Here's what it costs to live in Garden City, Kansas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,052 per month, while the typical home is valued around $192,000. Households earn a median of $72,865 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. 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
$72,865
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,052
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$192,000
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
27,819
Latest estimate
Median Age
31.6 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$969
Per month
Avg Home Value
$160,550
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
29.4
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
86.1%
What is the cost of living index for Garden City?
The cost of living index for Garden City is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Garden City?
The median gross rent in Garden City is $1,052 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Garden City?
The median household income in Garden City is $72,865 per year.
What is the median home value in Garden City?
The median home value in Garden City is $192,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Garden City?
Air quality data for Garden City is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Garden City?
Tax data for Kansas 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
