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Garden City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Gray County County
Garden City, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Garden City a Good Place to Live?
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $231,471. 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.
Safety & Crime
Garden City reports 490 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 3.8/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.