Living in Garretts Mill, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Garretts Mill · Census data 2020–2024
Garretts Mill has 244 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median home value is $204,400, the median rent is $1,798/month.
Garretts Mill is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Garretts Mill at a glance
- Population
- 244
- Median age
- 36.9State: 39.4
- Median home value
- $204,400State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,798/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 37.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Garretts Mill a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: A poverty rate of 11.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Garretts Mill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Garretts Mill the median home value is $204,400, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,798 per month, which is 13.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Garretts Mill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 120
- Owner-occupied
- 37.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 62.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.03
Garretts Mill demographics
- Population
- 244
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 12.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 120
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Garretts Mill ›
Education in Garretts Mill
48.4% of adults 25 and older in Garretts Mill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 22.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Garretts Mill
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 40.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 65%
Garretts Mill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garretts Mill | 244 | — | $204,400 | $1,798 |
| Sandy Hook | 165 | $61,655 | — | — |
| Harpers Ferry | 350 | $116,587 | $529,100 | $1,859 |
| Rosemont | 310 | $106,250 | $437,900 | — |
| Bolivar | 1,215 | $83,068 | $251,600 | $1,505 |
| Brunswick | 8,450 | $118,025 | $374,500 | $1,217 |
| Burkittsville | 135 | $93,250 | $569,400 | $1,021 |
| Trego-Rohrersville Station | 209 | $150,848 | $834,800 | — |
| Mount Briar | 201 | $237,404 | $321,200 | — |
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What is the average home price in Garretts Mill?
The median home value in Garretts Mill is $204,400, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Garretts Mill?
The median gross rent in Garretts Mill is $1,798 per month, about 13.7% of household income.
Is Garretts Mill, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 11.1%.
What is the median age in Garretts Mill?
The median age in Garretts Mill is 36.9 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Garretts Mill?
The average commute to work in Garretts Mill is 26 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Garretts Mill?
The unemployment rate in Garretts Mill is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Garretts Mill?
48.4% of adults in Garretts Mill 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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