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Garden City.
About
Life in Garden City
Garden City is a community of 10,375 people in Georgia. The median household income is $47,814, median rent runs about $1,282 per month, and median home values are around $169,400. Unemployment is low at 3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Garden City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Foreign-Born
15.1%
Broadband Internet
87.7%
of households
Population Growth
+2.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Garden City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Garden City, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (43.3%), and 20.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.2%
of residents
65 and Older
11.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
40.9%
of households
Married Couples
25.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
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 8% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Garden City
In Garden City, rent runs 8% below the GA average, and home values are 44% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,116
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
43.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $262,776 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below GA average
Unemployment in Garden City
Unemployment in Chatham County, which includes Garden City, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Garden City: Chatham County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Chatham County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Garden City is about 3% of Chatham County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Garden City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.1 min avg
How Garden City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Garden City, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
Small hub2.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 87 mi
Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Medium hub3.1M 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 81% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Garden City runs 81% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
596
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,478.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Garden City Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Chatham County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Chatham County, which includes Garden City, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $59,250 |
| 2024 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $61,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Rip Current | $107,250 |
| 2022 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,500 |
| 2021 | 16 | Rip Current | $43,000 |
| 2020 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $62,250 |
| 2019 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.1M |
| 2018 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,750 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Chatham County, county-wide
Garden City is about 3% of Chatham County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Chatham County, which includes Garden City, is typically good — 214 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
214
per year
Moderate Days
151
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Chatham County, county-wide
Garden City is about 3% of Chatham County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Garden City has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
81
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
22
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
108
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 40°F | 3.28" |
| Feb | 65°F | 43°F | 2.80" |
| Mar | 71°F | 49°F | 3.50" |
| Apr | 78°F | 55°F | 3.39" |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 3.62" |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 6.65" |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 5.75" |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 5.46" |
| Sep | 86°F | 69°F | 4.35" |
| Oct | 79°F | 59°F | 3.72" |
| Nov | 70°F | 48°F | 2.39" |
| Dec | 64°F | 43°F | 3.21" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Garden City
Uninsured
20.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Garden City's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Candler Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Savannah
Savannah Health Services Llc Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Savannah
Coastal Harbor Treatment Center
Psychiatric · 7 mi away · Savannah
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.
Education14.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Garden City
Garden City's student/teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 15.6% 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
15.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Garden City (within 15 miles)
Savannah College of Art and Design
5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 15,243 students · in-state tuition $42,665 · 69% graduate · median earnings $51,635 (10 yrs after entry)
South University-Savannah Online
7.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 6,433 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 17% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 2,833 students · in-state tuition $5,750 · 30% graduate · median earnings $44,180 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 270 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 37% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (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: Fort Pulaski National Monument, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Garden City
Garden City has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Pulaski National Monument (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Pulaski National Monument
National Monument
15 mi awayReconstruction Era National Historical Park
National Historical Park
37 mi awayFort Frederica National Monument
National Monument
61 mi awayCumberland Island National Seashore
National Seashore
86 mi awayFort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
89 mi awayCharles Pinckney National Historic Site
National Historic Site
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Garden City
Garden City Library
104 Sunshine Avenue, Garden City
Cities Near Garden City
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Garden City FAQ
Is Garden City, Georgia affordable?⌄
Garden City's median rent is $1,282/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $47,814/year. Median home value is $169,400.
Is Garden City, Georgia safe?⌄
Garden City's violent crime rate was 596 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2479 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Garden City, Georgia?⌄
Chatham County, which includes Garden City, has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Garden City, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Garden City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,282/month and median household income is $47,814/year. The median home value is $169,400. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Garden City, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Garden City is 19 minutes, which is shorter 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