44,637 (Garner Planning Department October 2025 estimate)

Census profile

Over 17 square miles. Garner's geographical coordinates are 35°41′54″N, 78°37′22″W (35.698243, -78.622865).

Garner is served by the Wake County Public School System, the largest school system in the state and one of the largest in the country. WCPSS enjoys an outstanding reputation in the region and across the nation. Below are links to WCPSS schools that serve the Garner area. WCPSS also offers an array of magnet school options that are available to Wake County residents.

Elementary Schools (Grades K-5)

Aversboro Elementary (Traditional Calendar) - 1605 Aversboro Road 
Creech Road Elementary (Traditional Calendar) - 450 Creech Road
East Garner Elementary (IB Magnet School, Traditional Calendar) - 5545 Jones Sausage Road
Rand Road Elementary (Multi-track,Year-Round Calendar) - 300 Arbor Greene Drive
Smith Magnet Elementary (IB Magnet School, Traditional Calendar) - 1101 Maxwell Drive 
Timber Drive Elementary (Year-Round Calendar) - 1601 Timber Drive
Vance Elementary (Multi-track, Year-Round Calendar) - 8808 Old Stage Road 
Vandora Springs Elementary (Traditional Calendar) - 1300 Vandora Springs Road 
Bryan Road Elementary (Traditional Calendar) - 8317 Bryan Road

 

Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)

East Garner Magnet (IB Magnet School, Traditional Calendar) - 6301 Jones Sausage Road
North Garner Middle School (Year-Round Calendar) - 720 Powell Drive

High Schools (Grades 9-12)

Garner Magnet High (IB Magnet School, Traditional Calendar) - 2101 Spring Drive
South Garner High (Traditional Calendar) - 8228 Hebron Church Road

For more information on the Wake County Public School System, please visit wcpss.net.

Garner is a booming community for both businesses and commerce in the Triangle region. Known for its hometown charm and atmosphere, yet located near the heart of the world-renowned Research Triangle Park, Garner offers an excellent economic climate that's well-suited for new, relocating or expanding businesses.

With half of Wake County residents 25 years of age or older holding a bachelor’s degree or higher, the Garner area has one of the smartest labor forces you’ll find anywhere.

With a high quality of life, a diverse, skilled workforce and access to the state's best academic institutions, Garner is a great place to do business in the heart of North Carolina.

Learn more at choosegarnernc.com.

Month	Average Temperature	Average Precipitation	Average Humidity
January	38.9º F	3.5 inches	56.5
April	59º F	2.6 inches	65
July	78.1º F	4.0 inches	72.5
October	60.1º F	2.9 inches	74

 

Parks

Whether you're an avid nature lover or are simply looking for a great place to relax and enjoy some fresh air, Garner's got the perfect place. The Town of Garner Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department manages over 870 acres of parkland and recreational open space inside town limits. The Town offers plenty of recreational amenities, including over four miles of paved trails, 12 playgrounds, 12 picnic shelters, 14 athletic fields, six tennis courts and a boathouse on Lake Benson that’s open during warm-weather months.

Recreation

From athletics and special events to the arts and outdoors, Garner offers a full slate of activities for people of all ages and walks of life. The Independence Day Celebration, which includes fireworks and a performance by the North Carolina Symphony, draws a crowd of 10,000 or more. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department offers other signature events throughout the year and operates the Garner Performing Arts Center and Garner Senior Center. The department distributes an activities brochure to town residents twice a year. Non-residents can receive the brochure by calling the department at (919) 773-4442.

Learn about current parks and recreational capital projects (e.g. parks, greenways, playgrounds).

Garner has become a major growth area in the Research Triangle, with thousands of new residential units having been approved, built or under construction in recent years. Because of its proximity to downtown Raleigh, Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Research Triangle Park, Garner is a popular choice for many people who are looking to buy a home and raise their family in a safe, affordable and convenient location. People are finding that Garner is more accessible and has a stronger sense of community than many Triangle residential areas.

Two-thirds of Garner's residents own their homes. This high home-ownership percentage indicates community stability and the commitment of Garner residents to the town and its welfare.

See Garner's development activity map.