At a Glance
Home Value
$96,700
Zillow: $190,687
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
23.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21.5% smoking rate
How Garten Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garten's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garten a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garten is $96,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,687. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
0.0% of adults in Garten hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garten has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population234
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density557/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$28,171
Unemployment23.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,578M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
Home Value$96,700
Rent
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$190,687
Housing Units80
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death15,973/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation1,869 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Garten was built in 1967.
23.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.