Living in Garrett, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Garrett · Census data 2020–2024
Garrett has 1,260 residents with a median age of 25.4. The median household income is $79,792 (about the same as the Texas median), the median home value is $125,800, the median rent is $1,593/month.
Garrett is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Garrett at a glance
- Population
- 1,260
- Median age
- 25.4State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $79,792State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $125,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,593/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Garrett a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Texas median; home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Unemployment of 17.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Garrett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Garrett the median home value is $125,800, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,593 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,885 a month in housing costs.
Garrett median household income
The median household income in Garrett is $79,792 and the income per person is $21,556. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Garrett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 362
- Owner-occupied
- 70.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.9%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 3.70
Garrett demographics
- Population
- 1,260
- Median age
- 25.4
- Under 18
- 41.7%
- 65 and older
- 6.8%
- Households
- 341
- Foreign-born
- 20.6%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Garrett ›
Education in Garrett
4.7% of adults 25 and older in Garrett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Garrett
- Unemployment rate
- 17.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Garrett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett | 1,260 | $79,792 | $125,800 | $1,593 |
| Ennis | 22,588 | $75,074 | $260,100 | $1,362 |
| Palmer | 2,515 | $104,258 | $226,000 | $1,718 |
| Bristol | 649 | $101,653 | $634,800 | — |
| Bardwell | 963 | $61,000 | $133,000 | $1,283 |
| Alma | 541 | $108,750 | $292,300 | $945 |
| Pecan Hill | 723 | $104,712 | $325,400 | $1,667 |
| Ferris | 3,238 | $89,722 | $261,800 | $1,295 |
| Waxahachie | 45,347 | $85,723 | $336,500 | $1,618 |
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What is the median household income in Garrett, TX?
The median household income in Garrett is $79,792, about the same as the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $125,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Garrett?
The median gross rent in Garrett is $1,593 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Garrett, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Texas median; home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: unemployment of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Garrett?
The median age in Garrett is 25.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Garrett?
The average commute to work in Garrett is 20 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Garrett?
The unemployment rate in Garrett is 17.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Garrett?
4.7% 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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