Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Garden City is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 228. Residents earn $77,222 per year, which is 3% above the national average.
Based on current data, Garden City receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Garden City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Garden City is $77,222, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Garden City is $154,500, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Garden City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches, including 38.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,222 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,679 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,190 |
| Unemployment | 7.1% |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,150 |
| County GDP | $5,641M |
| Restaurants | 171 |
| Healthcare | 317 |
| Retail | 276 |
| Manufacturing | 81 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,631 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.00% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |
| Census Median | $154,500 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $269,098 |
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,631 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.00% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 28.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,843/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 317 |
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.9 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 910 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0478°N, 94.1707°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27013 |
Winner: Republican by 1.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.8% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 317 |
| Restaurants | 171 |
| Retail Stores | 276 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |