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Living in Garden City

Garden City is a city in the United States. There were 1,846 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$1,323 per month and the median home value was US$449,500. In July 2026, Garden City had a population of 12,654.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Garden City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 63.1%, and the vacancy rate was 4.83% in July 2026. 54.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Garden City yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,323/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent54.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct4.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,227 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Median monthly rent1,163 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count139 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 705 people of 13,047 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$70,124 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Garden City is 3.4%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Garden City 3.4%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd70,124 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct78.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct94.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct0.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct4.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct7.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,895 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,471 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov21Official
Unemployment rate3.38 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Garden City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Garden City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct91.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools111 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct19.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio44 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents1,846 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate1,206 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Garden City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesGarden City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Garden City highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,592Garden City2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,092 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents440.5 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count71 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute19.52 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct3.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport16 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights14Official
Nearest airportBOI3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport7 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Garden City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Garden City.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Garden City average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND34°-4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Garden City average monthly precipitation, mm0102030403625343137195411213039JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Garden City annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.1PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Garden City is 9.1 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–10Garden City 9.133 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9.14 µg/m³31 Dec 2024aqs.epa.gov22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.8 · Feb 7.8 · Mar 13 · Apr 16.8 · May 22.4 · Jun 27.4 · Jul 33.7 · Aug 32.6 · Sep 26.7 · Oct 18.2 · Nov 9.3 · Dec 3.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI17Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.6 · Feb -1.7 · Mar 1.6 · Apr 4.2 · May 8.6 · Jun 12.3 · Jul 16.6 · Aug 16 · Sep 11.5 · Oct 5.3 · Nov -0.2 · Dec -3.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI18Official
Average temperature by monthJan 0.1 · Feb 3.1 · Mar 7.3 · Apr 10.5 · May 15.5 · Jun 19.9 · Jul 25.2 · Aug 24.3 · Sep 19.1 · Oct 11.8 · Nov 4.6 · Dec 0 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI19Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 35.8 · Feb 25.3 · Mar 33.8 · Apr 31.3 · May 36.8 · Jun 19.1 · Jul 5.3 · Aug 4.4 · Sep 10.8 · Oct 20.7 · Nov 30.1 · Dec 39 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI20Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M325.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M35.81 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm329.8 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul25.79 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.73 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan0.86 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

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Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Garden City residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport94.6%Foreign residents 5.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.38 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents705 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,234 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population13,047 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population13,104 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Is Garden City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–61%
Skilled employee65%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–75%
Student52%strong on education, weak on work · range 41–63%
Family55%strong on family, weak on cost · range 45–65%
Retirement48%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 36–60%
Foreign residents705 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population13,047 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent54.13 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,163 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,227 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,895 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd449,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes63.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour57.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad5.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct4.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct1.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct55.73 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct71.6 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct7.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct39.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct94.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus5,798 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct17.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct83.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Garden City?

The median gross salary is 3,471 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Garden City?

The unemployment rate is 3.38 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Garden City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9.14 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: aqs.epa.gov.

How safe is Garden City?

Police recorded 2,092 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Garden City?

The published population is 13,047 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Garden City?

705 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Garden City a good place to live?

Garden City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Garden City (16), United States: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/garden-city-id/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Garden City (16), United States: rent, jobs},
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  date = {2026-09-12},
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  10. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  12. aqs.epa.gov aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-26
  13. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  14. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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