Garner Economic Development 2018-19 Annual Report 1 | Page 3

COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT 1,547 32,584 Building Permits Issued Est. 2019 Population 4.0 % Unemployment Rate 227K $ Average Home Sales Price A North Carolina Top Small City One of North Carolina’s Most Affordable Towns CitiesJournal.com SmartAsset.com 4.5 % Growth in Tax Base Best State for Business Forbes 3