At a Glance
Median Income
$150,688
$56,684 per capita
Home Value
$691,800
Zillow: $869,878
Median Rent
$2,315/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.4%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
8.6% smoking rate
How Garden City South Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garden City South's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garden City South a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garden City South residents earn a median household income of $150,688 , which is 101% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,684. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% 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 South is $691,800 , 145% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $869,878. Median rent is $2,315/month, with 32.3% 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 1948.
Education
48.4% of adults in Garden City South hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garden City South has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population4,077
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density10,193/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born16.9%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$150,688
Per Capita$56,684
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$691,800
Rent$2,315
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$869,878
Housing Units1,365
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation72 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.4%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+29.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute37 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Garden City South was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
16.9% 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.