Garden Grove, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Hernando County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
858 Population 885/sq mi density
$80,547 Median Income $42,021 per capita
$259,800 Home Value $237,503 Zillow
$1,140 Median Rent 12.9% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$80,547 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$259,800 home value, $1,140/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Garden Grove, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,547
7% above
$42,021 per capita
Home Value
$259,800
8% below
Zillow: $237,503
Median Rent
$1,140/mo
2% below
12.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
30% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How Garden Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Garden Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
107%
Home Value
92%
Rent
98%
Poverty
139%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Garden Grove a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Garden Grove residents earn a median household income of $80,547 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,021. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,658 business establishments, including 292 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Garden Grove is $259,800 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,503. Median rent is $1,140/month, with 12.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Education

23.5% of adults in Garden Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Garden Grove has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population858
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density885/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,547
Per Capita$42,021
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$7,294M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$259,800
Rent$1,140
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$237,503
Housing Units385
Rent Burden12.9%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,322/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain51.9 in/yr
Elevation80 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Garden Grove was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 292 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.