Garden Grove, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Garden Grove | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 173,259 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9644.1 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.36% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.8 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 50,230 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Garden Grove grew by 2.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 174,629 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Garden Grove has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Garden Grove | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,042 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.01% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Garden Grove is about 6% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Garden Grove | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $716,221 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,974 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.7% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Garden Grove is about 30.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,974 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Garden Grove spend about 55 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 230 hours, about 9.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Garden Grove | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.6 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 55.2 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 230 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,125 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 41,480 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,963 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Garden Grove is 28 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Garden Grove has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Garden Grove | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.42 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Garden Grove has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Garden Grove | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.1% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Garden Grove, California.
What is the population of Garden Grove, California?
The population of Garden Grove, California is 173,259, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Garden Grove, California?
The population density of Garden Grove, California is 9644.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Garden Grove, California?
The median household income in Garden Grove, California is $91,042, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Garden Grove, California?
The median home price in Garden Grove, California is $716,221, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Garden Grove, California?
The unemployment rate in Garden Grove, California is 5.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.