Population 32,478 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Garfield
Household size in Garfield
| Period | Garfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.92 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.98 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.28 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Garfield are large by national standards, averaging 2.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.70, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Garfield
| Period | Garfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.0 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.7 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.1 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Garfield is 38.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 37.4, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Garfield
| Period | Garfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Garfield (12.2%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Garfield has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five New Jersey cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Garfield
Renters in Garfield
| Period | Garfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.3% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.4% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.4% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.3% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Garfield: 55.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About four in ten owners (41.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 7.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 40 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Garfield
| Period | Garfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Garfield: 7.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the New York area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.7 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Garfield
| Period | Garfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Garfield is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1954, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1949 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 40 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Garfield
| Period | Garfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,107 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,251 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,324 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,723 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$616 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Garfield costs $1,723 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the New York area overall ($2,060). Rents are up $616 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Garfield
Bachelor's degrees in Garfield
| Period | Garfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Garfield: 25.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.9 points, as it has nationally. Only 40 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Garfield
| Period | Garfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.6% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.6% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.1% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.2% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Garfield never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.5 points, as it has nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 30 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Garfield
| Period | Garfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Garfield: 6.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Garfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield | 2.98 | 38.1 | 12.2% | 55.3% | 7.1% | 1954 | $1,723 | 25.0% | 85.2% | 6.9% |
| Lodi | 2.75 | 41.1 | 14.4% | 57.4% | 6.3% | 1959 | $1,678 | 28.0% | 85.3% | 7.3% |
| Passaic | 3.37 | 32.3 | 28.0% | 76.2% | 4.0% | 1942 | $1,473 | 17.6% | 67.8% | 12.1% |
| Wallington | 2.58 | 40.7 | 9.7% | 62.5% | 6.3% | 1958 | $1,692 | 38.5% | 93.9% | 8.3% |
| Saddle Brook | 2.66 | 45.2 | 5.8% | 31.9% | 3.9% | 1963 | $2,091 | 35.3% | 91.4% | 4.0% |
| Elmwood Park | 2.92 | 41.7 | 13.9% | 42.7% | 5.3% | 1960 | $2,080 | 34.8% | 90.6% | 7.4% |
| Hasbrouck Heights | 2.76 | 43.7 | 13.0% | 34.7% | 4.9% | 1954 | $1,701 | 44.1% | 95.3% | 4.2% |
| Wood-Ridge | 2.69 | 43.5 | 7.8% | 32.3% | 3.1% | 1975 | $2,268 | 55.2% | 96.3% | 4.7% |
| Clifton | 2.75 | 43.2 | 8.6% | 40.7% | 4.5% | 1951 | $1,807 | 36.4% | 89.5% | 7.0% |
| Rochelle Park | 2.47 | 46.6 | 10.1% | 23.4% | 2.4% | 1958 | $1,992 | 48.5% | 94.7% | 8.6% |
| Carlstadt | 2.43 | 43.7 | 9.8% | 37.3% | 6.3% | 1959 | $1,888 | 29.5% | 94.6% | 9.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Garfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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