Living in Garrett Park, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Garrett Park · Census data 2020–2024
Garrett Park has 932 residents with a median age of 49.7. The median household income is $250,001 (141% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $1,005,700, the median rent is $3,250/month.
Garrett Park is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Garrett Park at a glance
- Population
- 932
- Median age
- 49.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $1,005,700State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $3,250/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 96.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 88.3%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Garrett Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 141% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: Home values 140% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Garrett Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Garrett Park the median home value is $1,005,700, 202% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,250 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,983 a month in housing costs.
Garrett Park median household income
The median household income in Garrett Park is $250,001 and the income per person is $103,645. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Garrett Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 341
- Owner-occupied
- 96.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.4%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.88
Garrett Park demographics
- Population
- 932
- Median age
- 49.7
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 324
- Foreign-born
- 11.2%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Garrett Park ›
Education in Garrett Park
88.3% of adults 25 and older in Garrett Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 60.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Garrett Park
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 56%
- Drive alone
- 31.7%
- Public transit
- 8.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.1%
Garrett Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Park | 932 | $250,001 | $1,005,700 | $3,250 |
| North Kensington | 8,954 | $135,040 | $576,700 | $1,828 |
| Kensington | 2,369 | $152,284 | $943,500 | $2,076 |
| Chevy Chase View | 1,063 | $250,001 | $1,414,600 | $3,501 |
| North Bethesda | 49,677 | $129,092 | $731,800 | $2,191 |
| South Kensington | 8,148 | $210,953 | $919,800 | $3,479 |
| Wheaton | 52,926 | $111,478 | $501,200 | $2,163 |
| North Chevy Chase | 746 | $250,001 | $1,212,500 | $3,472 |
| Forest Glen | 6,840 | $127,820 | $606,100 | $1,582 |
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What is the median household income in Garrett Park, MD?
The median household income in Garrett Park is $250,001, 141% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Garrett Park?
The median home value in Garrett Park is $1,005,700, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Garrett Park?
The median gross rent in Garrett Park is $3,250 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Garrett Park, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 141% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: home values 140% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Garrett Park?
The median age in Garrett Park is 49.7 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Garrett Park?
The average commute to work in Garrett Park is 34 minutes; 56% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Garrett Park?
The unemployment rate in Garrett Park is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Garrett Park?
88.3% of adults in Garrett Park 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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