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Garrett, WA
Census-designated place in Walla Walla County, Washington.
Population
1,697
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
652
ZIP codes
0
Garrett and its ZIP codes
Garrett at a glance
- Garrett is about 5.5 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $118,609 a year, 21% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $372,000 (34% below Washington) and median rent is $780 a month.
Local data for Garrett, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Garrett, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$118,609
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$372,000
Median rent
$780/mo
Homeownership
85.3%
Bachelor's or higher
33.4%
Median age
54.9
Average commute
11.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (643), Irish Americans (209), Ukrainian Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walla Walla County. PPP loans are for Garrett.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,136
28,319 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,985
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$527M
FY 2026, $8,423 per person
How people get to work
Garrett, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 11.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Garrett, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
547
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
145
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
15.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garrett, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Garrett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| College PlaceCity | 1.4 mi | 3.5 |
| Walla WallaCity | 2.6 mi | 14.1 |
| Walla Walla EastCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Umapine, ORCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3.3 |
| Milton-Freewater, ORCity | 9 mi | 2 |
| DixieCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| TouchetCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Weston, ORCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| PrescottCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Athena, ORCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| WaitsburgCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Helix, ORCity | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| Adams, ORCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| WallulaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.1 |
| DaytonCity | 27 mi | 1.4 |
| Cayuse, ORCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garrett, WA in?
- Garrett is in Walla Walla County, Washington.
- What is the population of Garrett, WA?
- About 1,697 people live in Garrett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garrett?
- Nearby places include College Place (1.4 mi), Walla Walla (2.6 mi), Walla Walla East (4.7 mi), Umapine, OR (7.6 mi), Milton-Freewater, OR (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023