Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
13%
Garden City, KS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$656
Population
26,388
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Bask in western Kansas’ suburban and rural delights
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Historic
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Situated in western Kansas, Garden City blends suburban convenience with rural tranquility. Incorporated in 1883, Garden City touts a sense of historic charm, especially in its quaint downtown area. Downtown Garden City is stretched along Main Street, featuring a wide assortment of restaurants, shops, and offices in a walkable locale.
Downtown Garden City hosts an array of events for the community as well, including Fall Fest, Banner Art Walk, and First Friday Food Trucks. Garden City’s close-knit community also comes together at town mainstays such as Lee Richardson Zoo, Parrot Cove Water Park, and the Big Pool, the municipal swimming pool that’s bigger than a football field.
Garden City borders the Arkansas River to the south, providing residents with great opportunities for outdoor recreation like fishing and hiking. Garden City is home to the nationally recognized Garden City Community College and its own Amtrak station.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$62,947
Average: $76,361
Education
3,881
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,198
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Garden City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Garden City, KS is $656 for one bedroom, $837 for two bedrooms, and $1,015 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Garden City has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$656/month
589 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Garden City, KS is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
800 Students
Jennie Wilson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
800 Students
Edith Scheuerman Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
204 Students
Public
Grades K-5
180 Students
Florence Wilson Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
376 Students
Kenneth Henderson Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
384 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
583 Students
Public
Grades K-8
384 Students
Charles O Stones Intermediate Center
Public
Grades K-8
377 Students
Public
Grades K-12
111 Students
Garden City Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,946 Students
Public
Grades K-12
111 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lee Richardson Zoo
Commuter Rail
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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.