Garden Grove, California

Mid-size California city with community character

Pacific Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

63.2

D

out of 100

Overview

Garden Grove is a California city with a population of approximately 168K, part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $1,015,470. Median household income is $86,139.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 168K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $1,015,470 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $86,139 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 29.1 minutes
  • Part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

168,234

Source: Census ACS

$1,015,470

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$86,139

Source: Census ACS

29.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

62

Source: Walk Score

165 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Orange County (county-level results)

50%
47%
Democrat 691,731
Republican 654,815
Leans D+2.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 20.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 23.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 45.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 62/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 37.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 63.2

Location

Garden Grove, CA (33.7857, -117.9318)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.