At a Glance
Median Income
$141,250
$71,884 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
24.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
9.6% smoking rate
How Garey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garey a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garey residents earn a median household income of $141,250 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,884. The unemployment rate stands at 24.1% (569% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,497 business establishments, including 1,253 restaurants.
Education
20.6% of adults in Garey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garey has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population38
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$141,250
Per Capita$71,884
Unemployment24.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$41,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$646,468
Housing Units25
Rent Burden33.4%
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.6%
Premature Death6,123/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain13.3 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation386 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 62%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations57
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Garey was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.