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Garrett, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · DeKalb County County
Garrett, IN
At a Glance
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)
Is Garrett a Good Place to Live?
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $181,061. 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.
Safety & Crime
Garrett reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,989/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.