Utah · Metropolitan Area
Garden City is a small town in Utah with a population of 545. Residents earn $62,750 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Garden City receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Garden City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Garden City is $62,750, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Garden City is $554,500, making it a premium housing market at 97% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $813 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Garden City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,750 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,279 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,005 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,613 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,556 |
| County GDP | $9,088M |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Healthcare | 504 |
| Retail | 477 |
| Manufacturing | 218 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,350 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.60% |
| Commute Time | 15.0 min |
| Work from Home | 26.6% |
| Census Median | $554,500 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $624,739 |
| Census Median Rent | $813 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $981 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,082 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,313 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,746 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,105 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,350 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.60% |
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% |
| Depression | 28.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,132/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 504 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 16.5 inches |
| 57% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,197 ft (1,889 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9371°N, 111.4122°W |
| County FIPS | 49005 |
Winner: Republican by 34.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.9% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.82 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 504 |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Retail Stores | 477 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 15.0 min |
| Work from Home | 26.6% |