What are the schools like in Garrett Park, MD?

Garrett Park is served primarily by Montgomery County Public Schools. The district operates 138 elementary schools, 40 middle schools, and 29 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Garrett Park?

The median household income in Garrett Park, MD is $250,001 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Garrett Park, MD?

Garrett Park has an average high temperature of 42.2°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.8 inches.

Garrett Park, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Garrett Park, MD affordable or expensive?

Garrett Park's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Garrett Park is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $909,300 and the median rent is $2,679 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Garrett Park, MD?

Crime rate data for Garrett Park is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Garrett Park, MD a Good Place to Live?

Garrett Park is a small town of 816 in Maryland, with a median household income of $250,001 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Garrett Park stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Garrett Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Garrett Park city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Garrett Park's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Garrett Park costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Garrett Park, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$909,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,679	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$250,001	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Garrett Park is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Garrett Park is served primarily by Montgomery County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Garrett Park, MD	National Avg
School District	Montgomery County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	138	—
Middle Schools	40	—
High Schools	29	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	89.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Garrett Park sees average highs of 42.2°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation and 5.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Garrett Park, MD
Average High — January	42.2°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	46.3"
Annual Snowfall	5.8"

Demographics

Metric	Garrett Park, MD	National Avg
Population	816	—
Median Age	52.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.0%	18.9%
Asian	6.1%	6.3%
Under 18	18.3%	22.2%
65 and over	26.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Kensington, MD 1 mi Kensington, MD 1 mi Chevy Chase View, MD 1 mi North Bethesda, MD 1 mi South Kensington, MD 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Garrett Park

Garrett Park, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

20896

Garrett Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrett Park, MD affordable or expensive?

Garrett Park's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Garrett Park roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $909,300 and median rent is $2,679/month.

What is the crime rate in Garrett Park, MD?

Crime data for Garrett Park is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Garrett Park?

Public schools in Garrett Park are operated by Montgomery County Public Schools. The district has 138 elementary, 40 middle, and 29 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 89.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Garrett Park, MD a good place to live?

Garrett Park, MD has a population of 816, a median household income of $250,001, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Garrett Park?

Garrett Park averages 42.2°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches with about 5.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Garrett Park?

Garrett Park, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 20896.

What is the population of Garrett Park?

The population of Garrett Park, Maryland is 816 with a median age of 52.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Garrett Park?

Key numbers for living in Garrett Park: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $909,300, median household income $250,001, schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Garrett Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.