Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
21%
Garwood
Garwood, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,892
Population
4,646
Renter Mix
47% Rent
An idyllic commuter town in the bustling suburbs of New Jersey
Public Transit
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Commuter
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Suburban
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Garwood is a well-rounded suburb in northeast New Jersey nearing New York City. This bustling suburb is only six miles west of Elizabeth, 10 miles west of the Newark Liberty International Airport, and 12 miles southwest of Newark. This town is ideal for commuters or residents interested in top-notch shopping, dining, and entertainment. Although nearby cities offer a wider array of options, Garwood is home to several bars, pubs, restaurants, and theaters of its own like Rosie’s Wine Bar and Crossroads.
Garwood offers great public schools and a family-friendly environment, along with walkable residential neighborhoods. Locals frequent Unami Park for its beautiful tree-lined paths, athletic fields, playgrounds, and perfect picnic spots. The Garwood transit station makes commuting simple, as does immediate access to North Avenue.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$99,705
Average: $121,806
Education
1,465
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,545
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Garwood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Garwood, NJ is $2,951 for a studio, $2,891 for one bedroom, $3,906 for two bedrooms, and $5,161 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Garwood has increased by 5.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,891/month
827 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Garwood, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
357 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
357 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- William Miller Sperry Observatory
- Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
- Hawk Rise Sanctuary
- Merrill Park
- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
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.