At a Glance
Median Income
$66,859
$44,753 per capita
Home Value
$411,400
Zillow: $476,420
Median Rent
$1,206/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
12.3% 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?
B+
3.8 / 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 $66,859 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,753. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,886 business establishments, including 1,244 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garden City is $411,400 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $476,420. Median rent is $1,206/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
38.4% of adults in Garden City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garden City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population12,483
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density3,060/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,859
Per Capita$44,753
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$45,455M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
B
Home Value$411,400
Rent$1,206
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$476,420
Housing Units5,923
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,738/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain11.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation2,601 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.4%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Garden City was built in 1993.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 1,244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.