At a Glance
Median Income
$70,909
$39,776 per capita
Home Value
$197,200
Zillow: $469,414
Median Rent
$858/mo
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
15.2% smoking rate
How Garfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garfield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garfield residents earn a median household income of $70,909 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,776. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 955 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garfield is $197,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $469,414. Median rent is $858/month, with 16.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
13.7% of adults in Garfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garfield has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population468
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density150/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,909
Per Capita$39,776
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$2,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$882
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,200
Rent$858
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$469,414
Housing Units218
Rent Burden16.7%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,328/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation1,368 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Garfield was built in 1989.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.