At a Glance
Median Income
$71,607
$34,275 per capita
Home Value
$64,200
Zillow: $411,494
Violent Crime
373/100K
3,716/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
70.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
303 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garfield residents earn a median household income of $71,607 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,275. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 51,913 business establishments, including 3,614 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garfield is $64,200 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $411,494. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Garfield reports 373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,716/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Garfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
70.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garfield has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,424
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density202/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,607
Per Capita$34,275
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$202,653M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,851
Housing
A+
Home Value$64,200
Rent
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$411,494
Housing Units783
Rent Burden47.6%
Crime
F
Violent373/100K
Property3,716/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation397 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+70.9%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Garfield was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 3,614 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 160 fatal vehicle crashes.
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