Garwood, NJ
Living in Garwood
Bikeability
81
Walkability
77
Commute
31
Public Transit
76
Affordability
13
Public Safety
59
Airports
95
Hospitals
15
Colleges
82
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
89
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.3k
Population
+163 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
41%
College-Educated
+12% (2010–19)
62%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate29%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$89k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office27%
Service10%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van79%
Public transportation11%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$381k
Median Home Value
-$17k (2010–19)
5%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k
Median Monthly Rent
+$221 (2010–19)
57%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units26%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195928%
Built 1940 to 194923%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
$150K to $199K2%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K44%
$400K to $499K34%
$500K to $749K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas1%
Utility gas84%
Crime
Violent Crime in Garwood
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Union County37
Property Crime in Garwood
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Union County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Garwood
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding63
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding8
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Garwood, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Garwood, NJ
Christopher Academy
1 miles, W
Noah's Ark
1 miles, W
Precious People Early Learning Center
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Garwood, NJ
Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Leyma
4 miles, NE
Kean University
5 miles, E
Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok
6 miles, E
Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch
6 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Garwood, NJ
Overlook Medical Center
5 miles, N
Summit Oaks Hospital
5 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Garwood, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
9 miles, E
Laguardia Airport
25 miles, E
John F Kennedy International Airport
29 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
37 miles, SW