Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
28%
Garden City, ID
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,035
Population
13,196
Renter Mix
38% Rent
An artsy enclave in the shadow of the mountains.
Arts
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Outdoors
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Nature
Chinden Boulevard didn't get its name by accident—it's a portmanteau of "China" and "Garden," a nod to the Chinese immigrants who cultivated this land long before Garden City became one of the Treasure Valley's most talked-about creative corridors. Nearly surrounded by Boise, this compact five-square-mile city punches well above its weight with a buzzing arts scene anchored by the Visual Arts Collective, a bar-gallery-performance space that keeps the calendar packed year-round. Expo Idaho, home to the beloved Western Idaho Fair, sits right at the city's edge and draws crowds every August.
Daily life here has an easy, laid-back rhythm. The Greenbelt trail system winds along the Boise River and connects residents to parks, coffee spots, and open sky without ever needing a car. Shopping and dining in neighboring Boise are just minutes away, and Idaho's central mountains feel closer than their drive time suggests.
The rental market reflects the city's growing appeal, with apartment communities ranging from sleek studio layouts to spacious three-bedroom options. Townhomes and low-rise complexes give renters room to breathe, while newer developments bring updated finishes and walkable settings to this once-overlooked stretch of the valley.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$60,759
Average: $87,858
Education
4,078
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,651
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Garden City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Garden City, ID is $1,498 for a studio, $2,035 for one bedroom, $2,018 for two bedrooms, and $2,196 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Garden City has increased by 8.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,035/month
708 Sq Ft
House
$2,239/month
1,429 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,995/month
1,700 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Garden City, ID is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
410 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
373 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
373 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Bernardine Quinn Riverside Park
- Boise WaterShed
- Esther Simplot Park
- Ann Morrison Park
- Bogus Basin
Military Bases
Airports
- Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.