Garden Grove

The Garden Grove Historic main street sign.
Disneyland Resort Entrance Sign Close Up
Palm Tree Street
Walking path within the Modjeska Park.
Plenty of walking spaces at Twila Reid Park.

Garden Grove, CA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,871

Population

166,887

Renter Mix

46% Rent

This Los Angeles area city enjoys a range of in-town and nearby amenities.

Convenient Diverse Historic Location Events Culture

Located in Orange County, Garden Grove combines residential comfort with cultural heritage across its 18 square miles. The city offers diverse rental options from apartment communities to single-family homes, with current average rents ranging from $1,736 for studios to $2,667 for three-bedroom units. The rental market shows steady growth, with most unit types experiencing modest year-over-year increases between 0.6% and 2.7%. West Garden Grove stands out for its convenient coastal access, while the area surrounding the Christ Cathedral features distinctive architecture that defines the city's skyline.

Garden Grove celebrates its community spirit through signature events like the annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival, held Memorial Day weekend. This beloved tradition attracts approximately 250,000 visitors and features what organizers call the world's largest strawberry shortcake. Local parks provide outdoor recreation, while the Festival Amphitheater and Gem Theater showcase theatrical performances throughout the year. The city's central location offers easy access to major employment centers, and its population of over 171,000 residents enjoys a community that honors its agricultural heritage while embracing contemporary development.

Explore the City

Palm Tree Street

Walking path within the Modjeska Park.

Plenty of walking spaces at Twila Reid Park.

A lion statue sits in a lush garden outside a home in Koreatown.

If volleyball is your game, Garden Grove Park has got you covered.

The Happiest Place on earth is right around the corner from Garden Grove.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$83,684

Average: $104,404

Education

36,965

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

83,843

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

40 Years

Largest Age Group

50-59 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

17%

Housing Distribution

Garden Grove has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Garden Grove, CA is $1,871 for a studio, $1,869 for one bedroom, $2,385 for two bedrooms, and $2,733 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Garden Grove has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,869/month
648 Sq Ft
House
$4,119/month
1,488 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,720/month
912 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Garden Grove, CA

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

John Murdy Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

689 Students

Patton Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

904 Students

Sunnyside Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

500 Students

Loyal Barker Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

444 Students

Morningside Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

416 Students

Hilton D. Bell Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

632 Students

James Irvine Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

532 Students

Leroy L. Doig Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

557 Students

Donald S. Jordan Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

551 Students

Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

485 Students

Garden Grove High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,148 Students

Bolsa Grande High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,701 Students

Pacifica High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,634 Students

Rancho Alamitos High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,439 Students

Santiago High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,664 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mile Square Regional Park
  • Tessman Planetarium
  • Shipley Nature Center
  • Science Discovery Museum
  • Old Orange County Courthouse

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County
  • Long Beach (Daugherty 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 February 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.