At a Glance
Median Income
$72,511
$32,278 per capita
Home Value
$186,200
Zillow: $233,685
Median Rent
$990/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
68.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
15.5% 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 $72,511 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,278. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garden City is $186,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,685. Median rent is $990/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
18.7% of adults in Garden City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
68.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garden City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population27,781
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density2,478/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born26.4%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,511
Per Capita$32,278
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$997M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,200
Rent$990
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$233,685
Housing Units10,772
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,692/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain19.6 in/yr
Elevation2,827 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+68.2%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute14 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Garden City was founded in 1878.
The median home in Garden City was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Garden City Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
26.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.