Garfield, New Jersey

Population 30,697

Garfield is located in Bergen County, NJ. The population is 30,697, making Garfield the 4th largest city in Bergen County.

There are 11 public schools in Garfield with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Garfield is low , and there are 14 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Garfield is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Garfield property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Garfield include Lodi, Saddle Brook Township and Elmwood Park.

Garfield Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.3%

Crime Rate

15.46% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 94
  • Violent Crimes: 160
  • Robbery: 50
  • Burglary: 182
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

66.32% Lower than national avg.
  • 14 offenders in Garfield
  • 4.56 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

199 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 9
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 189

Unemployment

Very High 5.2%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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11 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 11 K-12 public schools in Garfield, NJ and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Garfield's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
1 Private School

Northeast Christian Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Garfield, NJ

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129 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Garfield, NJ issued 129 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 129 permits, 15 were issued for single family homes and 114 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Garfield, NJ issued 42 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,209
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,447
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,696
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,110
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,629

Zip Codes

07011 07026 07055 07057 07407 07644 07663

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Environmental Hazards

199 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Garfield, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Garfield, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Garfield, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.03°
  • February 34.97°
  • March 43.98°
  • April 54.5°
  • May 64.08°
  • June 72.51°
  • July 78.8°
  • August 75.82°
  • September 69.23°
  • October 56.72°
  • November 46.72°
  • December 37.47°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Garfield, NJ

Earthquakes
Garfield, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Garfield, NJ has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Garfield, NJ has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Garfield, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Garfield, NJ: $48,254

Unemployment

Unemployment in Garfield is 5.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.84%
White Collar - 51.16%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Bill Pascrell Jr.

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • No Cemeteries found in Garfield, NJ

2 FCC Towers view all

6 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Garfield, NJ

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Garfield, NJ
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