Living in Garrett, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Garrett · Census data 2020–2024
Garrett has 6,642 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $64,179 (11% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $154,200, the median rent is $858/month.
Garrett at a glance
- Population
- 6,642
- Median age
- 39.4State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $64,179State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $154,200State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $858/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 79.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Garrett a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Garrett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Garrett the median home value is $154,200, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $858 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,105 a month in housing costs.
Garrett median household income
The median household income in Garrett is $64,179 and the income per person is $31,335. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Garrett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,081
- Owner-occupied
- 79.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.5%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.32
Garrett demographics
- Population
- 6,642
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 2,827
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Garrett ›
Education in Garrett
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Garrett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Garrett
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Garrett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett | 6,642 | $64,179 | $154,200 | $858 |
| Altona | 415 | $64,237 | $114,600 | $1,080 |
| Auburn | 13,565 | $68,750 | $190,800 | $865 |
| Avilla | 2,878 | $78,880 | $210,200 | $759 |
| Laotto | 220 | $121,657 | — | — |
| Corunna | 128 | $57,500 | $85,000 | — |
| Waterloo | 2,073 | $67,083 | $104,600 | $829 |
| Kendallville | 10,556 | $58,939 | $133,200 | $821 |
| Huntertown | 11,379 | $109,432 | $298,200 | $1,550 |
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What is the median household income in Garrett, IN?
The median household income in Garrett is $64,179, 11% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Garrett?
The median home value in Garrett is $154,200, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Garrett?
The median gross rent in Garrett is $858 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Garrett, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in Garrett?
The median age in Garrett is 39.4 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Garrett?
The average commute to work in Garrett is 20 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Garrett?
The unemployment rate in Garrett is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Garrett?
15.3% of adults in Garrett 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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