Garden, MI cityscape

49835

Garden, MI

Total Population
757
Median Household Income
$49,028
Median Home Value
$153,800
Median Rent
$625

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$49,028
100.3% above state median
Home Value
$153,800
100.8% above state median
Rent
$625
100% above state median
Median Age
55.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Garden, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 55.8 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 9.4% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 15.9% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$49,028
-34.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.3%
State: $-17,934,661
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.19 people

Total Households
344
Family Households
48.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
28.1%
#2 Industry
Arts,
15.6%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
15.6%
Total Employed Residents:167

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
8.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.1%
5 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:237
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
90.6%
261 employed
Labor Force
288
27 unemployed
Median Age
55.8 years
Per Capita Income
$35,708
Poverty Rate
15.9%

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