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Garrett, IN

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Population
6,694
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
882 ft
Median Home Value
$154,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$858/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,179
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in IndianaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IndianaNearest larger communityFort Wayne, Indiana18 miles away · 275,203 residents.

About Garrett

Garrett is a welcoming small town in DeKalb County, located about twenty miles north of Fort Wayne. Home to around 6,600 residents, it offers a quiet, close-knit atmosphere with convenient connections to Auburn and Interstate 69 along State Routes 8 and 327. The town grew rapidly after the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad arrived in the 1870s, and that heritage remains a proud part of its identity today, from its historic downtown streets to the steady rhythm of passing trains.

Clearing the Right of Way (mural study, Garrett, Indiana Post Office), SAAM 1962.8.66 1

Families are served by the Garrett-Keyser-Butler school district, where local pride runs deep for the Garrett Railroaders. Residents have plenty of ways to stay active close to home, thanks to six city parks, a community swimming pool, an 18-hole golf course, and a well-loved public library. Blending affordable neighborhoods with a relaxed pace of life and a quick commute to Fort Wayne, Garrett is an easy fit for anyone looking for classic Midwestern small-town living.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+97.9rating

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