At a Glance
Median Income
$76,458
$24,506 per capita
Home Value
$127,500
Zillow: $260,194
Median Rent
$958/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
299/100K
3,425/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
63.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garrett residents earn a median household income of $76,458 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,506. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,919 business establishments, including 344 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garrett is $127,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,194. Median rent is $958/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Garrett reports 299 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,425/100K.
Education
1.9% of adults in Garrett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
63.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garrett has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,067
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density599/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$76,458
Per Capita$24,506
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$10,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,500
Rent$958
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$260,194
Housing Units326
Rent Burden24.3%
Crime
F
Violent299/100K
Property3,425/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation544 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.9%
High School+63.1%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Garrett was built in 1984.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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