Garnet, California
Quick Statistics
Garnet is a community in Riverside County, California, home to about 7,382 people spread across 7.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $30,358 a year, and a typical home is worth about $267,900. About 17.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 2 percent over the past decade.
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, Garnet ranks number 564 of 1,570 in population, number 937 in median household income, number 1,193 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Garnet typically top out near 106°F in July, while January nights average about 47°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Desert Edge, CA | 2.3 mi. | 3,778 |
| 2. | Desert Hot Springs, CA | 4.5 mi. | 33,200 |
| 3. | Cathedral City, CA | 5.8 mi. | 52,267 |
| 4. | Sky Valley, CA | 7.4 mi. | 2,255 |
| 5. | Palm Springs, CA | 8.6 mi. | 45,070 |
| 6. | Thousand Palms, CA | 10.1 mi. | 7,720 |
| 7. | Rancho Mirage, CA | 11.0 mi. | 17,563 |
| 8. | Morongo Valley, CA | 11.7 mi. | 4,209 |
What is the population of Garnet, California?
Garnet has a population of about 7,382 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Garnet, California in?
Garnet is located in Riverside County, California.
What is the median home value in Garnet, California?
The median home value in Garnet is about $267,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Garnet, California?
The median personal income in Garnet is about $30,358 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Garnet, California?
Since 1950, 27 tornadoes have been recorded in Riverside County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Garnet, California?
Typical July highs run about 106 degrees and January lows about 47 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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