At a Glance
Median Income
$228,807
$99,269 per capita
Home Value
$1,063,300
Zillow: $1,310,573
Median Rent
$3,478/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.2%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.0%
6.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 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?
B+
3.8 / 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 $228,807 , which is 204% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $99,269. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garden City is $1,063,300 , 277% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,310,573. Median rent is $3,478/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Garden City reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 602/100K.
Education
75.2% of adults in Garden City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(123% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garden City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population22,866
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density4,290/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$228,807
Per Capita$99,269
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$1,063,300
Rent$3,478
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$1,310,573
Housing Units7,956
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property602/100K
Health
Obesity25.0%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking6.3%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation83 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.2%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+38.0%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute34 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Garden City was built in 1950.
14.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
24.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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