Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
17%
Avg Rent
$1,871
Population
166,887
Renter Mix
46% Rent
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.
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.
Median Household Income
$83,684
Average: $104,404
Education
36,965
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
83,843
Workers Employed
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.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
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.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Garden Grove, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
Limited Public Transit
Transit
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
Public
Grades K-5
689 Students
Public
Grades K-5
904 Students
Public
Grades K-5
500 Students
Public
Grades K-5
444 Students
Public
Grades K-5
416 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
632 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
532 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
557 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
551 Students
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate
Public
Grades 6-8
485 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,148 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,701 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,634 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,439 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,664 Students
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