Living in Garrett, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Garrett · Census data 2020–2024
Garrett has 1,697 residents with a median age of 54.9. The median household income is $118,609 (21% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $372,000, the median rent is $780/month.
Garrett at a glance
- Population
- 1,697
- Median age
- 54.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $118,609State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $372,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $780/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.4%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Garrett a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Washington median; home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in May–June 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 $372,000, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,557 a month in housing costs.
Garrett median household income
The median household income in Garrett is $118,609 and the income per person is $47,713. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Garrett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 741
- Owner-occupied
- 85.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.29
Garrett demographics
- Population
- 1,697
- Median age
- 54.9
- Under 18
- 7.6%
- 65 and older
- 28.5%
- Households
- 741
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Garrett ›
Education in Garrett
33.4% of adults 25 and older in Garrett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 19.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Garrett
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Garrett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett | 1,697 | $118,609 | $372,000 | $780 |
| College Place | 9,854 | $61,914 | $366,600 | $1,186 |
| Walla Walla | 33,925 | $66,748 | $393,600 | $1,323 |
| Walla Walla East | 2,099 | $89,951 | $607,900 | — |
| Umapine | 1,215 | $55,927 | $459,000 | $967 |
| Milton-Freewater | 7,036 | $52,183 | $240,000 | $877 |
| Touchet | 558 | $89,792 | $378,900 | $936 |
| Weston | 443 | $45,000 | $135,900 | $1,313 |
| Athena | 1,377 | $71,898 | $239,200 | $894 |
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What is the median household income in Garrett, WA?
The median household income in Garrett is $118,609, 21% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $372,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Garrett?
The median gross rent in Garrett is $780 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Garrett, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Washington median; home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Garrett?
The median age in Garrett is 54.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Garrett?
The average commute to work in Garrett is 11 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Garrett?
The unemployment rate in Garrett is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Garrett?
33.4% 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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