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Garden, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Delta County County
Garden, MI
At a Glance
How Garden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Garden a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Garden residents earn a median household income of $35,250 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,236. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,044 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garden is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,459. Median rent is $775/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Garden reports 201 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,974/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Garden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garden has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.