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Garden City, CO

Garden City, CO.

Population: 53,722 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Garden City, CO is $364,697 — down 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $372,500 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,306/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$364,697

Typical home value

-1.2%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$364,697
1-year appreciation
-1.2%
3-year appreciation
-1.1%
5-year appreciation
+7.9%
10-year appreciation
+85.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$380,985
House Price Index (state)
687.4 (-0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$372,500
Median list price
$375,000
Median price per sqft
$210
1-year sale-price change
+2.1%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
92
For-sale inventory
126
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
135
1-year forecast
-1.9%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
36

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,306/mo
1-year rent change
+0.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,240/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,307/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,647/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,281/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,753/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Division of Youth Services, GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta
Schools include
Platte Valley Youth Services Center, Martinez Elementary School, Greeley Central High School, Heath Middle School, Prairie Heights Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
30
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
14.8 in
Annual snowfall
34.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
163
Days with Moderate air quality
196
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,081
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,421

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
45
Nearest airport
Greeley–Weld County Airport (GXY) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
BANNER NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
30
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,199 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1973
Housing built before 1970
45.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,448
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
67.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
103,697
Average weekly wage
$1,350
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,993

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Garden CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$364,697$493,059$288,527
Median sale price$372,500$495,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,306/mo$1,992/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,448$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Garden City, CO?
$364,697.
What is the median sale price in Garden City, CO?
$372,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Garden City, CO?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in Garden City, CO?
Typical rent: $1,306/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Garden City, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is Garden City, CO in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Garden City, CO. 30 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Garden City, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Garden City, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Garden City, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Garden City, CO?
15 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Garden City, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Garden City, CO?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Garden City, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 103.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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