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.
Median Household Income
$92,174
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,012
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$814,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
Average AQI
57.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,966
Per month
Avg Home Value
$783,467
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Garden Grove?
The cost of living index for Garden Grove is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Garden Grove?
The median gross rent in Garden Grove is $2,012 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Garden Grove?
The median household income in Garden Grove is $92,174 per year.
What is the median home value in Garden Grove?
The median home value in Garden Grove is $814,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Garden Grove?
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.
What are the taxes like in Garden Grove?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
