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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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$454,300
61% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,612/mo
39% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
45.4%
31% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
12,130
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$454,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$564,596
Median Sale Price
$585,000
Median List Price
$699,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
45.4%
Owner-Occupied
54.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$1,612/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,475/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
125 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
6
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$394
Active Inventory
33
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
45.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $454,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $564,596 |
| Median Sale Price | $585,000 |
| Median List Price | $699,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $394 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,612 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,475 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 125 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Active Inventory | 33 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $394 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 45.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 54.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 12,130 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 30.9% |