Garden City, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
12,483 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,859 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$411,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$588 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,092 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ada County
3
Boise City Metro Area
3
Idaho
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ada County
3
Boise City Metro Area
4
Idaho
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 30
Feb 1 3 35
Mar 2 2 43
Apr 1 0 50
May 1 0 58
Jun 1 0 66
Jul 0 0 75
Aug 0 0 73
Sep 1 0 63
Oct 1 0 51
Nov 2 3 39
Dec 2 7 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, ID State Senate District 16, ID State House District 16, ID
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Shadow Hills Elementary
1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Riverglen Jr High School
1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Pierce Park Elementary School
1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Browse all schools near Boise City Metro Area

Colleges

Boise Bible College
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Carrington College-Boise
4 miles, S • 1.4 star
Browse all colleges near Boise City Metro Area

Hospitals

Browse all hospitals near Boise City Metro Area

Airports

Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
8 miles, S • 2.3 star
Friedman Memorial Airport
101 miles, SE • 1 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
190 miles, N • 1 star
Browse all airports near Boise City Metro Area