At a Glance
Median Income
$141,250
$71,884 per capita
Violent Crime
427/100K
2,960/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
18.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
330 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
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 18.4% (411% 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.
Safety & Crime
Garey reports 427 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,960/100K.
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 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population38
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans34.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$141,250
Per Capita$71,884
Unemployment18.4%
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%
Crime
F
Violent427/100K
Property2,960/100K
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.6%
Premature Death6,123/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.2 in/yr
AQI48 (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
Broadband22.0%
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.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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