At a Glance
Median Income
$55,893
$25,566 per capita
Home Value
$81,700
Zillow: $157,725
Median Rent
$1,047/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garrett a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 $55,893 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,566. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,862 business establishments, including 153 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garrett is $81,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,725. Median rent is $1,047/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
6.2% of adults in Garrett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garrett has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population429
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density841/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,893
Per Capita$25,566
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$3,038M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,700
Rent$1,047
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$157,725
Housing Units198
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,973 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Garrett was founded in 1869.
The median home in Garrett was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 153 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.