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Crime in Garfield summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Garfield. Key points include:
There were 646 total crimes in Garfield in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Garfield is 1,950.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Garfield is 199.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Garfield is 1,750.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Garfield is -7.99% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Garfield Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Garfield / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 646 | 1,950.0 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 66 | 199.2 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14 | 42.3 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 44 | 132.8 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 580 | 1,750.7 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 28 | 84.5 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 449 | 1,355.3 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 103 | 310.9 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Garfield summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Garfield. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Garfield is 132 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Garfield is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Garfield is $580,601.
The median income in Garfield is $79,700.
Garfield's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Garfield Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Garfield | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 181 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Garfield, NJ Weather
The average high in Garfield is 63.1° and the average low is 44.9°.
There are 79.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.3 inches of precipitation each year with 25.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Garfield |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 25.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Garfield Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Garfield
The current population in Garfield is 32,783. The population has increased 8.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,783 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 32,502 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 32,472 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 32,481 | 2.4% |
| 2020 | 31,722 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 31,645 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 31,578 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 31,808 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 31,456 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 31,265 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 30,996 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 30,748 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 30,517 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 30,329 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 30,190 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Garfield
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Garfield is:
41.8% White with 13,690 White residents.
5.3% African American with 1,753 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
3.7% Asian with 1,223 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 168 Other residents.
1.4% Two Or More with 444 Two Or More residents.
47.3% Hispanic with 15,505 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Garfield | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.8% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.3% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 47.3% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Garfield
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Garfield is 50.7% female with 16,614 female residents.
Garfield is 49.3% male with 16,169 male residents.
| Gender | Garfield | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Garfield for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Garfield completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Garfield completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Garfield completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Garfield completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Garfield completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Garfield completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Garfield completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Garfield completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Garfield completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Garfield | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Garfield, New Jersey
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4.3% of households in Garfield earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Garfield earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.4% of households in Garfield earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.3% of households in Garfield earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.8% of households in Garfield earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.9% of households in Garfield earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.3% of households in Garfield earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.7% of households in Garfield earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.8% of households in Garfield earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.7% of households in Garfield earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Garfield | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.3% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.4% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.3% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.8% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.9% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.7% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.8% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.7% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
