Livability Score

87
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
& Grain
Coffee Shop
Cafe Teasia
Coffee Shop
Track 5 Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Rockn' Joe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Box
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) B
South Avenue Arts
Theatre Arts
Garwood Lanes
Bowling Alley
Cranford Movie Theater
Cinema
Art e Vino Studio
Art Gallery
Crane-Phillips House
Museum
Rialto Theatre
Cinema
Cranford Dramatic Club Theater
Theatre Arts
Miller-Cory House Museum
Museum
Designers Gallery Fine Art & Custom Framing
Art Gallery
AMC Mountainside 10
Cinema
Trailside Nature and Science Center
Museum
Union County Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (16) A+
Garwood Rest
Bar
The Station
Bar
Mooyah
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Al's Deli
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Grill Creations
Fast Food
Crossroads
Bar
The Juice House
Beverages
Rosie's Wine Bar
Bar
Frosty Freeze
Sweets
Ditrick's Liquor Store
Alcohol
Central Ave Wines and Liquors
Alcohol
5 Star Catering
Deli
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Uber Bistro
Fast Food
Bagel Chateau
Deli
Bohemian Raspberry
Sweets
NJ Wine Seller
Alcohol
Little Buffalo
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
A La Mode Creamery
Sweets
Sub-Ology
Fast Food
Fitness (7) A+
Fight And Fitness MMA
Gym
Gymnastics
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Parisi Speed School
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Surgent's Elite School of Gymnastics
Gym
Atlas Pythagorus Lodge
Community Centre
Westfield Neighborhood Council
Community Centre
Power Yoga
Gym
Cranford Community Center
Community Centre
King Strength & Performance
Gym
barre3 Westfield
Gym
Hot Yoga
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Bally's Gym
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Springfield YMCA
Community Centre
Chabad Jewish Center
Community Centre
Evergreen Youth Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Fit to Be Fab
Gym
Groceries (2) B
Kings
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Vine Ripe Market
Grocery Store
Perotti's Quality Meats
Butcher
Breadsmith
Bakery
Cranford Bakery & Dessert
Bakery
Crumbs
Bakery
Bovella's
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
The Butcher Block
Butcher
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Bovella's Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Express Supermarket
Grocery Store
Seabra Foods
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Las Americas Bakery
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
The Fresh Grocer
Grocery Store
Bagel Supreme
Bakery
Bagels Supreme
Bakery
Parks (11) A+
YMCA Park
Park
Garwood Park
Park
Harry E. Hartman Memorial Park
Park
Gumbert Park
Park
Unami Park
Park
Windsor Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Westfield Girl Scout Park
Park
McConnell Park
Park
Cacciola Mini Park
Park
Hampton Park
Park
Sherman Park
Park
Girl Scout Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
SMS Playground
Playground
Hanson Park
Park
Hansen Park
Park
Georgia Street Playground
Playground
Mindowaskin Park
Park
Nomahegan Park
Park
Foundation Park
Park
Mohawk Park
Playground
Theodore Roosevelt Park
Park
Tamaques Reservation
Park
Tamaques Park
Park
Shops (16) A+
The Eyebrow Threading Bar
Beauty
Creations Hair & Spa
Hairdresser
Reclaiming You
Beauty
Pet Valu
Pets
Luxie Spa & Nails
Beauty
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Enchanted Treasures
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Quick Check
Convenience Store
Frankels Boots
Shoes
Marty's Shoes
Clothing
Great Clips
Hairdresser
European Wax Center
Beauty
Cherrybrook
Pets
Westfield Lumber
Home Improvement
Utopia Salon and Day Spa
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Miracle Lash
Beauty
Patricia Perry
Hairdresser
Central Barbershop
Hairdresser
Krausers
Convenience Store
Rekemeier Flower Shop
Florist
Nail Plaza
Beauty
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 10.1% take public transportation in Garwood.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations A+
Garwood
Transit Station
Cranford
Transit Station
Union County College
Bus Stop
Westfield
Transit Station
North Monroe Street (Route 22)
Bus Stop
Chestnut Street at 2nd Avenue
Bus Stop
Us-22 560'w of Ball Ave
Bus Stop
Chestnut Street at 2nd Avenue
Bus Stop
Roselle Park
Transit Station
Saint Georges Avenue at Wood Avenue
Bus Stop
Saint Georges Avenue at Wood Avenue
Bus Stop
U.S.-22 at Hudson St
Bus Stop
Fanwood
Transit Station
Roselle Street at Saint Georges Avenue
Bus Stop
Roselle Street at Saint Georges Avenue
Bus Stop
Inman Avenue at Thelma Court (School #21)
Bus Stop
Inman Avenue at Wood Avenue
Bus Stop
Inman Avenue at West Drive
Bus Stop
Elizabeth Avenue at North Stiles Street
Bus Stop
Rahway Train Station - Irving Street at Broad Street
Bus Stop
Rahway Train Station - Main Street at Bridge Street
Bus Stop
Inman Avenue at Saint George's Avenue
Bus Stop
Rahway
Transit Station
Inman Avenue at Saint George's Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.1% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Garwood is 136/100 - which is 12% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Garwood crime rates are 482 per 100k, which is 70% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
436 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
46 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Garwood is $90,732 - which is 23% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$90,732 A+
Unemployment Rate
5.6% F
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health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Garwood Dental Excellence
Dentist
Schuster Family Orthodontics
Dentist
Garwood Police
Police
Garwood Volunteer Fire Station
Fire Station
Garwood First Aid Squad
Ambulance Station
Clear Smile
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
New Jersey Family Medical
Doctor
Barron's Drugs
Pharmacy
Thomas Pijanowski DMD
Dentist
The Vein Insititute
Doctor
Blue Dental
Dentist
Cranford Smiles
Dentist
Cranford OB-GYN and Infertility Group
Doctor
Bell's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Westfield Oral Surgery
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
The Laser Dental Group of Westfield
Dentist
Cranford Fire Department
Fire Station
Gersch Orthodontics
Dentist
Cranford PD
Police
Westfield Police Department
Police
Cranford First Aid Squad
Ambulance Station
First Aid Squad
Ambulance Station
Fire Headquarters
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A

