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Garden City, Idaho

city · Ada County

At a glance

12,654
Population
$449,500
Median home value (all homes)
48% above U.S. median
$481,211
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,323/mo
Median rent
2% below U.S. median
$70,124
Median household income
11% below U.S. median
19.5 min
Average commute
94.7%
Homes with broadband
40.98%
Locations with fiber available
3.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 111 — 11% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing66% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities32% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost28% below
For business: Idaho is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates91.4%
College graduates39.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Panhandle Area Council
The Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is an Economic Development Organization that provides small business loans, project financing, and community development services to advance economic development opportunities across Idaho. Additionally, PAC operates an Innovation Space that provides office space and industrial bays for lease to start-ups and expanding businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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