Garden City, UT

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.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
545 Population 62/sq mi density
$62,750 Median Income $23,279 per capita
$554,500 Home Value $624,739 Zillow
$813 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,750 median income, 1.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$554,500 home value, $813/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,750
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $554,500
97% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.9%
8% lower than US avg
Median Rent $813
30% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.8%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Garden City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population545
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,750
Per Capita$23,279
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,088M
Commute15 min

Housing

D
Home Value$554,500
Rent$813
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$624,739

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.2%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain16.5 in/yr
Elevation6,197 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+95.6%
School Score5.82

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute15 min
EV Stations4
Libraries8

Is Garden City a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Garden City has a population of 545 with a density of 62 people per square mile. The median age is 42.5 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.6%), with 8.3% Hispanic.

Population

545
Total Population
62
People / sq mi
42.5yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
8.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.9%
Female 41.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Garden City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Garden City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Garden City is $62,750, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Garden City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,750
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,279
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
IRS Avg AGI$79,613

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,556
County GDP$9,088M

Business (County)

Restaurants212
Healthcare504
Retail477
Manufacturing218

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,350
4% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.0 min
Work from Home26.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Garden City is $554,500, 97% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $813 (30% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $624,739.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$554,500
97% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$624,739

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$813
30% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$981
1 Bedroom$1,082
2 Bedrooms$1,313
3 Bedrooms$1,746
4 Bedrooms$2,105

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,350
4% below US avg
Effective Rate0.60%
In Garden City, 32.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.2% report depression. 18.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Garden City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.8%
2% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure28.5%
Asthma11.4%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking12.8%
Physical Inactivity18.2%
Depression28.2%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.2%
Checkup Rate71.3%
Premature Death5,132/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access81.8%
Healthcare Facilities504

Crime Rates: Garden City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Garden City has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.5 inches
57% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,197 ft (1,889 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates41.9371°N, 111.4122°W
County FIPS49005
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 34.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.5%
D 31.1%

Winner: Republican by 34.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.9%
8% below US avg
High School+95.6%
School Test Score5.82
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density62/sq mi
Total Area8.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities504
Restaurants212
Retail Stores477

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.0 min
Work from Home26.6%

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