At a Glance
Median Income
$64,396
$32,640 per capita
Home Value
$162,400
Zillow: $205,721
Median Rent
$991/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
17.1% 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+
3.5 / 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 $64,396 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,640. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garden City is $162,400 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,721. Median rent is $991/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
14.6% of adults in Garden City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garden City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population26,910
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density4,592/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,396
Per Capita$32,640
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,400
Rent$991
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$205,721
Housing Units11,324
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation635 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries57
Did You Know?
Garden City was founded in 1933.
The median home in Garden City was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.