City profile · Indiana · Census ACS 2023

Garrett, IN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Garrett - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

6,540
Residents
$65,611
Median income
$142,800
Median home
$960
Median rent (state)

Garrett - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Garrett lands in the 44th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

44th
percentile, household income
25th
percentile, home value
11th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Garrett, IN

Indiana's Garrett is a small town, with 6,540 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Garrett households earn a median of $65,611 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 12.8%. Home values in Garrett run a median of $142,800, and the median resident age is 38.2 years. Educational attainment runs 16.9% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 67.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

NOAA puts Garrett's yearly average temperature at 49.5°F with 38.0 inches of precipitation per year and 29.5 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Indiana run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Indiana at 93.3 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $960 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $235 across Indiana, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 41.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Low).

Population

6,540 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Indiana

Median Household Income

$65,611 /yr

Poverty 12.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

93.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Indiana average

How does Garrett compare to other US cities?

Garrett measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 44% higher than other cities
Home value 25% pricier than other cities
Median rent 11% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Garrett against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Indiana only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Indiana-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Garrett toward the top of Indiana's cities

Among the 849 Indiana cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Garrett ranks #209 - the 75th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Garrett only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#323 of 766
58th percentile in Indiana
Median Gross Rent
#601 of 850
28th percentile in Indiana
Median Home Value
#335 of 771
57th percentile in Indiana
Poverty Rate
#209 of 849
75th percentile in Indiana
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#367 of 850
57th percentile in Indiana

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Indiana only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

44thIncome percentile

44th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Garrett's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$142,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 75% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Garrett $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Garrett, IN Garrett, IN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Garrett, IN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Garrett, IN median $65,611/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Garrett, IN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Garrett, IN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 16.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 12.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 67.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
6,540
Median Income
$65,611
Median Home Value
$142,800
Median Age
38.2
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Labor force participation
67.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%

Climate

Avg Temperature
49.5°F
Annual Precipitation
38.0"
Annual Snowfall
29.5"

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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6,500 residents6,550 residents6,600 residents6,650 residents6,700 residents6,750 residents 202020212022202320242025 6,547 residents 6,694 residents ▲ +2.2%
Garrett's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
86.3%
Carpool
10.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.1%
Work from Home
2.3%

Based on 3,410 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Indiana - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$110
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$235
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Indiana state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Indiana state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Garrett sits in

Cost of Living Index
93.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$960/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
41.3 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Indiana

Huntingburg
6,504 people
Salem
6,484 people
Dunlap
6,602 people
Mount Vernon
6,431 people
Ellettsville
6,653 people
Boonville
6,681 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Garrett's 6,540 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Bronxville, NY
6,539 people
Irvington, NY
6,541 people
Hillsboro, OH
6,539 people
Pecan Plantation, TX
6,539 people
Ramblewood, NJ
6,542 people
Larchmont, NY
6,542 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Garrett's $65,611 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Coosada, AL
$65,614 median income
Benson, NC
$65,614 median income
Williamsburg, IA
$65,607 median income
Quemado, NM
$65,605 median income
Albuquerque, NM
$65,604 median income
Pleasanton, TX
$65,602 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Garrett, IN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Garrett, IN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 93.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 3.1% White 93.4% Black or African American 0.9% Asian 1.3% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 4.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Garrett compares to nearby Indiana cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Garrett (this city) 6,540 $65,611
Huntingburg 6,504 $52,327
Salem 6,484 $51,786
Dunlap 6,602 $86,641
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IN NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Garrett, IN?

What is the population of Garrett, IN? +

The population of Garrett, IN stands at 6,540 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Garrett, IN? +

In Garrett, the typical household earns $65,611 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Garrett? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Garrett; the closest available measure is the Indiana state average, a cost of living index of 93.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Indiana vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Garrett, IN? +

The median home value in Garrett is $142,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Garrett? +

The average annual temperature in Garrett runs 49.5°F, 38.0 inches of precipitation, and 29.5 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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