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A residential neighborhood between Sherman Park and Sanford USD Medical Center
Two miles west of downtown Sioux Falls, Garfield is a primarily residential area with a mix of apartments and single-family housing options. Home prices in Garfield are lower than the average for the city, which makes it a good entry point for first-time buyers. The community's location also plays a role in its popularity. “The nice thing about Garfield is that it’s right by Sherman Park, which is a huge park with a bunch of softball fields,” says local Realtor Andy Kontz. The park is also home to the 45-acre Great Plains Zoo and offers multiple access points to the 36-mile Sioux Falls Recreation Trail. Residents of Garfield are also only a mile from Sanford USD Medical Center, one of the state’s top employers, which makes this community ideal for many of its 4,000 employees and their families.
Garfield neighborhood is packed with shopping, dining, parks and so much more.
Sanford Health complex occupies multiple blocks in Garfield neighborhood.
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Cape Cods, bungalows and ranch-style homes
According to Kontz, most homes in this neighborhood were built between the 1940s and 1980s. Housing styles here consist primarily of modest Cape Cods, bungalows and ranch-style homes which feature vinyl, shingle or stucco siding and usually don’t exceed 1,500 square feet. While the majority of homes maintain a similar size, they're not cookie-cutter. Roofs vary from front-gabled to side-gabled to hipped, and exterior colors, though mostly neutral tones, can vary too. The neighborhood’s 5,000- to 10,000-square foot lots typically include cozy front- and back-yard spaces, and sidewalks along the streets make going on walks a breeze. Home values in Garfield tend to fall between $200,000 and $300,000.
Small Cape Cod homes with detached garages can be found in Garfield neighborhood.
Classic homes in bold colors accented by classic cars give character to Garfield neighborhood.
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Sherman Park and the Sioux Falls Recreation Trail
Garfield borders Sherman Park to the east, and everyone who lives here is less than a mile’s walk away. This expansive park is known equally for its award-winning softball fields and for housing the Great Plains Zoo, which houses species from all over the world. From Sherman Park, residents can access the Sioux Falls Recreation Trail, a 36-mile paved path that loops the city and welcomes runners, walkers and cyclists alike.
Visit the USS South Dakota Memorial at Sherman Park.
The Sioux Falls Bike Trails winds for miles along the Big Sioux River, cutting through Garfield.
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A public career prep academy and a nearby Baptist school
Students in Garfield attend Garfield Elementary School, which has a B-minus on Niche, followed by the C-plus-rated George McGovern Middle School. They continue to Jefferson High School, which has not been rated on Niche. Jefferson High students can take career prep and technical education classes at the Sioux Falls School District’s Career & Technical Education Academy. Here, they can specialize in trades like welding and auto technology or career prep programs like finance, architecture and engineering. Parents interested in private education can send their children to the nearby Empire Baptist Academy, which enrolls students in preschool through twelfth grade.
Garfield Elementary is part of the Sioux Falls Public School district.
George McGovern Middle School serves students in grades 6-8.
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Events for kids and adults alike at the Great Plains Zoo
“The zoo is constantly hosting events for kids and families,” says Assistant Director of Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Brett Kollars. On summer Wednesdays, the zoo’s open for two extra hours for Wild Wednesdays, and each week has a unique activity, like magic shows, aerial performances and guided birding walks. Each February, couples over 21 can spice up their Valentine’s Day with “Woo at the Zoo,” an educational evening that’s all about animal mating. In the spring, kids fill the zoo for the annual Egg-stravaganza, an Easter celebration with egg hunts sectioned off by age range.
The Great Plains Zoo is one of the best in all of South Dakota, right in the heart of Garfield.
Zookeepers host daily feedings and demonstrations at Great Plains Zoo in Garfield.
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Getting to downtown from Garfield
Garfield is 2 miles west of downtown Sioux Falls: it takes about five to 10 minutes driving or taking the bus or 15 minutes biking to get there. Sanford USD Medical Center is less than a mile from the neighborhood, and the Sioux Falls Regional Airport is 4 miles away.
Take the bus from Garfield to the greater Sioux Falls area.
Bikes can ride safely along the wide streets of Garfield neighborhood.
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Neighborhood dining options and nearby groceries
Locals can kick-start their mornings with a coffee from Caribou or Scooter’s on 12th Street – where they’ll either drive-thru or hang out inside to get some work done. For lunch, they might grab tacos from Jacky’s Burrito Express or dine in at Golden Harvest, a Chinese restaurant across 12th Street. Weeknight dinners and weekend brunches are best enjoyed at Fryn’ Pan Family Restaurant, a 24-hour diner that’s all about balance with both a salad bar and massive milkshakes. The neighborhood’s La Michoacana gives residents easy access to Mexican groceries, and the nearby Juba Restaurant & Grocery Store is where locals go for halal meats. A neighborhood convenience store and Walgreens provide access to snacks, sodas and prescription pickups, but for most groceries, locals will shop at the Sioux Falls Food Co+op, Sunshine Foods or ALDI.
Jacky's Burrito Express is a popular stop for tacos and burritos in Garfield.
Garfield neighbors love the fresh, healthy and local options at Sioux Falls Food Co-Op
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Parks in this Area
Sherman Park
Transit
Airport
Joe Foss Field
21 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Garfield
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Garfield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Garfield, Sioux Falls sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Garfield, Sioux Falls over the last 12 months is $237,450, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,567
Median Age
40
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,356
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,971
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.7%
College Graduates
23.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.7%
% Population in Labor Force
75.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
28''
Average Winter Low Temperature
9°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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