Garden City, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Blue Earth County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
228 Population 127/sq mi density
$77,222 Median Income $35,679 per capita
$154,500 Home Value $286,179 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$77,222 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,500 home value, $850/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Garden City, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,222
3% above
$35,679 per capita
Home Value
$154,500
45% below
Zillow: $286,179
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
200% above
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Income
103%
Home Value
55%
Rent
73%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
300%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Garden City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $77,222 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,679. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,150 business establishments, including 171 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Garden City is $154,500 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,179. Median rent is $850/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Education

13.8% of adults in Garden City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Garden City has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population228
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density127/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$77,222
Per Capita$35,679
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$5,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,500
Rent$850
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$286,179
Housing Units108
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,843/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain33.9 in/yr
Elevation910 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Garden City was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.