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Garner, NC

Name: Garner, NC
Rating: 3.6

Population: 27,625

Key findings

Garner has a Livability Score of 73_/100, which is considered excellent
Garner crime rates are 25% higher than the North Carolina average
Cost of living in Garner is equal to the North Carolina average
Garner real estate prices are 5% higher than the North Carolina average
Rental prices in Garner are 17% higher than the North Carolina average

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What do the locals think about Garner?

78%Family friendly 11%Public transit is accessible 11%Walkable to grocery stores 89%Yards are well-kept 44%Lots of parks 11%Walkable to restaurants 78%Friendly neighbors 44%Safe at night 67%Pet friendly 44%Streets have sidewalks 78%A quiet area 78%Sense of community

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Garner Demographics

Population27,625 Median Age37.5 Have Kids (under 18)48%

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Top Rated Schools in Garner

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Bryan Road Elementary School	M - M	n/a	52%
Cleveland Middle	6 - 8	997	47%
West View Elementary School	PK - 5	1,032	42%
Garner High	9 - 12	2,748	42%
Rand Road Elementary School	PK - 5	544	39%
Timber Drive Elementary School	PK - 5	577	38%
North Garner Middle	6 - 8	795	37%
Polenta Elementary School	PK - 5	1,079	34%

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Garner Reviews

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Garner, NC

Attractions8/10

Community6/10

Nightlife5/10

Dining5/10

Shopping8/10

After living in Raleigh for several years, I decided to move to Garner, NC. about 30 minutes outside the capital. The small town life has an appeal for me. The weather is moderate most of the year, but it can be humid in the summer. The cost of living is lower than Raleigh and the crime rate is only slightly lower. Education could use some improvement, as I am near retirement that does not affect me directly. Good shopping is available in the area, as well as being very convenient.

I enjoy cycling and love the Neuse River Trail. On good weather days, I will bike up to 10 miles. We have family picnic outings at White Deer Park Nature Center, as the grandkids like the nature center. I also enjoy doing a little fishing at Lake Benson Park and occasionally do some boating. When I want a bite out, Angie's Restaurant features good home cooking at a reasonable price. I plan on retiring here.

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Source: The Garner, NC data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).