Garden City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Glasscock County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
131 Population 74/sq mi density
$138,750 Median Income $94,143 per capita
$226,500 Home Value $138,939 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$138,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,500 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Garden City, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$138,750
85% above
$94,143 per capita
Home Value
$226,500
20% below
Zillow: $138,939
Bachelor's Degree+
39.3%
17% above
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°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
185%
Home Value
80%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
117%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Garden City a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Garden City residents earn a median household income of $138,750 , which is 85% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $94,143. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 139 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Garden City is $226,500 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,939. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

39.3% of adults in Garden City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Garden City has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population131
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$138,750
Per Capita$94,143
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,913M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

A+
Home Value$226,500
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$138,939
Housing Units78
Rent Burden29.9%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation2,677 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.3%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 94% / D 6%
Commute20 min
Broadband57.6%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

The median home in Garden City was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.