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Garner, NC

Founded 1905Wake CountyElev. 132 m
Population
32,543
Median home
$320,300
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Garner

With about 32,543 residents, Garner is one of North Carolina's notable places. Garner was founded in 1905 and sits in Wake County. The median age is 37.6 and the median household income is $77,496. Homes carry a median value of $320,300, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (55.2%). Around 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
32,543
Median age
37.6
Median household income
$77,496
Per-capita income
$44,212
Poverty rate
7.3%
High-school grad or higher
94.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
Unemployment
6.8%
Avg. commute
27.4 min
Work from home
19.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White55.2%
Hispanic or Latino11.9%
Black25.9%
Asian1.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts50.4%
Sales & office18.7%
Service13.6%
Production, transportation & material moving8.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$320,300
Median gross rent
$1,452/mo
Owner-occupied
64.8%
Median year built
2000
Households
12,937
Avg. household size
2.49

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Garner has 14 public schools — 9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading44%
Math27%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Garner HighHighGrades 9–12
South Garner HighHighGrades 9–12
Cleveland MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
East Garner MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
North Garner MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Aversboro ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Bryan Road ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Creech Road ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
East Garner ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Polenta ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Rand Road ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Timber Drive ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Vandora Springs ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
West View ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime43% above national
Garner553
North Carolina404
United States386
↑ 103% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime138% above national
Garner4,646
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↑ 33% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Garner Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Garner.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Wake County
HailRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Garner is in Wake County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Garner was founded in 1905 and sits in Wake County. Elevation ~132 m.

Map of Garner
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Registered sex offenders in Garner, NC (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Garner, North Carolina.

Jose Israel Rivera, 43
Garner · Wake County · 27529
Matthew Justin Robinson, 41
Garner · Wake County · 27529
Stephen Van Lewis, 57
Garner · Wake County · 27529
AKA Stephen Vann Lewis, Stephen V Lewis
Brian Wayne Lewis, 51
Garner · Wake County · 27529
AKA Brain Wayne Lewis, Brian W Lewis
Michael Nelson Moore, 34
Garner · Johnston County · 27529

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Garner — frequently asked

What is the population of Garner, North Carolina?
Garner has a population of about 32,543, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Garner?
The median home value in Garner is $320,300, and the median gross rent is $1,452/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Garner safe? What is the crime rate?
Garner Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 553 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Garner face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Wake County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hail, heat wave, ice storm.
How many schools are in Garner?
Garner has 14 public schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Garner?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Garner. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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