Life in Garner research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Garner over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Garner:
The population in Garner is 32,543.
The median home value in Garner is $383,954.
The median income in Garner is $77,496.
The cost of living in Garner is 106 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Garner is $1,452.
The unemployment rate in Garner is 6.8%.
The poverty rate in Garner is 7.3%.
The average high in Garner is 71.4° and the average low is 48.8°.
Crime in Garner summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Garner. Key points include:
There were 1,786 total crimes in Garner in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Garner is 4,863.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Garner is 356.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Garner is 4,507.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Garner is 129.51% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Garner / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,786 | 4,863.8 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 131 | 356.8 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.7 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 17 | 46.3 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 102 | 277.8 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,655 | 4,507.1 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 124 | 337.7 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,397 | 3,804.5 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 134 | 364.9 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Garner summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Garner. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Garner is 106 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Garner is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Garner is $383,954.
The median income in Garner is $77,496.
| Living Expense | Garner | North Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 113 | 106 | 100 | |
| Housing | 119 | 86 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
The average high in Garner is 71.4° and the average low is 48.8°.
There are 76.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.3 inches of precipitation each year with 2.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Garner |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.9 |
The current population in Garner is 32,543. The population has increased 33.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32,543 | 2.7% |
| 2022 | 31,684 | 2.7% |
| 2021 | 30,859 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 30,345 | 3.0% |
| 2019 | 29,462 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 28,731 | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 28,048 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 27,625 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 27,160 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 26,723 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 26,213 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 25,784 | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 25,198 | 3.2% |
| 2010 | 24,417 | - |
55.2% White with 17,961 White residents.
25.9% African American with 8,419 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 162 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 540 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 7 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 221 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 1,351 Two Or More residents.
11.9% Hispanic with 3,882 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Garner | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.2% | 60.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 25.9% | 20.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 11.9% | 10.9% | 19.0% |
Garner is 51.3% female with 16,695 female residents.
Garner is 48.7% male with 15,847 male residents.
| Gender | Garner | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Garner completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Garner completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in Garner completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Garner completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Garner completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Garner completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Garner completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Garner completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Garner completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Garner | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
2.7% of households in Garner earn Less than $10,000.
3.0% of households in Garner earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.4% of households in Garner earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.5% of households in Garner earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.3% of households in Garner earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.7% of households in Garner earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in Garner earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.0% of households in Garner earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.7% of households in Garner earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.6% of households in Garner earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Garner | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.4% | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 12.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.7% | 17.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.7% | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.6% | 9.5% | 12.6% |