At a Glance
Median Income
$157,824
$67,527 per capita
Home Value
$618,100
Zillow: $691,852
Violent Crime
136/100K
861/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.4%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
8.6% smoking rate
How Garden Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garden Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garden Ridge 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 Ridge residents earn a median household income of $157,824 , which is 110% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,527. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,146 business establishments, including 452 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garden Ridge is $618,100 , 119% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $691,852. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Garden Ridge reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 861/100K.
Education
58.4% of adults in Garden Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garden Ridge has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,243
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density594/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans22.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$157,824
Per Capita$67,527
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,084M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A
Home Value$618,100
Rent
Ownership94.5%
Zillow$691,852
Housing Units1,450
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property861/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,848/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
Elevation894 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.4%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+30.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute33 min
Broadband99.1%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Garden Ridge was built in 1997.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 452 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.