At a Glance
Median Income
$60,536
$31,293 per capita
Home Value
$199,600
Zillow: $278,125
Median Rent
$944/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
10.4% 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+
3.8 / 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 $60,536 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,293. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,669 business establishments, including 1,237 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garfield is $199,600 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,125. Median rent is $944/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
22.1% of adults in Garfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garfield has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population586
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density623/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,536
Per Capita$31,293
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,600
Rent$944
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$278,125
Housing Units257
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain17.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,496 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Garfield was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
819 declared natural disasters on record.