Garden City, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Georgetown County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
10,820 Population 2,022/sq mi density
$50,027 Median Income $42,643 per capita
$194,100 Home Value $347,773 Zillow
$1,382 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,027 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$194,100 home value, $1,382/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Garden City, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,027
33% below
$42,643 per capita
Home Value
$194,100
31% below
Zillow: $347,773
Median Rent
$1,382/mo
19% above
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
27% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
2% below
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°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
67%
Home Value
69%
Rent
119%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Garden City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $50,027 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,643. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,442 business establishments, including 185 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Garden City is $194,100 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,773. Median rent is $1,382/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Education

24.5% of adults in Garden City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Garden City has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,820
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density2,022/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,027
Per Capita$42,643
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$4,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

A
Home Value$194,100
Rent$1,382
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$347,773
Housing Units10,130
Rent Burden21.6%

Health

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death13,428/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain55.3 in/yr
Elevation22 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Garden City was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 185 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.