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Garden City, Kansas

city · Finney County

At a glance

27,819
Population
$192,000
Median home value (all homes)
37% below U.S. median
$233,685
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-08
$1,052/mo
Median rent
22% below U.S. median
$72,865
Median household income
7% below U.S. median
14 min
Average commute
91.6%
Homes with broadband
86.45%
Locations with fiber available
2.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing19% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities19% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost50% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college106 mi
High school graduates68.9%
College graduates17.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Garden City Chamber of Commerce
The Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit, membership-based organization serving the Finney County and Garden City business community, connecting local businesses, service organizations, and all levels of government to create a business-friendly environment.
county Finney County Economic Development
Finney County Economic Development Corporation is dedicated to improving the economic quality of life in Finney County by promoting new business and industry and assisting existing primary businesses with growth and expansion. It aims to create a business environment conducive to entrepreneurship by providing financial support and technical assistance in collaboration with partner agencies.
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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