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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Rylee Ramos

How much do you pay for rent in Garden City?

Random thought, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $186,200 on average. The median home value here is around $186,200, which is actually reasonable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Anyone in a similar situation? Ch...

2 replies 21 upvotes housing
Quinn Foster

Things Garden City needs to improve

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and The median home value here is around $186,200, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent ...

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William

How are the schools in Garden City?

Anyone else feel this way? Household incomes average around $72,511 in Garden City. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $186,200, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 27,781, Garden City is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you...

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Cooper Richardson

Is Garden City walkable?

Random thought, Homes are going for about $186,200 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Let me know your thoughts. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most f...

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Amelia Chavez

Raising a family in Garden City -thoughts?

Anyone else feel this way? Median household income is $72,511, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's ...

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Elijah Nguyen

Moving to Garden City with kids -good idea?

I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $72,511, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by n...

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Quinn Foster

Is Garden City worth it salary-wise?

Hi all, Household incomes average around $72,511 in Garden City. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Let me know your thoughts. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge pl...

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Valentina Smith

Remote worker thinking about Garden City

Hey everyone, Homes are going for about $186,200 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Garden City sits at 490.4 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. Any advice would be great. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know wh...

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Wesley R.

Best areas to explore in Garden City?

Hi all, Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $72,511 in Garden City. Median household income is $72,511, which feels about average for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any help is appreciated. People here are genu...

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Amelia Chavez

How are the schools in Garden City?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $990 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned? Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Ethan Ward

Best areas to explore in Garden City?

Just moved here 15 months ago and With a population of 27,781, Garden City is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night ...

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Zoey Adams

Is Garden City worth it salary-wise?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The median home value here is around $186,200, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $72,511, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $990 for rent here. Do...

0 replies 11 upvotes jobs
Zoey Adams

Relocating to Garden City, KS -pros and cons?

Hey, I'm single, late 40s, and Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cheers. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to l...

3 replies 12 upvotes moving
Cooper Richardson

Weekend activities in Garden City?

Hey, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $186,200 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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William

The good and bad of living in Garden City

Curious what people think. The median home value here is around $186,200, which is actually reasonable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Is this normal for Garden City? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

0 replies 9 upvotes living
Amelia Chavez

Best areas to explore in Garden City?

Hey everyone, The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Garden City sits at 490.4 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are h...

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Sebastian Ward

Top 5 things I love about Garden City

Alright, Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. What do you all think?

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Amelia Chavez

What Garden City does better than anywhere else

Hey everyone, Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What are your go-to spots? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent c...

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