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Garner
  • Suburb of Raleigh, NC

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade C+

editorial

Garner is a suburb of Raleigh with a population of 30,859. Garner is in Wake County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Garner offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Garner there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Garner and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Garner are highly rated.

About

About Garner...
Population
30,859

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$236,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,266
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    35%
  • Own
    65%
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Garner Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    331.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    36.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    89
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    279.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    3,005.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    187.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    18%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    16%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

Working in Garner

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$70,007
National
$69,021

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