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Garden city, CO

Garden city, CO.

Population: 53,722 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Garden city, CO is $367,773 — down 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $365,000 after a median 56 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,353/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$367,773

Median home value

-1.5%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$367,773
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
-1.0%
5-year appreciation
+8.7%
10-year appreciation
+86.7%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$384,455
House Price Index (state)
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$365,000
Median list price
$381,500
Median price per sqft
$217
1-year sale-price change
-2.0%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
73
For-sale inventory
121
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
96
1-year forecast
-1.0%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
41

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,353/mo
1-year rent change
+1.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,110/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,388/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,657/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,154/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,485/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Division of Youth Services, GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta
Schools include
Platte Valley Youth Services Center, Martinez Elementary School, Greeley Central High School, Heath Middle School, Prairie Heights Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
55
Days with Good air quality
146
Days with Moderate air quality
214
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
162

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,081
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,421

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
45
Nearest airport
Greeley–Weld County Airport (GXY) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BANNER NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
30
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,199 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
45.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,448
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
67.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
98,480
Average weekly wage
$1,295
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,781

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Garden cityState medianUS median
Median home value$367,773$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$365,000$495,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,353/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,448$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Garden city, CO?
$367,773.
What is the median sale price in Garden city, CO?
$365,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Garden city, CO?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Garden city, CO?
Typical rent: $1,353/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Garden city, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Garden city, CO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Garden city, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Garden city, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Garden city, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Garden city, CO?
14 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Garden city, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Garden city, CO?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Garden city, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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