Blended score for Garner's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

8.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

20 / 100

Restaurants & cafes2

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools3

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary

Creech Road Elementary

4.22 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 528
Student:teacher ratio: 12.9:1
District: Wake County Schools

Middle

East Garner Middle

3.31 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.6

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 1,297
Student:teacher ratio: 14.7:1
District: Wake County Schools

High

Garner High

4.65 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 1,689
Student:teacher ratio: 14.8:1
District: Wake County Schools

Commute

Real drive time from Garner's center to Downtown Raleigh.

21 min

typical drive time

10.8 mi

distance

Cities near Garner

Willow Springs · 8.8 mi Clayton · 9.3 mi Knightdale · 11 mi Raleigh · 11.3 mi Angier · 13.3 mi Fuquay Varina · 14 mi

Garner real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Garner right now?+

There are currently 347 active listings in Garner, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Garner?+

The median list price for active listings in Garner is $389,999. Homes are spending an average of 87 days on market.

Is Garner's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Garner have fallen 3.0% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Garner?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Garner are Not in a Subdivision, Magnolia Park, Renaissance at White Oak.

What schools serve Garner?+

The closest public schools to Garner's center are Creech Road Elementary, East Garner Middle, Garner High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Garner walkable?+

Garner's center has a walkability score of 33 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Garner?+

The typical drive from Garner's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 21 minutes (10.8 miles).

Listing data provided by Hive MLS, Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 13 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.