At a Glance
Median Income
$100,948
$62,335 per capita
Home Value
$509,800
Zillow: $698,020
Median Rent
$1,603/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,116/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.8%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
11.1% smoking rate
How Garwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garwood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garwood residents earn a median household income of $100,948 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,335. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garwood is $509,800 , 81% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $698,020. Median rent is $1,603/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Garwood reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,116/100K.
Education
43.8% of adults in Garwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garwood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,688
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density7,212/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born17.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$100,948
Per Capita$62,335
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
B+
Home Value$509,800
Rent$1,603
Ownership54.8%
Zillow$698,020
Housing Units1,972
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,116/100K
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation83 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.8%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Garwood was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
17.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.