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Garrett, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Douglas County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
92
Population
836/sq mi density
$68,214
Median Income
$40,262 per capita
$95,000
Home Value
$136,335 Zillow
$770
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
84
Violent Crime/100K
1,004 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,214 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $770/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$95,000
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$770/mo
34% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
86.7%
33% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
67
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$95,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$136,335
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
86.7%
Owner-Occupied
13.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$770/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
86.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $95,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $136,335 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $770 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 86.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 86.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 67 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |