Living in Garrison, North Dakota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Garrison · Census data 2020–2024

Garrison has 1,397 residents with a median age of 52.5. The median household income is $71,974 (6% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $165,800, the median rent is $616/month.

Garrison is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Garrison at a glance

Population
1,397
Median age
52.5State: 35.9
Median household income
$71,974State: $76,657
Median home value
$165,800State: $249,900
Median rent
$616/moState: $954
Homeowners
81.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
Average commute
21 min

Is Garrison a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.5%.

Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the North Dakota median; an average commute of 21 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Garrison

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Garrison the median home value is $165,800, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $616 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,197 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Garrison$165,800
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Garrison$616
North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Garrison median household income

The median household income in Garrison is $71,974 and the income per person is $38,081. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Garrison$71,974
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Garrison: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
692
Owner-occupied
81.4%
Renter-occupied
18.6%
Vacant
17.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1967
Average household size
2.20

Garrison demographics

Population
1,397
Median age
52.5
Under 18
21.8%
65 and older
34.1%
Households
574
Foreign-born
4.7%
Veterans
11.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White88.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Black0%
Asian3.4%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Garrison ›

Education in Garrison

21.8% of adults 25 and older in Garrison have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Garrison21.8%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Garrison

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.8%
Average commute
21 minState: 18 min
Work from home
3.5%
Drive alone
87.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0.9%
Homes with broadband
83.1%

Garrison vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Garrison1,397$71,974$165,800$616
Pick City144$58,438$158,900$692
Riverdale187$73,333$222,700—
Max358$80,208$137,500$633
Underwood699$85,577$191,200$682
White Shield246$68,750—$811
Benedict227$61,791$241,000—
Ryder100$40,313$53,300—
Stanton470$68,750$117,900—

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Living in Garrison: FAQ

What is the median household income in Garrison, ND?

The median household income in Garrison is $71,974, 6% lower than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Garrison?

The median home value in Garrison is $165,800, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

How much is rent in Garrison?

The median gross rent in Garrison is $616 per month, about 25.5% of household income.

Is Garrison, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the North Dakota median; an average commute of 21 minutes.

What is the median age in Garrison?

The median age in Garrison is 52.5 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Garrison?

The average commute to work in Garrison is 21 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Garrison?

The unemployment rate in Garrison is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Garrison?

21.8% of adults in Garrison 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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