Garden City, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Bryan County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
10,375 Population 725/sq mi density
$41,735 Median Income $23,891 per capita
$160,700 Home Value $268,054 Zillow
$1,111 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$41,735 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$160,700 home value, $1,111/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Garden City, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,735
44% below
$23,891 per capita
Home Value
$160,700
43% below
Zillow: $268,054
Median Rent
$1,111/mo
4% below
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

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)

Income
56%
Home Value
57%
Rent
96%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
194%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Garden City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Garden City residents earn a median household income of $41,735 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,891. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,085 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Garden City is $160,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,054. Median rent is $1,111/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

16.1% of adults in Garden City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Garden City has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,375
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density725/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.7%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,735
Per Capita$23,891
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$3,405M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,700
Rent$1,111
Ownership40.1%
Zillow$268,054
Housing Units4,580
Rent Burden29.0%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,532/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation14 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed254 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Garden City was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 254 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.