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Garfield, NJ

Bergen CountyElev. 30 m
Population
32,502
Median home
$454,300
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Garfield

Garfield is a city in New Jersey with about 32,502 residents. Garfield sits in Bergen County. The median age is 39 and the median household income is $75,701. Homes carry a median value of $454,300, and about 45% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (45.4%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
32,502
Median age
39
Median household income
$75,701
Per-capita income
$36,260
Poverty rate
14.2%
High-school grad or higher
84.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
Unemployment
5.6%
Avg. commute
27.8 min
Work from home
6.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White44.4%
Hispanic or Latino45.4%
Black5.1%
Asian3.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.5%
Production, transportation & material moving21%
Sales & office20%
Service16%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.5%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$454,300
Median gross rent
$1,612/mo
Owner-occupied
45.4%
Median year built
1954
Households
11,541
Avg. household size
2.81

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Garfield has 13 public schools — 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading59%
Math50%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Garfield High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Garfield Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Abraham Lincoln School #6ElementaryGrades -1–5
Christopher Columbus School #8ElementaryGrades -1–5
James Madison School #10ElementaryGrades -1–5
Roosevelt School #7ElementaryGrades -1–5
Thomas Jefferson School #9ElementaryGrades -1–5
Washington Irving School #4ElementaryGrades -1–5
Woodrow Wilson School #5ElementaryGrades -1–5
Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter SchoolOthercharter
Garfield Early Childhood Learning CenterGrades -1–-1
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at HeadstartGrades -1–-1
Garfield Public Preschool AnnexGrades -1–-1

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime69% below national
Garfield120
New Jersey228
United States386
↓ 25% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime16% below national
Garfield1,630
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
↓ 16% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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 · Bergen County
Coastal floodingVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Garfield is in Bergen County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Garfield sits in Bergen County. Elevation ~30 m.

Population trend
35K1K32,50219002024
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Garfield — frequently asked

What is the population of Garfield, New Jersey?
Garfield has a population of about 32,502, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Garfield?
The median home value in Garfield is $454,300, and the median gross rent is $1,612/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Garfield safe? What is the crime rate?
Garfield Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 120 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Garfield face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bergen County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Garfield?
Garfield has 13 public schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Garfield?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Garfield. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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