At a Glance
Median Income
$64,396
$32,640 per capita
Home Value
$162,400
Zillow: $196,425
Median Rent
$991/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
363/100K
1,109/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 5.1% (42% 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 $196,425. 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.
Safety & Crime
Garden City reports 363 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,109/100K. The murder rate is 3.8/100K.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population26,910
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density4,592/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,396
Per Capita$32,640
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,400
Rent$991
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$196,425
Housing Units11,324
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent363/100K
Property1,109/100K
Murder3.8/100K
Assault265/100K
Burglary246/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.
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