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About Garden City

Garden City is a suburb in the Detroit Metro Area and in the Wayne County. It has a population of 26,565 and a population density of 4,572, which is 98% above the national average. It has a median age of 43, which is 3 years above the Detroit Metro median age and 5 years above the national average.


Garden City has a median home value of $174,817, which is 28% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,434 is 1% above the metro average rent and 26% above the national average rent, making it one of the most affordable places to live in Detroit. The average household income in Garden City is $57,011 , which is 9% below the Metro average household income and 12% below the national average of household income.


The average school rating in Garden City is 5. Garden City also has a crime index 75 that is below the Metro average and below the National average.


$165,100Median Home Value
$224,402 Detroit Metro Area
$1,434Median Rent
$1,388 Detroit Metro Area
4 /10 - 7 /10
School Rating
70
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index
39 mins To Detroit Metro Area
25 mins Average Travel Time To Work

Garden City Zip Code

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Garden City's population is made up of 47% married, 33% single, 13% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 39%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 25%. Homeowners make up 80% of the population in Garden City.

27,268Population
4,382,832 Detroit Metro Area
4,651Population Density
  • 48% Male
  • 52% Female
41 Median Age
40 Detroit Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Garden City is $29,102. The Median Household Income is $59,049 and the Garden City Unemployment Rate is 8%.

$29,102Income Per Capita
$37,265 Detroit Metro Area
$59,049Median Household Income
$66,878 Detroit Metro Area
11% Poverty Rate
14% Detroit Metro Area
8% Unemployment Rate
7% Detroit Metro Area
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$165,100Median Home Value
$224,402 Detroit Metro Area
$1,434Median Rent
$1,388 Detroit Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Detroit Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
20%
Home Owners
80%
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4 /10 - 7 /10
School Rating
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Top Schools in Garden City

Livonia Public Schools School District
8
/10
30600 Louise Court, Westland, MI, 48185
411
Enrollment
K-4
Grade
Garden City Public Schools
7
/10
33411 Marquette Street, Garden City, MI, 48135
472
Enrollment
5-6
Grade
Crestwood School District
6
/10
1505 Kinloch Street, Dearborn Heights, MI, 48127
466
Enrollment
K-4
Grade
Garden City Public Schools
6
/10
6400 Hartel, Garden City, MI, 48135
428
Enrollment
3-4
Grade
Crestwood School District
5
/10
25900 West Warren Street, Dearborn Heights, MI, 48127
1197
Enrollment
5-8
Grade
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39 mins
Detroit Metro Area
25 mins Average Travel Time To Work
Commute To
Detroit Metropolitan Airport
16 mins
Baker College Flint
1 hr 15 mins
Northwood University Michigan
43 mins
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Garden City crime index is 70 which is lower than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Garden City.

70
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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