At a Glance
Median Income
$99,583
$54,926 per capita
Home Value
$442,500
Zillow: $417,578
Median Rent
$1,706/mo
10.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
13.2% smoking rate
How Garner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garner a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garner residents earn a median household income of $99,583 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,926. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,747 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garner is $442,500 , 57% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $417,578. Median rent is $1,706/month, with 10.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
29.7% of adults in Garner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garner has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population522
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density150/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,583
Per Capita$54,926
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,566M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
A
Home Value$442,500
Rent$1,706
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$417,578
Housing Units172
Rent Burden10.0%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,329/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain31.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation956 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.7%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute31 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Garner was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.