About Garfield County

Garfield is a county in the Grand Junction Metropolitan area. It has a population of 61,683 and a population density of 20, which is 79% below the national average. It has a median age of 37, which is 3 years below the Grand Junction Metro median age and 2 years below the national average.


Garfield County has a median home value of $669,337, which is 41% above the Metro average.The average rent of $2,875 is 47% above the metro average rent and 27% above the national average rent The average household income in Garfield County is $82,772 , which is 22% above the Metro average household income and 6% above the national average of household income.

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$669,337Median Home Value
$395,650 Grand Junction Metro Area
$2,875Median Rent
$1,535 Grand Junction Metro Area
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Garfield County's population is made up of 56% married, 29% single, 11% divorced and 4% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 33%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 27%. Homeowners make up 70% of the population in Garfield County.

61,683Population
159,681 Grand Junction Metro Area
20Population Density
  • 51% Male
  • 49% Female
37 Median Age
40 Grand Junction Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Garfield County is $39,024. The Median Household Income is $82,772

$39,024Income Per Capita
$37,714 Grand Junction Metro Area
$82,772Median Household Income
$64,722 Grand Junction Metro Area
8% Poverty Rate
12% Grand Junction Metro Area
3% Unemployment Rate
4% Grand Junction Metro Area
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Amenities in Garfield County
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$669,337Median Home Value
$395,650 Grand Junction Metro Area
$2,875Median Rent
$1,535 Grand Junction Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Grand Junction Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
30%
Home Owners
70%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
717
Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Parachute crime index is 133 which is higher than the national average.

133
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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