Garfield 58 Below average
Garfield Livability #484 ranked city in Washington#20,421 ranked city in the USARanks better than 30% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Garfield

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Schools

    The schools category boasts a high score thanks to factors like excellent test scores, impressive graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Crime

    This area exhibits elevated crime rates per 100,000 residents, which may suggest it's a potentially unsafe place to reside. These rates encompass both property and violent crimes.

  • Ratings

    Surveys and polls conducted by AreaVibes with residents of the area revealed unfavorable results concerning the walkability of amenities, the availability of parks and public transit access.

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      Garfield transportation information

      Statistic Garfield Washington National
      Average one way commute31min27min26min
      Workers who drive to work90.0%72.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool7.8%10.2%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%6.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.9%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.9%3.6%2.8%
      Working from home0.9%5.6%4.6%
      Source: The Garfield, WA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).