At a Glance
Median Income
$39,167
$30,046 per capita
Home Value
$78,700
Zillow: $234,813
Median Rent
$779/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
121/100K
242/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
15.5% 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garrison residents earn a median household income of $39,167 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,046. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,424 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garrison is $78,700 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,813. Median rent is $779/month, with 34.0% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Garrison reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 242/100K.
Education
17.1% of adults in Garrison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garrison has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,001
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density856/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,167
Per Capita$30,046
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$3,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,700
Rent$779
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$234,813
Housing Units520
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent121/100K
Property242/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,089/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation403 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute17 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Garrison was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.