with a population of 38. Residents earn $141,250 per year, which is 88% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
38 Population 30/sq mi density
$141,250 Median Income $71,884 per capita
$368,200 Home Value
58°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$141,250 median income, 18.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$368,200 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $141,250
88% higher than US avg
Home Value $368,200
31% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.6%
39% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.0%
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.4%
411% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Garey Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population38
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans34.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$141,250
Per Capita$71,884
Unemployment18.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$41,425M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$368,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units25
Rent Burden33.4%

Health

Obesity24.0%
Uninsured6.1%
Smoking9.6%
Depression24.9%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation386 ft (118 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 62%
Commute31 min
Broadband22.0%
Libraries20

Is Garey a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Garey receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Garey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Garey is $141,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 88% above $75,149. This places Garey among higher-income communities. At 18.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Garey is $368,200, 31% above the national median. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Garey enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Garey has a population of 38 with a density of 30 people per square mile. The median age is 56.5 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.1%), with 7.9% Hispanic.

Population

38
Total Population
30
People / sq mi
56.5yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Garey vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.4%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.6%
28% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Garey vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Garey is $141,250, which is 88% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Garey vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$141,250
88% above US avg
Per Capita Income$71,884
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
IRS Avg AGI$108,768

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.4%
411% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)17,497
County GDP$41,425M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,253
Healthcare1,508
Retail1,476
Manufacturing521

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,996
214% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.99%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Garey is $368,200, 31% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$368,200
31% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden33.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units25
Median Year Built1984

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,996
214% above US avg
Effective Rate2.99%
In Garey, 24.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.1% of residents lack health insurance. 9.6% are current smokers. 24.9% report depression. 16.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Garey vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.0%
25% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
High Blood Pressure25.7%
Asthma10.6%
COPD4.3%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.6%
31% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity16.9%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress11.4%
Short Sleep32.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.3%
Uninsured6.1%
29% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,305
Dentists1:1,093
Mental Health1:150
Checkup Rate71.1%
Dental Visits67.0%
Premature Death6,123/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access92.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,508
Garey has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 18.2 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall18.2 inches
52% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation386 ft (118 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates34.8858°N, 120.3138°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06083
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 26.7-point margin. 22.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 35.1%
D 61.8%

Winner: Democrat by 26.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.6%
39% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+10.4%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density30/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access22.0%
Public Libraries20
Healthcare Facilities1,508
Restaurants1,253
Retail Stores1,476

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)36
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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