Living in Garnet, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Garnet · Census data 2020–2024
Garnet has 7,382 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $72,694 (27% lower than the California median), the median home value is $267,900, the median rent is $1,907/month.
Garnet at a glance
- Population
- 7,382
- Median age
- 38.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $72,694State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $267,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,907/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Garnet a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Garnet
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Garnet the median home value is $267,900, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,907 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,633 a month in housing costs.
Garnet median household income
The median household income in Garnet is $72,694 and the income per person is $26,196. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Garnet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,406
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 3.24
Garnet demographics
- Population
- 7,382
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 2,273
- Foreign-born
- 45%
- Veterans
- 1.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Garnet ›
Education in Garnet
11.4% of adults 25 and older in Garnet have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Garnet
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Garnet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garnet | 7,382 | $72,694 | $267,900 | $1,907 |
| Desert Edge | 3,778 | $37,429 | $76,300 | $903 |
| Desert Hot Springs | 33,200 | $52,761 | $354,800 | $1,412 |
| Cathedral City | 52,267 | $73,572 | $453,100 | $1,601 |
| Sky Valley | 2,255 | $51,190 | $148,100 | $863 |
| Palm Springs | 45,070 | $73,119 | $604,000 | $1,562 |
| Thousand Palms | 7,720 | $77,000 | $268,700 | $1,495 |
| Rancho Mirage | 17,563 | $107,364 | $807,200 | $1,510 |
| Morongo Valley | 4,209 | $51,949 | $285,400 | $1,354 |
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What is the median household income in Garnet, CA?
The median household income in Garnet is $72,694, 27% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Garnet?
The median home value in Garnet is $267,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Garnet?
The median gross rent in Garnet is $1,907 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Garnet, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the California median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Garnet?
The median age in Garnet is 38.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Garnet?
The average commute to work in Garnet is 29 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Garnet?
The unemployment rate in Garnet is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Garnet?
11.4% of adults in Garnet have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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