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Garwood, NJ

Garwood, NJ.

Population: 4,885 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Garwood, NJ is $707,231 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $675,000 after a median 1 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,200/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$707,231

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

1

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$707,231
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+17.9%
5-year appreciation
+35.4%
10-year appreciation
+73.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$707,231
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$675,000
Median list price
$635,000
Median price per sqft
$363
1-year sale-price change
-26.6%
Median days on market
1 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
102.2%
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,200/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Lincoln

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
LCP Chemicals Inc. (6.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
163
Days with Moderate air quality
197
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
227

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
18.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
266
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
319,174
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
279,790

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Thomas Edison National Historical Park (10 mi)
National parks include
Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park, National Parks of New York Harbor
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Linden Airport (LDJ) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
46
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,824 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,953
Housing built before 1970
74.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.9%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
82.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
199,693
Average weekly wage
$1,578
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
89

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GarwoodState medianUS median
Median home value$707,231$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$675,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market1 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,200/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Garwood, NJ?
$707,231.
What is the median sale price in Garwood, NJ?
$675,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Garwood, NJ?
Median days on market: 1 days.
What is typical rent in Garwood, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,200/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Garwood, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding.
Is Garwood, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Garwood, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Garwood, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Garwood, NJ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Garwood, NJ?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Garwood, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 18.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Garwood, NJ?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Garwood, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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