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Garrett Park, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Montgomery County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
872 Population 3,488/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $108,459 per capita
$994,200 Home Value $1,040,488 Zillow
$2,750 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$994,200 home value, $2,750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
88.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Garrett Park, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$108,459 per capita
Home Value
$994,200
253% above
Zillow: $1,040,488
Median Rent
$2,750/mo
136% above
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
88.1%
161% above
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.9%
32% below
4.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
333%
Home Value
353%
Rent
236%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
261%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Garrett Park a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
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 1.7% (53% 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 $1,040,488. 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.

Safety & Crime

Garrett Park reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,422/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population872
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density3,488/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$108,459
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817

Housing

A
Home Value$994,200
Rent$2,750
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$1,040,488
Housing Units337
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,422/100K

Health

Obesity21.9%
Diabetes5.9%
Smoking4.5%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death4,785/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.