Garwood home prices are $409,600 - which is 29% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$409,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
4.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B+

The Garwood graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
56% D+
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (1) C-
Lincoln
Christopher Academy
Washington Elementary School
Livingston Avenue School
Noah'S Ark
Brookside Place School
Precious People Early Learning Center
Temple Emanu-El Early Childhood Education Program
Jefferson Elementary School
Walnut Avenue School
Here We Grow Child Development Center
St Michael School
Westfield Y Childrens Center
St Pauls Day School
Westfield Area Y Kindergarten
Lincoln Early Childhood Center
Westfield Daycare Center
Wilson Elementary School
Presbyterian Nursery School & Kindergarten
Thomas Edison Intermediate School
Tamaques Elementary School
Trinity Episcopal Day School
Westfield Area Y Early Learning Center
Hillside Avenue School
Holy Trinity
High Schools (0) F
Cranford High School
Hillcrest Academy-South
Westfield Senior High School
Westlake
Lamberts Mill Academy
Jardine Academy
Mother Seton Regional High School
Arthur L. Johnson High School
Work Readiness Academy
The Arc Kohler School
David Brearley Middle/High School
Newmark High School
Union Catholic Regional High School
Hillcrest Academy-North
Cornerstone Day School
Roselle Park High School
Union County Career & Technical Institute
Union County Magnet High School
Academy For Allied Health Sciences
Academy For Information Technology
Academy For Performing Arts
Union County Tech
Roselle Catholic High School
First Children School
Linden High School
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ratings A+

Garwood has an overall rating of 92% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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Garwood, NJ Area Guide

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  • Garwood has a Livability Score of 87/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Garwood crime rates are 70% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Garwood is 12% higher than the New Jersey average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Garwood? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      YMCA Park
      Garwood Park
      Harry E. Hartman Memorial Park
      Gumbert Park
      Unami Park
      Windsor Park
      Lincoln Park
      Westfield Girl Scout Park

      Entertainment

      South Avenue Arts
      Garwood Lanes
      Cranford Movie Theater
      Art e Vino Studio
      Crane-Phillips House
      Rialto Theatre
      Cranford Dramatic Club Theater
      Miller-Cory House Museum

      Food & Drink

      Garwood Rest
      The Station
      Mooyah
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Wendy's
      Al's Deli
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Garwood? Of all people who commute, 10.1% take public transportation in Garwood.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Garwood? The cost of living in Garwood is 136/100 - which is 12% higher than New Jersey.
      Garwood
      136

      36% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Garwood? Garwood crime rates are 482, which are 70% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      482 per 100k people

      79% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 208

      79% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      24%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Garwood? The median income in Garwood is $90,732 which is 23% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $90,73264% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $47,53859% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      21% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Garwood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Garwood home prices? Garwood home prices are $409,600 - which is 29% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $409,600122% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,55264% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      10% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Garwood have good schools? The Garwood graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      56%

      17% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Garwood a good place to live? Garwood has an overall rating of 92% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      4 total surveys

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