Idaho · Metropolitan Area
Garden City is a small city in Idaho with a population of 12,483. Residents earn $66,859 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Garden City receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs. Garden City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Garden City is $66,859, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Garden City is $411,400, 46% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,206 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
With 662 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,795 per 100,000, 94% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Garden City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches, including 57.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
| English Only | 89.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.4% |
| 22% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,859 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,753 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,682 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 26,886 |
| County GDP | $45,455M |
| Restaurants | 1,244 |
| Healthcare | 1,971 |
| Retail | 1,642 |
| Manufacturing | 477 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,790 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.16% |
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 18.4% |
| Census Median | $411,400 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $472,983 |
| Median List Price | $649,900 |
| Median List Price | $649,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $291 |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 19.4% |
| Inventory | 31 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,206 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,732 |
| Studio | $898 |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,619 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,949 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,790 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.16% |
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 5,738/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,971 |
| Total Violent | 661.8/100K |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 70.6/100K |
| Robbery | 26.5/100K |
| Assault | 564.8/100K |
| Total Property | 3,794.6/100K |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 511.8/100K |
| Theft | 3,079.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 203.0/100K |
| Arson | 35.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 18.0 inches |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 57.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,601 ft (793 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,060/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6683°N, 116.2944°W |
| County FIPS | 16001 |
Winner: Republican by 10.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.4% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.43 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,060/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,971 |
| Restaurants | 1,244 |
| Retail Stores | 1,642 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 18.4% |