Garden City, Michigan · ZIP 48135

Garden City — ZIP 48135

Garden City (48135) scores 68/100 — Fair for Michigan. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $209K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share32%

Property crime share68%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100

Avg math proficiency24%

Avg reading proficiency36%

Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100

Typical home value$209K

Median rent$1,606/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$209K

Median Rent

$1,606/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 19 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

55,357

Violent Crime

14,838

Property Crime

40,519

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wayne County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Tipton Academy PK3	PK–03	301	35%	35%
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus	03–04	412	31%	30%
Farmington 56 Campus	05–06	455	24%	37%
Garden City Middle School	07–08	423	21%	42%
Garden City High School	09–12	896	17%	47%
Tipton Academy 48	04–12	255	17%	27%
Memorial Elementary 12 Campus	01–02	419	Not reported	Not reported
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center	PK–KG	222	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

26,910

Median Income

$67K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

40.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48135 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 48135 has a school score of 55/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 48135 is approximately $209K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 48135 in Garden City has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.