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Garden Grove, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Decatur County County
Garden Grove, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Garden Grove a Good Place to Live?
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 0.7% (81% 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.
Safety & Crime
Garden Grove reports 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,746/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.