Garden City 49 Poor
Garden City Livability #965 ranked city in Iowa#25,889 ranked city in the USARanks better than 11% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Garden City

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Employment

    Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.

  • Housing

    A subpar score in the housing category may indicate that this area struggles with housing affordability, sluggish appreciation rates and home values lower than the national average.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

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      Garden City transportation information

      Statistic Garden City Iowa National
      Average one way commute15min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work60.7%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool0.0%8.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk4.5%3.5%2.8%
      Working from home34.8%4.5%4.6%
      Source: The Garden City, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).