Garner : North Carolina
Living a Lakeside Lifestyle in Garner, North_Carolina
Garner offers plenty of recreational activities with its nearby lake. The town is about 8 miles from Raleigh. Garner is both a suburb and a small town with a population of over 27,000. Thanks to its close proximity to Raleigh, Garner is a place that has a small town feel with uptown access to everything Raleigh and the Research Triangle Park.
Where to Retire in Garner and Home Prices
According to Zillow, the median home value in Garner was $390,758 in late 2022. There are active adult communities in the area (see link at top left).
What Is Special about Garner
The Raleigh area is fast growing and stable. It has diversity and there is plenty to do.
What Is Not Special about Garner
Garner is chilly in the winter with an average January temperature of only about 40 degrees. It is not considered a walkable community.
Climate and Physical Environment
Garner is near Raleigh in north central North Carolina. The average July high temperature is 89 and the average January low is 32. The wettest month is July (over 4").
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Garner has several parks, recreational facilities and a Performing Arts Center. Nearby Raleigh offers an array of restaurants and cultural activities.
Crime
The crime rate in Garner is lower than the national average.
Medical Facilities
The Research Triangle offers top-notch medical services.
Transportation
Raleigh/Durham International Airport is about 20 miles away. Amtrak is just 6 miles away in Raleigh.
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