Here's what it costs to live in Garden Grove, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,012 per month, while the typical home is valued around $814,100. Households earn a median of $92,174 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 57. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$92,174
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,012
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$814,100
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
170,964
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.2 yrs
Census ACS
57.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
11
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,982
Per month
Avg Home Value
$669,936
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 90680 | — | $1,864 | $532,600 |
| ZIP 92683 | — | $1,978 | $777,100 |
| ZIP 92703 | — | $1,858 | $572,100 |
| ZIP 92802 | — | $1,905 | $664,600 |
| ZIP 92804 | — | $1,888 | $661,400 |
| ZIP 92840 | — | $1,862 | $678,700 |
| ZIP 92841 | — | $1,850 | $706,300 |
| ZIP 92843 | — | $1,800 | $630,100 |
| ZIP 92844 | — | $1,994 | $667,900 |
| ZIP 92845 | — | $2,578 | $835,000 |
Showing top 10 of 11 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
58°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.8
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.6%
The cost of living index for Garden Grove is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Garden Grove is $2,012 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Garden Grove is $92,174 per year.
The median home value in Garden Grove is $814,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Garden Grove has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 57.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
