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Living in
Garrison.
Garrison is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Garrison
Garrison is a community of 10,449 people in Maryland. The median household income is $102,423, median rent runs about $1,952 per month, and median home values are around $331,600. Unemployment is low at 4.0%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Garrison at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Foreign-Born
14.8%
Broadband Internet
96.5%
of households
Median household income
Demographics14.8% foreign-born, most often from Nigeria
Who lives in Garrison: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Garrison, the largest foreign-born group is from Nigeria (10.8%), and 4.4% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
19.2%
of residents
65 and Older
23.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
40.4%
of households
Married Couples
40.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.40
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% above MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Garrison
In Garrison, rent runs 14% above the MD average, and home values are 21% below the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,923
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
50.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $319,066 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MD
Unemployment in Garrison
Unemployment in Baltimore County, which includes Garrison, is close to the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Garrison: Baltimore County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Baltimore County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Garrison is about 1% of Baltimore County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Garrison Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.2 min avg
How Garrison residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Garrison, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Major hub12.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 22% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Baltimore County Police Department, which covers Garrison, runs 22% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
400.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,400.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Baltimore County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 43 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
94.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Baltimore County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Baltimore County, which includes Garrison, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 43 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2024 | 33 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15.1M |
| 2023 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.4M |
| 2022 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $326,000 |
| 2021 | 51 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.2M |
| 2020 | 58 | Dense Fog | $333,500 |
| 2019 | 53 | Thunderstorm Wind | $500,000 |
| 2018 | 64 | Flood | $8.6M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Baltimore County, county-wide
Garrison is about 1% of Baltimore County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Baltimore County, which includes Garrison, is typically good — 236 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
236
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Baltimore County, county-wide
Garrison is about 1% of Baltimore County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Garrison has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.8"
Annual Snowfall
28.5"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
92
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 30°F | 3.07" |
| Feb | 47°F | 32°F | 2.75" |
| Mar | 55°F | 39°F | 3.93" |
| Apr | 67°F | 48°F | 3.55" |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 3.39" |
| Jun | 85°F | 68°F | 3.36" |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 4.71" |
| Aug | 87°F | 71°F | 4.35" |
| Sep | 80°F | 65°F | 4.49" |
| Oct | 69°F | 53°F | 3.49" |
| Nov | 58°F | 43°F | 2.98" |
| Dec | 48°F | 35°F | 3.66" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Garrison
Uninsured
1.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Garrison's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Northwest Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Randallstown
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.3 mi away · Baltimore
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Baltimore
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Garrison
Garrison's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 56.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
56.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Garrison
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 280 students · in-state tuition $11,200 · 44% graduate · median earnings $68,364 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 16,136 students · in-state tuition $12,186 · 72% graduate · median earnings $70,158 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
10.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 10,701 students · in-state tuition $13,679 · 71% graduate · median earnings $74,881 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 9,019 students · in-state tuition $8,346 · 53% graduate · median earnings $56,585 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 6,649 students · in-state tuition $4,146 · 21% graduate · median earnings $53,227 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,693 students · in-state tuition $67,170 · 94% graduate · median earnings $104,590 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,869 students · in-state tuition $59,150 · 79% graduate · median earnings $90,179 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hampton National Historic Site, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Garrison
Garrison has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hampton National Historic Site (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
9 mi awayStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
12 mi awayFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
14 mi awayBaltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
27 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Park
30 mi awayCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
33 mi awayChesapeake Bay
National Park Site
33 mi awayCivil War Defenses of Washington
National Park Site
34 mi awayCities Near Garrison
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Garrison FAQ
Is Garrison, Maryland affordable?⌄
Garrison's median rent is $1,952/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $102,423/year. Median home value is $331,600.
Is Garrison, Maryland safe?⌄
Garrison is policed by the Baltimore County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 401 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2400 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Garrison, Maryland?⌄
Baltimore County, which includes Garrison, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Garrison, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Garrison is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,952/month and median household income is $102,423/year. The median home value is $331,600. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Garrison, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Garrison is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from