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Garden City, MN
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Garden City, MN
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 $77,222 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,679. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% 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 $269,098. 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.
Safety & Crime
Garden City reports 197 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 986/100K.
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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.