At a Glance
Home Value
$187,500
Zillow: $433,421
Median Rent
$1,091/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
54.5% high school+
Unemployment
29.5%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
14.9% smoking rate
How Garden City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garden City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garden City a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garden City is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,421. Median rent is $1,091/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
1.9% of adults in Garden City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
54.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garden City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population293
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density2,664/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born17.7%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$27,177
Unemployment29.5%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277
Housing
Home Value$187,500
Rent$1,091
Ownership7.5%
Zillow$433,421
Housing Units115
Rent Burden34.7%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death6,882/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain14.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,699 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.9%
High School+54.5%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Garden City was founded in 1935.
The median home in Garden City was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
17.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.