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Garden Acres.
Garden Acres is an unincorporated community in San Joaquin County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Garden Acres
Garden Acres is a community of 10,417 people in California. The median household income is $66,474, median rent runs about $1,354 per month, and median home values are around $336,000. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.
Garden Acres at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Foreign-Born
37.3%
Broadband Internet
82.9%
of households
Population Growth
+4.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics37.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Garden Acres: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Garden Acres, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (86.0%), and 72.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.5%
of residents
65 and Older
7.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
54.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
9.7%
of households
Married Couples
47.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.84
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 33% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Garden Acres
In Garden Acres, rent runs 33% below the CA average, and home values are 54% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,808
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1959
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $361,290 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Garden Acres and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in San Joaquin County, which includes Garden Acres, is 1.2 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Garden Acres: San Joaquin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
San Joaquin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Garden Acres is about 1% of San Joaquin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Garden Acres Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area
Commute41.2 min avg
How Garden Acres residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Garden Acres, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
Regional airport · few flights66k passengers boarded in 2025
- 54 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 67 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 31% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, which covers Garden Acres, runs 31% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
432.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,198.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
San Joaquin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In San Joaquin County, which includes Garden Acres, the most common type is drought, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Cold/Wind Chill | None reported |
| 2023 | 16 | Flood | $107.0M |
| 2022 | 21 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 22 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 6 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2019 | 7 | Funnel Cloud | None reported |
| 2018 | 6 | Heat | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
243 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Joaquin County, county-wide
Garden Acres is about 1% of San Joaquin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in San Joaquin County, which includes Garden Acres, is typically good — 219 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
219
per year
Moderate Days
146
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
San Joaquin County, county-wide
Garden Acres is about 1% of San Joaquin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Garden Acres has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
13.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
88
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
19
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
57
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 39°F | 2.67" |
| Feb | 63°F | 41°F | 2.50" |
| Mar | 69°F | 44°F | 1.91" |
| Apr | 75°F | 47°F | 1.11" |
| May | 83°F | 53°F | 0.57" |
| Jun | 90°F | 58°F | 0.10" |
| Jul | 95°F | 61°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 94°F | 60°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 90°F | 58°F | 0.08" |
| Oct | 80°F | 51°F | 0.69" |
| Nov | 67°F | 43°F | 1.40" |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 2.41" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Garden Acres
Uninsured
11.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Garden Acres's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Joseph's Medical Center of Stockton
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Stockton
St Joseph's Behavioral Health Center
Psychiatric · 3.5 mi away · Stockton
Dameron Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Stockton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Garden Acres
Garden Acres's student/teacher ratio is 23.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 5.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
5.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Garden Acres (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 15,781 students · in-state tuition $1,180 · 30% graduate · median earnings $46,256 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,204 students · in-state tuition $58,844 · 73% graduate · median earnings $88,053 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 149 students · in-state tuition $13,500 · 55% graduate · median earnings $45,846 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Garden Acres
Garden Acres has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
44 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
45 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
49 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
62 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
66 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
66 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
68 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
69 mi awayCities Near Garden Acres
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Garden Acres FAQ
Is Garden Acres, California affordable?⌄
Garden Acres's median rent is $1,354/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $66,474/year. Median home value is $336,000.
Is Garden Acres, California safe?⌄
Garden Acres is policed by the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 433 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1198 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Garden Acres, California?⌄
San Joaquin County, which includes Garden Acres, has an unemployment rate of 6.7%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Garden Acres, California?⌄
The cost of living in Garden Acres is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,354/month and median household income is $66,474/year. The median home value is $336,000. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Garden Acres, California?⌄
The average commute in Garden Acres is 41 minutes, which is significantly longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from