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Garfield, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bergen County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
32,502
Population
15,404/sq mi density
$75,701
Median Income
$36,260 per capita
$454,300
Home Value
$564,596 Zillow
$1,612
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
160
Violent Crime/100K
1,944 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$75,701 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$454,300 home value, $1,612/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
160 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Garfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8798°N, 74.1083°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bergen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newark Liberty International (EWR) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0417 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 24.5 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.35 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 85 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Garfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.0").