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Garfield, WA


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Garfield, Washington

Garfield, Washington, in Whitman county, is 47 miles S of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 246 miles E of Seattle, Washington. There are 641 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Garfield

In Garfield, about 63% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Garfield than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Garfield had a median family income of $41,923. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Garfield.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Garfield Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Garfield that were owner-occupied was 75%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it. Compared to most towns in the state, Garfield has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Garfield, 84% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGarfield Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Garfield Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Garfield Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Garfield Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Garfield Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Garfield College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Garfield, WA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women76
Age of the Population78
Senior Citizens68
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults97
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income65
People Above Poverty55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use84
Walking and Biking to Work74
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents710
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime610
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