There are 20 independent living communities near Garrett, Indiana. The costs per day for independent living in Indiana range from $20 to $151, with a median expenditure running approximately $68. The per month expense averages about $2,048 and ranges between $602 and $4,521. Yearly, the median cost is about $24,576, which is over the national average of $23,100.
Garrett is a small city in DeKalb County, Indiana. The surrounding metro area contains 1,151,549 people, but there are 7,918 residing within the city itself. Approximately 23% of the population are 55 and over.
Garrett has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has a mean per capita income of $20,000 and a mean household income is $45,000 (the Indiana state average is $49,000). The current unemployment rate is about 9.28% and the median housing price is $130,500, which is relatively lower than the Indiana average of $163,500.
Garrett has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area gets low amounts of rainfall each year. Compared to other cities in the US, Garrett has an exceptionally low rate of crime and lower than average air quality.