What are the schools like in Garibaldi, OR?

Garibaldi is served primarily by Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Garibaldi?

The median household income in Garibaldi, OR is $53,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Garibaldi, OR?

Garibaldi has an average high temperature of 51.9°F in January and 67.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Garibaldi, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Garibaldi, OR affordable or expensive?

Garibaldi's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Garibaldi is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $303,300 and the median rent is $1,154 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Garibaldi, OR?

Garibaldi has a violent crime rate of 203.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1361.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Garibaldi, OR a Good Place to Live?

Garibaldi is a small town of 716 in Oregon, with a median household income of $53,000 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Garibaldi stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Garibaldi is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Garibaldi 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: 101.6

Garibaldi's overall cost of living index is 101.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Garibaldi costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Garibaldi, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$303,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,154	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Garibaldi's violent crime rate is 203.4 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

203.4 /100k

Property Crime

1361.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Garibaldi is served primarily by Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Garibaldi, OR	National Avg
School District	Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Garibaldi sees average highs of 51.9°F in January and 67.7°F in July, with 89.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Garibaldi, OR
Average High — January	51.9°F
Average High — July	67.7°F
Annual Precipitation	89.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Garibaldi, OR	National Avg
Population	716	—
Median Age	53.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	17.3%	22.2%
65 and over	31.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bay City, OR 3 mi Cape Meares, OR 3 mi Rockaway Beach, OR 4 mi Idaville, OR 4 mi Barnesdale, OR 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Garibaldi

Garibaldi, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97118

Garibaldi vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garibaldi, OR affordable or expensive?

Garibaldi's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Garibaldi roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $303,300 and median rent is $1,154/month.

What is the crime rate in Garibaldi, OR?

Garibaldi's violent crime rate is 203.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1361.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Garibaldi?

Public schools in Garibaldi are operated by Neah-Kah-Nie SD 56. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Garibaldi, OR a good place to live?

Garibaldi, OR has a population of 716, a median household income of $53,000, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. 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 Garibaldi?

Garibaldi averages 51.9°F in January and 67.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 89.8 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Garibaldi?

Garibaldi, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97118.

What is the population of Garibaldi?

The population of Garibaldi, Oregon is 716 with a median age of 53.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Garibaldi?

Key numbers for living in Garibaldi: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $303,300, median household income $53,000, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Garibaldi side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.