At a Glance
Median Income
$96,916
$51,271 per capita
Home Value
$297,600
Zillow: $321,453
Median Rent
$2,019/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
61.7%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
9.1% smoking rate
How Garrison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garrison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garrison a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garrison residents earn a median household income of $96,916 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,271. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,271 business establishments, including 1,782 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garrison is $297,600 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,453. Median rent is $2,019/month, with 26.2% 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 1991.
Education
61.7% of adults in Garrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garrison 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 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population10,449
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density3,307/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,916
Per Capita$51,271
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$73,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366
Housing
A+
Home Value$297,600
Rent$2,019
Ownership49.9%
Zillow$321,453
Housing Units3,759
Rent Burden26.2%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation540 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.7%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+27.4%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries23
Did You Know?
The median home in Garrison was built in 1991.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 1,782 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.