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Garden City, MI


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Garden City, Michigan

Garden City, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 3 miles W of Dearborn Heights, Michigan (center to center) and 14 miles W of Detroit, Michigan. The city is in the Detroit area. There are 30,047 residents in Garden City.

The People and Families of Garden City

In Garden City, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Garden City had a median family income of $58,530. Most of the residents of Garden City tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Garden City is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

Garden City folks tended to give their money ($3,690) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Garden City Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Garden City that were owner-occupied was 86%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Garden City, 97% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Garden City People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Garden City Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 18%Garden City Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Garden City Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Garden City, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men78
Age of the Population76
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Women78
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married79
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work57
Public Transportation Use15
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents73
Affordability of Property Taxes63
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built25
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime75

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