At a Glance
Median Income
$114,194
$45,626 per capita
Home Value
$374,600
Zillow: $398,551
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
2,552/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
273 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?
B+
3.7 / 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 $114,194 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,626. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,804 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garrett is $374,600 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $398,551. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Garrett reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,552/100K.
Education
38.3% of adults in Garrett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garrett has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,824
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density702/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,194
Per Capita$45,626
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$4,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A+
Home Value$374,600
Rent$1,075
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$398,551
Housing Units751
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent44/100K
Property2,552/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,867/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain15.4 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation775 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute14 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Garrett was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Walla Walla Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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