In Garfield, Nebraska, the median home price is $241,347, compared with the Nebraska median of $277,327; median household income is $62,804; the population is 1,718; schools rate 8.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 52.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 14.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Garfield at a glance
Population
1,718
Median Household Income
$62,804
Typical Home Value
$241,347
School District Rating
8.2
Violent Crime Rate
52.4
Avg Commute Time
14.8
About Garfield
Garfield has a population of 1,718. The median home value is $241,347, 13% below the Nebraska median. Median household income is $62,804 (18% below the Nebraska median). The most populated towns are Burwell, Rockford, and Willow Springs.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Garfield
10 towns, by population.
County rankings in Nebraska
Every county in Nebraska, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Nebraska
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- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Nebraska
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Nebraska
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- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Nebraska
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Nebraska
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Nebraska
- 10Best school ratingsNebraska School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Nebraska
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Nebraska
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Nebraska
Garfield at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Garfield?
- Garfield has a population of 1,718 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Garfield?
- The median home value in Garfield is $241,347. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Garfield?
- Median household income in Garfield is $62,804 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Garfield in?
- Garfield is in Nebraska.
- How many towns are in Garfield?
- Garfield contains 10 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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