Texas · Metropolitan Area
Garden Ridge is a small town in Texas with a population of 4,243. Residents earn $157,824 per year, which is 110% above the national average.
Based on current data, Garden Ridge receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Garden Ridge stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Garden Ridge is $157,824, which is significantly higher than the national average — 110% above $75,149. This places Garden Ridge among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Garden Ridge is $618,100, making it a premium housing market at 119% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Garden Ridge is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,043 per 100,000, 47% below the national average.
Garden Ridge is a highly educated community — 58.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Garden Ridge enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 88.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.6% |
| 13% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $157,824 |
| 110% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $67,527 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,116 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $111,112 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,146 |
| County GDP | $12,084M |
| Restaurants | 452 |
| Healthcare | 517 |
| Retail | 490 |
| Manufacturing | 152 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,785 |
| 151% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.42% |
| Commute Time | 32.6 min |
| Work from Home | 21.5% |
| Census Median | $618,100 |
| 119% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $682,704 |
| Median List Price | $934,500 |
| Median List Price | $934,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $244 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.4% |
| Price Drops | 37.5% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,785 |
| 151% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.42% |
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.7% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,848/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 517 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,043.3/100K |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 428.0/100K |
| Theft | 615.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 894 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 594/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6365°N, 98.2925°W |
| County FIPS | 48091 |
Winner: Republican by 45.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 58.4% |
| 73% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 594/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 517 |
| Restaurants | 452 |
| Retail Stores | 490 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 32.6 min |
| Work from Home | 21.5% |