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Garfield, NJ


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Garfield, New Jersey

Garfield, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 1 miles NE of Passaic, New Jersey (center to center) and 10 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The city is in the Bergen - Passaic area. There are 29,786 residents in Garfield.

The People and Families of Garfield

In Garfield, about 45% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Garfield had a median family income of $51,654.

Political Inclinations

Garfield folks tended to give their money ($7,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Garfield Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Garfield that were owner-occupied was 40%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Garfield.

Commuting

In Garfield, 89% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Garfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Garfield Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Garfield, NJ

Comparing Garfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens76
Male Share of the Population67
Age of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Men63
Racial Diversity67
Well-Paid Single Women63
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty63
People in Middle Class or Better62
Median Family Income52
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times59
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents36
Housing Recently Built13
Affordability of Property Taxes16

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime74

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