Garner

One of the best parts of life in Garner is the close-knit community atmosphere. Even if you're moving here from out of state, you'll feel right at home almost immediately.

Welcome to Garner

An idyllic American town, Garner is just 10-minutes away from Downtown Raleigh and filled with exciting opportunities for fun, recreation, relaxation, and more. Here, you'll discover a wide array of affordable homes for sale in spectacular neighborhoods. Enjoy living just minutes away from popular attractions like the Garner Performing Arts Center, White Deer Park, and Lake Benson Park.
 
One of the best parts of life in Garner is the close-knit community atmosphere. Even if you're moving here from out of state, you'll feel right at home almost immediately. Garner residents are friendly and welcoming, so it's never hard to make lifelong friends. 
 
Feel free to use this page as your go-to guide for buying and selling homes in Garner, North Carolina.
 

A Quick Look at Garner

 

Arts & Culture

In Garner, you'll find a number of opportunities to soak up the community's local art scene. Head over to the Garner Performing Arts Center for a theatrical production by the Towne Players of Garner (routinely rated one of the Triangle's top community theaters)!
 
 

Parks and Recreation

Get outside and play at the expansive White Deer Park, which boasts over 90 acres of fun and recreation. Traverse the nature trails, explore the beautiful arboretum, or head to the Nature Center for educational programming and more!

Overview for Garner, NC

30,859 people live in Garner, where the median age is 36.8 and the average individual income is $36,163. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

30,859

Total Population

36.8 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$36,163

Average individual Income

Around Garner, NC

There's plenty to do around Garner, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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29
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Aristotle Spirits, Yemeni Cuisine Restaurant, and Wada Boba Tea.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.19 miles 17 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 2.71 miles 9 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 1.05 miles 8 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 3.13 miles 23 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 4.62 miles 7 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 4.02 miles 6 reviews 4.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Garner, NC

Garner has 12,221 households, with an average household size of 2.51. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Garner do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 30,859 people call Garner home. The population density is 1,863.04 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

30,859

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

36.8

Median Age

48.49 / 51.51%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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  • High School Degree
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12,221

Total Households

2.51

Average Household Size

$36,163

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Garner, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Garner. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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