Question 1

Is 48135 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 48135 in Garden City has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Garden City city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 48135 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 48135?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 48135 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 48135. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 48135 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Garden City. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 48135?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 48135 is approximately $203K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 48135 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 48135 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 48135 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 48135 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, placing it in the moderate range for Garden City. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 69/100, 48135 scores similarly to the middle tier of Garden City neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Garden City — ZIP 48135

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Tipton Academy PK3	PK–03	—	—	—
Tipton Academy 48	04–12	—	—	—
Garden City High School	09–12	—	—	—
Garden City Middle School	07–08	—	—	—
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center	PK–KG	—	—	—
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus	03–04	—	—	—
Farmington 56 Campus	05–06	—	—	—
Memorial Elementary 12 Campus	01–02	—	—	—