At a Glance
Median Income
$91,042
$28,980 per capita
Median Rent
$938/mo
36.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
111/100K
1,780/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.2%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Garden Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garden Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garden Valley 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 Valley residents earn a median household income of $91,042 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,980. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 929 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Garden Valley reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,780/100K.
Education
46.2% of adults in Garden Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garden Valley has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population364
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,042
Per Capita$28,980
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$849M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$938
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$393,433
Housing Units231
Rent Burden36.8%
Crime
F
Violent111/100K
Property1,780/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,635/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.6 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation3,102 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.2%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute10 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Garden Valley was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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