At a Glance
Median Income
$46,875
$25,608 per capita
Home Value
$243,300
Zillow: $251,700
Violent Crime
138/100K
663/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
74.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
330 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garwood residents earn a median household income of $46,875 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,608. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 643 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garwood is $243,300 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,700. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Garwood reports 138 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 663/100K.
Education
22.7% of adults in Garwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
74.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garwood has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population415
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density76/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$25,608
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$1,207M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028
Housing
B+
Home Value$243,300
Rent
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$251,700
Housing Units185
Rent Burden34.8%
Crime
F
Violent138/100K
Property663/100K
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death11,859/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation159 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+74.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute28 min
Broadband74.3%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Garwood was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Wharton Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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