Garnish, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Garnish is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 542. Residents earn $73,000 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

Median Income $73,000

3% lower than US avg

Home Value $129,000

54% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 4.0%

88% lower than US avg

Unemployment 10.4%

189% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 16.0%

29% higher than US avg

How Garnish Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population542

Median Age53.2 yrs

Density36/mi²

Male / Female50% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+

Median Income$73,000

Per Capita$43,800

Unemployment10.4%

Poverty16.0%

Commute28 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$129,000

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units255

Rent Burden8.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A

Elevation13 ft (4 m)

Education

Bachelor's+4.0%

High School+29.7%

Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Garnish a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Garnish receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Garnish offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Garnish is $73,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Garnish is $129,000, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.7% have completed high school.

Garnish has a population of 542 with a density of 36 people per square mile. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

542

Total Population

2021 Census

People / sq mi

53.2yrs

Median Age

37% above US avg

15.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%

Female 48.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Garnish vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	99.1%
	26% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Garnish vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Garnish is $73,000, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Garnish vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$73,000
	3% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$43,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	10.4%
	189% above US avg
Poverty Rate	16.0%
	29% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	27.6 min
Drive Alone	81.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	18.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Garnish is $129,000, 54% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$129,000
	54% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	8.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	92.2%
Renter-Occupied	5.9%
Housing Units	255

Property Tax

4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	4.0%
	88% below US avg
High School+	29.7%
Graduate Degree+	2.0%

F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	36/sq mi
Total Area	15.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	27.6 min
Drive Alone	81.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	18.9%

Garnish, NL

How Garnish Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Climate

Education

Community

Is Garnish a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Garnish vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Garnish vs U.S. Average

Income: Garnish vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities