Garner, North Carolina

Population 26,316

Garner is located in Wake County, NC. The population is 26,316, making Garner the 7th largest city in Wake County.

There are 14 public schools in Garner with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Garner is moderate , and there are 60 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Garner is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Garner property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Garner include St. Marys Township, Panther Branch Township and Swift Creek Township.

Garner Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 8.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 58.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.6%

Crime Rate

33.08% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 173
  • Violent Crimes: 254
  • Robbery: 87
  • Burglary: 353
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

40.60% Higher than national avg.
  • 60 offenders in Garner
  • 22.80 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

217 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 213

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 14 K-12 public schools in Garner, NC and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Garner's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
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1 Private School

Lord Of Life Preschool & Kindergarten 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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94 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Garner, NC issued 94 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Garner, NC issued 439 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 439 permits, 55 were issued for single family homes and 384 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $960
  • 1 Bedroom: $993
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,130
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,403
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,830

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Environmental Hazards

217 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Garner, NC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Garner, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Garner, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.34°
  • February 44.82°
  • March 52.38°
  • April 61.62°
  • May 69.46°
  • June 78.21°
  • July 80.76°
  • August 80.33°
  • September 73.4°
  • October 61.8°
  • November 51.5°
  • December 44.28°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Garner, NC

Earthquakes
Garner, NC has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Garner, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Garner, NC has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Garner, NC has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Garner, NC: $59,812

Unemployment

Unemployment in Garner is 3.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 33.30%
White Collar - 66.70%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • David Price
  • George Holding

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

10 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Garner, NC

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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