Garrett, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · DeKalb County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
6,540 Population 1,568/sq mi density
$65,611 Median Income $31,272 per capita
$142,800 Home Value $193,817 Zillow
$836 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,611 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,800 home value, $836/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Garrett, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,611
13% below
$31,272 per capita
Home Value
$142,800
49% below
Zillow: $193,817
Median Rent
$836/mo
28% below
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
38% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Garrett Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Garrett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
51%
Rent
72%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Garrett a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Garrett residents earn a median household income of $65,611 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,272. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,084 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Garrett is $142,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,817. Median rent is $836/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

16.9% of adults in Garrett hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Garrett has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,540
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,568/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,611
Per Capita$31,272
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$3,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,210

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,800
Rent$836
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$193,817
Housing Units2,822
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,445/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation883 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Garrett was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.