Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
15%
Garfield
Garfield, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,012
Population
27,106
Renter Mix
63% Rent
A relaxing riverside suburb just minutes from NYC
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Commuter
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Parks
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Perched on the east bank of the Passaic River, Garfield is a large suburban community roughly an hour's drive northwest of Manhattan. The city is predominately residential, with unpretentious homes and apartments lining its streets and lush green parks interspersed throughout—Danhert’s Lake and 20th Century Park in particular serve as popular hangouts for locals when the weather is nice.
Rather than a centralized commercial zone, Garfield features a diverse selection of locally-owned cafes, bakeries, shops, and taverns scattered among the neighborhoods, maintaining a classic walkable environment that often allows you to run errands or get a bite to eat without having to drive. The close proximity to the big city makes it a great option for New York area commuters who prefer a quiet home environment.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,083
Average: $90,549
Education
5,309
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,251
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Garfield has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
63%
Non-Renters
37%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Garfield, NJ is $1,741 for a studio, $2,012 for one bedroom, $2,542 for two bedrooms, and $1,084 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Garfield has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,012/month
784 Sq Ft
House
$2,142/month
388 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Garfield, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
247 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
234 Students
Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
1,253 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
347 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
352 Students
Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
1,253 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
973 Students
Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
1,253 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,199 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bergen County Zoo
- Van Saun County Park
- Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
- Teaneck Creek Conservancy
- Overpeck County Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.