Garden City, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
228 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,222 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$154,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$475 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$625 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Blue Earth County
3
Mankato Metro Area
2
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Blue Earth County
5
Mankato Metro Area
4
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 14
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 2 9 31
Apr 2 2 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 2 5 33
Dec 1 11 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 22, MN State House District 22A, MN
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Schools

Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial El
4 miles, N • 4.1 star
Lk Crystal-Wellcome Memorial Sec
5 miles, N • 3.7 star
Lcwm Ecse
5 miles, N
Maple River West Elementary
6 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

South Central College
11 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Minnesota State University-Mankato
11 miles, E • 2.8 star
Bethany Lutheran College
12 miles, E • 1.9 star
Gustavus Adolphus College
21 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato
12 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
84 miles, SE • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
104 miles, NE • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
132 miles, W • 1.4 star
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