Garden City

City in Ada County, Idaho

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Garden City is a city in Ada County, Idaho, with 12,316 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,674 ft (815 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hidden Springs, 3.8 miles NE.

About Garden City

Garden City is a city in Ada County, Idaho. The population was 12,316 at the time of the 2020 census. Garden City is nearly surrounded by Boise but retains a separate municipal government.

Garden City was named for gardens raised by Chinese immigrants who lived in the area. The name of the city's only main street, Chinden Boulevard, is a portmanteau of the words "China" and "garden." In the second decade of the 21st century, it became a haven for artists' studios.

Garden City is part of the Boise metropolitan area.

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Living in Garden City

Median household income
$70,124
Median home value
$449,500
Median rent
$1,323/mo
Median age
42.3
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Garden City, ID population

Garden City had 12,316 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census12,316
Density3,018 per sq mi (1,165 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Garden City at a glance

StateIdaho (ID)
CountyAda County
TypeCity
Population12,316 (2020)
Land area4.08 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Water area0.19 sq mi (0.50 km²)
Elevation2,674 ft (815 m)
Coordinates43.6683° N, 116.2944° W
ZIP code83703
Official websiteci.ammon.id.us
Census code (GEOID)1629620

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Garden City

What county is Garden City in?

Garden City is in Ada County, Idaho.

What is the population of Garden City, ID?

12,316 people lived in Garden City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Garden City, ID?

The ZIP code of Garden City is 83703.

What is the elevation of Garden City?

2,674 feet (815 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Garden City?

Hidden Springs (3.8 mi), Boise City (5.8 mi), Eagle (6.2 mi), Meridian (6.6 mi), Avimor (7.1 mi).

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