Life in Garden City research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Garden City over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Garden City:
The population in Garden City is 26,910.
The median home value in Garden City is $202,632.
The median income in Garden City is $64,396.
The cost of living in Garden City is 94 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Garden City is $991.
The unemployment rate in Garden City is 7.9%.
The poverty rate in Garden City is 11.3%.
The average high in Garden City is 59.0° and the average low is 40.7°.
Crime in Garden City summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Garden City. Key points include:
There were 274 total crimes in Garden City in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Garden City is 1,053.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Garden City is 280.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Garden City is 772.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Garden City is -50.29% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Garden City / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 274 | 1,053.5 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 73 | 280.7 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 11 | 42.3 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 53 | 203.8 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 201 | 772.8 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 33 | 126.9 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 121 | 465.2 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 47 | 180.7 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Garden City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Garden City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Garden City is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Garden City is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Garden City is $202,632.
The median income in Garden City is $64,396.
| Living Expense | Garden City | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 78 | 72 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
The average high in Garden City is 59.0° and the average low is 40.7°.
There are 73.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.4 inches of precipitation each year with 37.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Garden City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 33.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 37.1 |
The current population in Garden City is 26,910. The population has decreased -4.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26,910 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 27,203 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 27,268 | 2.6% |
| 2020 | 26,565 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 26,683 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 26,809 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 26,889 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 27,009 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 27,161 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 27,356 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 27,499 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 27,639 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 27,903 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 28,199 | - |
82.1% White with 22,099 White residents.
6.6% African American with 1,786 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 68 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 242 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 108 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 1,156 Two Or More residents.
5.4% Hispanic with 1,451 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Garden City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.1% | 73.0% | 58.2% |
| African American | 6.6% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.4% | 5.7% | 19.0% |
Garden City is 51.1% female with 13,758 female residents.
Garden City is 48.9% male with 13,151 male residents.
| Gender | Garden City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Garden City completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Garden City completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Garden City completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Garden City completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Garden City completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Garden City completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Garden City completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Garden City completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Garden City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Garden City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
5.2% of households in Garden City earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Garden City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.4% of households in Garden City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.8% of households in Garden City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.1% of households in Garden City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.6% of households in Garden City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.6% of households in Garden City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.4% of households in Garden City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.7% of households in Garden City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.2% of households in Garden City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Garden City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.4% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.8% | 7.6% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.1% | 11.8% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.6% | 16.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.4% | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.7% | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 9.0% | 12.6% |