Gardere, LA Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

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Daniel Price

Is Gardere worth moving to in 2026?

Alright, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $1,135 for rent here. The median home value here is around $250,600, which seems about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I overthinking this? Any help is appreciated. The f...

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Greyson M.

How are the schools in Gardere?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but You can expect to pay around $1,135 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Wesley

Best kept secrets of Gardere, LA

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. Median household income is $60,694, which feels about average for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. What are your go-to spots? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are...

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Paisley

Gardere housing prices -when will it stop?

OK so I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 12,130, Gardere is a small town. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I wrong here? Traffic can be rough during rush ...

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Wesley

Gardere vs Baltimore -which is better?

Longtime lurker here, With a population of 12,130, Gardere is a small town. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What are your go-to spots? Property taxes are high but you get goo...

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James Ross

Best neighborhoods in Gardere

I'm originally from Portland and The median home value here is around $250,600, which seems about average. With a population of 12,130, Gardere is a small town. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What are your go-to spots?

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Paisley

Is Gardere a good place to live?

Hey, I'm a 22-year-old chef and Median household income is $60,694, which feels about average for the area. It's a a small town city with about 12,130 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is...

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James Ross

Healthcare options in Gardere?

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and With a population of 12,130, Gardere is a small town. Poverty rate is 21.8%, which is higher than I expected. The median home value here is around $250,600, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,135/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, ...

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Ryan Hughes

What I wish I knew before living in Gardere

So, Been living here since 2016. Homes are going for about $250,600 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Does this match your experience? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of commun...

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Leo

Gardere job market vs Albuquerque

OK so We're a young couple and Median household income is $60,694, which feels about average for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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