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18 discussions from residents and visitors

detroitvibes2022

Couple moving to Garfield from out of state

Hey everyone, I'm retired and Poverty rate is 13.0%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $1,612 for rent here. With a population of 32,502, Garfield is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The ...

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stlmama2024

Just moved to Garfield, any tips?

Hey folks, I'm single, late 40s, and Rent is about $1,612/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Should I be concerned? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know...

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Anna Walker

What's it really like living in Garfield?

Alright, Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $454,300, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,502 people. Rent is about $1,612/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which...

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Shirley N.

Co-working spaces in Garfield?

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $454,300, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $75,701 in Garfield. Crime rate is something to consider -Garfield sits at 159.9 per 100K. With a population of 32,502, Garfield is a sm...

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Samuel H.

Working remotely from Garfield

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $1,612 for rent here. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Adrian Moore

How is Garfield for outdoor activities?

Hi all, The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,612 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience?

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Emily A.

Housing in Garfield compared to Austin

Hi all, It's a a smaller city city with about 32,502 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any advice would be great.

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Lily Hall

Things that make Garfield unique

Longtime lurker here, The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Samuel H.

Grocery stores in Garfield -recommendations?

I'm retired and With a population of 32,502, Garfield is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,612 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Would love some local perspective.

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Adrian Moore

Best coffee shops in Garfield?

Alright, The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,612/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 13.0%, which is around average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lo...

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Evelyn Clark

Raising a family in Garfield -thoughts?

I'm a college student here and With a population of 32,502, Garfield is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,612/month for a decent place. Median household income is $75,701, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $75,701 in Garfield. Traffic can be rough during rush ho...

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stlmama2024

Remote worker thinking about Garfield

First post here. I'm originally from Albuquerque and Poverty rate is 13.0%, which is around average. With a population of 32,502, Garfield is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $454,300, which is pretty steep. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perf...

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Quinn Perez

Best and worst neighborhoods in Garfield

So, Household incomes average around $75,701 in Garfield. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I overthinking this? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. D...

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Henry Davis

Is Garfield walkable?

I grew up here but left for a while. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Any help is appreciated.

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Shirley N.

What surprised you most about Garfield?

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $454,300 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The food scene here is sur...

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Anna Nelson

Relocating to Garfield, NJ -pros and cons?

I work in insurance and You can expect to pay around $1,612 for rent here. Poverty rate is 13.0%, which is around average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do? Cheers. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work h...

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