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Garden City, Kansas

Introduction to Garden City, Kansas

Garden City, Kansas, in Finney county, is located 194 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. There are 28,451 residents in the city.

Kansas History

The city of Kansas was founded by the Fulton brothers. The town site of Garden City was originally laid out on the southern half of the 18th section by engineer Chas. Van Trump. The first settlers encouraged others to settle at Garden city. The city derived its name from the fine garden of Fulton yard. The actual settlements were first made near the city in the year 1878. In the following year, garden city got the recognition of a town - to - be. A railway station was also set up in the city in 1879.

Kansas and nearby Attractions

  • Finney County Historical Society Museum
  • Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo
  • Garden Bowl
  • Southwind Country Club
  • Golden Locket Golf Course

Things To Do In Kansas

Lee Richardson Zoo is one of the most well - known tourist’s attractions of Garden City. Visitors can see the world’s largest hand - dug swimming pool here. Garden City Plaza is also famous for the various shopping destination of the city. Golf lovers may also enjoy visiting the Golden Locket Golf Course. One can also enjoy the recreational facilities offered by the Finnup Park.

Kansas Transportation

Garden City Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Kansas Higher Education

Higher education is offered by institutions including Garden City Community College, Fort Hays State University, and Barton County Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyGarden City Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGarden City Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Garden City Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Garden City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Garden City, KS

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Men36
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better32
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use29
Walking and Biking to Work17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents93
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals510
People Living Alone42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime42

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