Garden City, ID

Garden City, Idaho

Introduction to Garden City, Idaho

Garden City, Idaho, in Ada county, is located 2 miles NW of Boise, Idaho (center to center) and 343 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city is in the Boise City area. There are approximately 10,624 residents in Garden City.

Garden City History

Garden City was named after the gardens that were raised by the Chinese immigrants who resided in the area. The main street of the city is known as Chinden Boulevard, which separately means China and Garden. The city is in the Ada County, which was established in 1864 and was named in honor of Ada Riggs, the daughter of a co founder of Boise called H.C. Riggs.

Garden City and nearby Attractions

• Western Idaho Fairgrounds
• Northgate Shopping Center
• Ellis Amusements Entertainment
• Discovery Center of Idaho
• Boise Art Museum

Things To Do In Garden City

Tourists can visit the Eagle Island State Park which offers a place for a family picnic. The state park also offers facilities for swimming. Another popular visit in Garden City is the Western Idaho Fairgrounds. Tourists can visit the Ellis Amusements Entertainment with the family if looking for a thrilling experience. It is worth taking a look around Discovery Center of Idaho and Boise Art Museum due to their historical significance as well. While in Garden City, shopping can be enjoyed at the Northgate Shopping Center.

Garden City Transportation

Air transportation is available from Boise Air Terminal/ Gowen Field Airport.

Garden City Higher Education

There are several higher education institutes that can be attended in the city such as the Boise State University, College of Southern Idaho, Eastern Oregon University, and the Lewis - Clark State College.

High Points

Garden City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 9%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 11%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 11%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Garden City, ID

Comparing Garden City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Garden City Almanac

Garden City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Garden City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Garden City, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Garden City Public Libraries

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Garden City Colleges

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