Economy & Jobs — Garfield, New Jersey
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $79,700 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$86,300 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,260 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% |
| In Labor Force | 17,807 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 18.7% |
| Retail | 12.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Physician Offices | 1,122 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 995 |
| Fast Food | 936 |
| Dental Offices | 779 |
| Law Offices | 708 |
| Beauty Salons | 529 |
| Coffee Shops | 385 |
| Insurance Agencies | 350 |
| Real Estate Offices | 327 |
| Accounting Firms | 324 |
| Commercial Banks | 309 |
| Child Day Care | 299 |
| Auto Repair | 270 |
| Grocery Stores | 225 |
| Fitness Centers | 198 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.