Garden City, MI 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 City | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,973 | 9,970,748 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4430.3 | 103.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.05% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.1 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 11,010 | 4,038,037 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Garden City declined by 2.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 26,899 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Garden City has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Garden City | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,817 | $71,353 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.18% | 4.94% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Garden City is about 8% lower than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Garden City | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $29,828 | $134,610 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $990 | $1,084 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.2% | 72.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Garden City is about 2.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $990 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Garden City spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 192 hours, about 8.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Garden City | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.1 | 21.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.2 | 42.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 192 | 179 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,963 | $5,537 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,012 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Garden City is 23 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Michigan.
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 City has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Garden City | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.4% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.43 | 2.54 |
Health
Garden City has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Garden City | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.8 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.3% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Garden City, Michigan.
What is the population of Garden City, Michigan?
The population of Garden City, Michigan is 25,973, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Garden City, Michigan?
The population density of Garden City, Michigan is 4430.3 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 City, Michigan?
The median household income in Garden City, Michigan is $65,817, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Garden City, Michigan?
The median home price in Garden City, Michigan is $29,828, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Garden City, Michigan?
The unemployment rate in Garden City, Michigan is 7.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.