Living in Garfield (New Jersey)
Garfield (New Jersey) is a large place in New Jersey, United States, home to 31,802 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 2%, #180 of 12,111), expat professionals (top 2%, #143 of 7,271), couples without children (DINKs) (top 3%, #82 of 3,053).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Garfield (New Jersey)
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 13 km away.
- The Passaic runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater New York, 18 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 14 min and sets around 22:32; in late June it sets around 2:32.
How Garfield (New Jersey) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 58 | #2,766 of 11,898 | #208 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #6,534 of 9,771 | #186 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 46 | #3,733 of 8,006 | #183 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #2,188 of 6,237 | #119 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #1,726 of 9,474 | #206 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,352 of 9,474 | #165 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,748 of 10,762 | #208 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #125 of 4,537 | #10 of 276 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #137 of 4,444 | #11 of 273 | Map |
| DINKS | 82 | #82 of 3,053 | #10 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 59 | #2,954 of 7,271 | #169 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #296 of 6,227 | #10 of 349 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #257 of 3,933 | #26 of 248 | Map |
| Student | 71 | #814 of 2,119 | #52 of 121 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #3,407 of 8,006 | #146 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 29 | #9,115 of 12,111 | #261 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #155 of 4,114 | #16 of 255 | Map |
| Expat professional | 81 | #143 of 7,271 | #10 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #592 of 9,474 | #65 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 20 | #16,884 of 18,063 | #507 of 562 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 27 | #6,872 of 16,523 | #293 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 8 | #17,288 of 18,063 | #505 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 76 | #643 of 16,523 | #75 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #167 of 21,167 | #7 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #6,946 of 12,111 | #378 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #2,628 of 6,413 | #211 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 81 | #180 of 12,111 | #11 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #318 of 4,750 | #25 of 282 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Lodi (New Jersey) 3 km
- Elmwood Park (New Jersey) 3 km
- Saddle Brook 3 km
- Passaic 3 km
- Wallington 3 km
- Hasbrouck Heights 4 km
- Rochelle Park 4 km
- Wood-Ridge 5 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.