Garden Grove, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Decatur County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
178 Population 262/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $23,937 per capita
$48,600 Home Value $75,072 Zillow
$535 Median Rent 41.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,600 home value, $535/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Garden Grove, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$23,937 per capita
Home Value
$48,600
83% below
Zillow: $75,072
Median Rent
$535/mo
54% below
41.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
51% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°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
72%
Home Value
17%
Rent
46%
Poverty
147%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Garden Grove a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,937. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 224 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Garden Grove is $48,600 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $75,072. Median rent is $535/month, with 41.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Education

16.4% of adults in Garden Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Garden Grove has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population178
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$23,937
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$278M
Avg Weekly Wage$827

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,600
Rent$535
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$75,072
Housing Units114
Rent Burden41.3%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,258/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation1,115 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute31 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Garden Grove was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.