At a Glance
Median Income
$81,042
$52,779 per capita
Home Value
$233,200
Zillow: $211,415
Median Rent
$798/mo
17.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
14.0% smoking rate
How Central Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Central Gardens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Central Gardens a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Central Gardens residents earn a median household income of $81,042 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,779. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,839 business establishments, including 575 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Central Gardens is $233,200 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,415. Median rent is $798/month, with 17.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
24.9% of adults in Central Gardens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Central Gardens has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population3,491
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density1,385/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,042
Per Capita$52,779
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$27,102M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,346
Housing
A+
Home Value$233,200
Rent$798
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$211,415
Housing Units1,866
Rent Burden17.8%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,735/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain62.1 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation15 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute16 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Central Gardens was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 575 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.