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Garrett, IN


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Garrett, Indiana

Garrett, Indiana, in De Kalb county, is 14 miles N of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 84 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. The city is considered part of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. Garrett has a population of 5,803.

The People and Families of Garrett

In Garrett, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Garrett had a median family income of $48,403.

Garrett Housing

About 78% of housing units in Garrett are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Garrett, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Garrett strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Garrett Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%Garrett Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Garrett, IN

Comparing Garrett to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women57
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population22
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income58
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home44
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built12

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