At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$108,459 per capita
Home Value
$994,200
Zillow: $1,027,252
Median Rent
$2,750/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
88.1%
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.9%
4.5% smoking rate
How Garrett Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garrett Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garrett Park a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garrett Park residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $108,459. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garrett Park is $994,200 , 253% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,027,252. Median rent is $2,750/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
88.1% of adults in Garrett Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(161% above the national average).
99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garrett Park has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population872
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density3,488/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born10.1%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$108,459
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
A
Home Value$994,200
Rent$2,750
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$1,027,252
Housing Units337
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity21.9%
Diabetes5.9%
Smoking4.5%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation318 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+88.1%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+63.2%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute32 min
Broadband99.4%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Garrett Park was founded in 1898.
The median home in Garrett Park was built in 1951.
55.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
10.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.