At a Glance
Median Income
$70,250
$42,423 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $369,360
Median Rent
$477/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
13.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
11.6% 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
3.4 / 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 $70,250 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,423. The unemployment rate stands at 13.1% (264% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,499 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garfield is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $369,360. Median rent is $477/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
12.0% of adults in Garfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garfield has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population295
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density364/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,250
Per Capita$42,423
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,860M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,097
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent$477
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$369,360
Housing Units170
Rent Burden20.8%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,113/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation1,429 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Garfield was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.