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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Julia Watson

First time home buyer in Garden City

OK so I'm retired and Median household income is $50,027, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years....

2 replies 9 upvotes housing
Ellie Reyes

Just moved to Garden City, any tips?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $50,027, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The wea...

8 replies 10 upvotes moving
Peter N.

Starting a business in Garden City?

Hello, Been living here since 2010. It's a a small town city with about 10,820 people. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 10,820, Garden City is a small town. The median home value here is around $194,100, which is actually reasonable. The food scene here is surprisingly...

0 replies 12 upvotes jobs
Leo Johnson

Garden City in the winter -how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Median household income is $50,027, which feels on the lower side for the area. With a population of 10,820, Garden City is a small town. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What are yo...

0 replies 9 upvotes qa
Ellie Reyes

Rent vs buy in Garden City -what makes sense?

Hey, I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $50,027 in Garden City. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Should I be concerned? Thanks in advance! It's a very car-d...

0 replies 10 upvotes housing
Peter N.

Worst things about Garden City nobody talks about

Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $50,027, which feels on the lower side for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Does this match your experie...

6 replies 10 upvotes best-worst
Peter N.

Working in Garden City -salaries realistic?

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $1,382 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I...

1 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Peter N.

Weekend activities in Garden City?

Hey, I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $194,100 on average. Rent is about $1,382/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here? The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I...

3 replies 1 upvotes qa
Julia Watson

Moving to Garden City with kids -good idea?

First post here. Median household income is $50,027, which feels on the lower side for the area. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $194,100 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent y...

14 replies 6 upvotes moving
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