Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
17%
Garden Grove, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,897
Population
166,887
Renter Mix
46% Rent
This Los Angeles area city enjoys a range of in-town and nearby amenities.
Convenient
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Diverse
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Historic
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.
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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Garden Grove, CA is $1,905 for a studio, $1,897 for one bedroom, $2,406 for two bedrooms, and $2,771 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Garden Grove has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,897/month
648 Sq Ft
House
$4,022/month
1,421 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,929/month
991 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,056/month
1,029 Sq Ft
Learn More About Garden Grove
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Garden Grove, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
904 Students
Public
Grades K-5
689 Students
Public
Grades K-5
689 Students
Public
Grades K-5
345 Students
Public
Grades K-5
904 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
632 Students
Hilton D. Bell Intermediate School
Public
Grades 6-8
632 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
551 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
532 Students
James Irvine Intermediate School
Public
Grades 6-8
532 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,148 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,148 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,701 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,701 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,634 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mile Square Regional Park
- Tessman Planetarium
- Shipley Nature Center
- Science Discovery Museum
- Old Orange County Courthouse
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- John Wayne/Orange County
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
Top Apartments in Garden Grove
Houses for Rent in Garden Grove
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.