Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pier Snack Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sweet & Hit Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Slick Track Family Amusement Park
Theme Park
Garden City Pavilion Arcade
Attraction
Dark Hole
Attraction
White Water Express
Attraction
Speed Slides
Attraction
Head Rush
Attraction
Wild Water & Wheels
Water Park
Wild H2O Racers
Attraction
Adventure Falls Golf
Attraction
Surfside Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
Harbor Light Batting Range
Attraction
Shark Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (23) A-
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Froyoz
Sweets
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Saltys Pub & Grub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Pelican's Snoballs
Sweets
Painter's Homemade Ice Cream
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Atlantic Discount Spirits
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Stella's Ice Cream
Sweets
Pro Liquors
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Surfside Freddie's Lounge
Bar
Causeway Bar & Grill
Bar
O'Keefe's Irish Pub
Bar
Garden City Bar & Grill
Bar
Surf Beverage
Alcohol
Painter's Ice Cream
Sweets
Power House Bar & Grill
Bar
Sweet Adventures
Sweets
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
ISI
Gym
Cross Fit
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Pilates
Gym
American Fitness
Gym
Burgess Community Center
Community Centre
Knockout Workout
Gym
Wicked Fitness
Gym
South Strand Recreation Center
Community Centre
Murrell's Inlet Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (6) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Garden City Grocery
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Inlet Seafood Market
Seafood
Seven Seas Seafood Market
Seafood
Benjamin's Bakery
Bakery
Big Apple Bagels
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Lowes Foods
Grocery Store
Flower's Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Publix
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Duck Donuts
Bakery
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Parks (6) B
Sanford Cox Sr. Park
Park
All Children's Park
Park
Huckabee Recreation Complex
Park
W.O. "Bill" Martin Park
Park
T.J. "Bill" Harrison Memorial Park
Park
Fuller Park
Park
Fuller Park
Park
Surfside Dog Park
Park
The Park at The Bays
Park
Burgess Park
Park
South Strand Park
Park
Wachesaw Park
Park
Murrells Inlet Historic District
Park
The Park at Prince Creek West
Park
Shops (38) A+
Vandy's Jewelers
Fashion
Grand Strand Gold & Silver
Fashion
Garden City Furniture
Furniture
Island Furniture
Furniture
Mattress Factory Outlet
Furniture
Murphy Express
Convenience Store
Custom Outdoor Furniture
Furniture
Salon Above
Beauty
Fabric Emporium
Fabric
Beach Billy's
Gift Shop
Pure Palmetto
Gift Shop
SmartStyle
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Circle K
Convenience Store
Laura & Co. Salon
Hairdresser
Wings
Gift Shop
Angela's Fresh Market
Discount Store
Tsunami Surf Shop
Gift Shop
Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Scotchman
Convenience Store
The Salon
Hairdresser
Circle K
Convenience Store
Darden Jewelers
Fashion
Jaws Resortwear
Gift Shop
Olivia's Beauty Salon
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Garden City.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Garden City is 98/100 - which is 5% higher than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime D

Garden City crime rates are 2,545 per 100k, which is 9% lower than South Carolina
Property Crime
2,099 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
446 crimes per 100k D
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employment C-

The median income in Garden City is $45,313 - which is 3% lower than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$45,313 F
Unemployment Rate
1.0% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Seaside Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dentist
Beach Family & Urgent Care
Clinic
Inlet Dental
Dentist
Carolina Center for Advanced Dentistry
Dentist
Dr. Sattele's Rapid Weight Loss Center
Doctor
Tidelands Health Diabetes Center
Doctor
Station 77
Fire Station
Inlet Medical Associates
Clinic
CareNow
Clinic
Coastal Dental Group
Dentist
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Murrells Inlet- Garden City Fire Station 79
Fire Station
Murrells Inlet - Garden City Fire District Station 1 Headquarters
Fire Station
Carolina Coast Surgery Center
Clinic
Surfside Beach Fire Department
Fire Station
Grand Strand Pediatrics
Doctor
Surfside Beach Police Department
Police
Southern Urgent Care
Clinic
Little River Medical Center
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Saint James Dentistry
Dentist
Doctor's Care
Doctor
Tidelands Family Medicine
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Garden City home prices are $146,300 - which is 2% higher than South Carolina
Home Price
$146,300 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools A-

The Garden City graduation rate is 88% - which is 7% higher than South Carolina
School Test Scores
73% B
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (1) F
St Michael Catholic School
Seaside Elementary
St. James Elementary
St. James Intermediate
Burgess Elementary
High Schools (0) F
St. James High
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ratings A+

Garden City has an overall rating of 84% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
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  • Garden City has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Garden City crime rates are 9% lower than the South Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Garden City is 5% higher than the South Carolina average

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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Garden City? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sanford Cox Sr. Park
      All Children's Park
      Huckabee Recreation Complex
      W.O. "Bill" Martin Park
      T.J. "Bill" Harrison Memorial Park
      Fuller Park
      Fuller Park
      Surfside Dog Park

      Entertainment

      Slick Track Family Amusement Park
      Garden City Pavilion Arcade
      Dark Hole
      White Water Express
      Speed Slides
      Head Rush
      Wild Water & Wheels
      Wild H2O Racers

      Food & Drink

      Krispy Kreme
      Froyoz
      Marco's Pizza
      Saltys Pub & Grub
      Subway
      Pelican's Snoballs
      Painter's Homemade Ice Cream
      Dunkin'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Garden City? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Garden City.
      Drive to Work
      89%

      13% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Garden City? The cost of living in Garden City is 98/100 - which is 5% higher than South Carolina.
      Garden City
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Garden City? Garden City crime rates are 2,545, which are 9% lower than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      2,545 per 100k people

      10% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 40

      10% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Garden City? The median income in Garden City is $45,313 which is 3% lower than South Carolina.
      Median household income
      $45,31318% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,23018% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      78% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Garden City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Dr. Sattele's Rapid Weight Loss Center
      Tidelands Health Diabetes Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Garden City home prices? Garden City home prices are $146,300 - which is 2% higher than South Carolina
      Median home value
      $146,30021% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,17324% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      77%

      21% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Garden City have good schools? The Garden City graduation rate is 88% - which is 7% higher than South Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      73%

      52% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Garden City a good place to live? Garden City has an overall rating of 84% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      4 total surveys

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