At a Glance
Median Income
$62,895
$21,067 per capita
Home Value
$318,400
Zillow: $365,156
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
48.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.0%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
16.2% smoking rate
How Garden Acres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garden Acres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garden Acres a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garden Acres residents earn a median household income of $62,895 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,067. The unemployment rate stands at 13.0% (261% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,110 business establishments, including 1,335 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garden Acres is $318,400 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $365,156. Median rent is $1,304/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
5.1% of adults in Garden Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
48.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garden Acres has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population10,417
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density4,038/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born38.8%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,895
Per Capita$21,067
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$46,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
Housing
B+
Home Value$318,400
Rent$1,304
Ownership54.0%
Zillow$365,156
Housing Units3,089
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking16.2%
Premature Death8,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation29 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+48.2%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute45 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations55
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Garden Acres was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
38.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 1,335 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 128 fatal vehicle crashes.