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Garden City Area Facts

  • Garden City has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Garden City crime rates are 47% lower than the Michigan average
  • Cost of living in Garden City is 4% higher than the Michigan average
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Garden City Michigan: Detroit's Sister City User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I had a great stay while living in Garden City Michigan, Detroit’s sister suburbs. I always felt secure in the city as well as neighboring areas. Crime is not an issue in the village that we have grown to know as Garden City. The living index is somewhat high nationally but is ...Read More about average for the state. Newcomers may find it a little arduous to find above par school curriculum for their families, however, the teachers are generally professional and extremely helpful.

Many do not realize how much history Garden City has behind it. The town opened the first Kmart retail store in 1962. It also is home to the first and oldest Little Caesars on Cherry Hill Road, and the first eat-in McDonald’s. In my opinion, these are some of the best areas in Garden City. The city has a lot of appeal for families but does not have much to offer in the form of entertainment or amenities. This can easily be resolved by venturing out to Detroit or other metro areas. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Garden City? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Burger Development Center (razed)
      Kiwanis Park
      Moeller Park
      City Park
      Florence Park
      Maple Grove Recreation Area
      Manor Park
      Rotary Park

      Entertainment

      MJR Westland Grand Cinema 16
      Westland Bowl
      Las Tres Rocas (MTB feature)
      Tree Climb Feature
      Old Michigan Theater
      Wayne Historical Museum

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Arby's
      McDonald's
      Garden City Cafe
      Joe D's
      Taco Bell
      Dairy Queen
      A&W

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Garden City? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Garden City.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Garden City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Garden City Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Sav-On Drugs

      Doctors

      Carriage Hill Clinic
      Oakwood Healthcare Center - Garden City