What are the schools like in Garden View, PA?

School district data for Garden View is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Garden View?

The median household income in Garden View, PA is $50,548 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Garden View, PA?

Garden View has an average high temperature of 35.6°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.6 inches.

Garden View, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Garden View, PA affordable or expensive?

Garden View's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Garden View is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $143,800 and the median rent is $966 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Garden View, PA?

Crime rate data for Garden View is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Garden View, PA a Good Place to Live?

Garden View is a small town of 2,653 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $50,548 . Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Garden View stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Garden View is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Garden View city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.7

Garden View's overall cost of living index is 94.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Garden View costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Garden View, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$143,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$966	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,548	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Garden View is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Garden View, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Garden View sees average highs of 35.6°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation and 32.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Garden View, PA
Average High — January	35.6°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	43.6"
Annual Snowfall	32.6"

Demographics

Metric	Garden View, PA	National Avg
Population	2,653	—
Median Age	40.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.5%	22.2%
65 and over	21.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Williamsport, PA 1 mi Duboistown, PA 2 mi South Williamsport, PA 3 mi Faxon, PA 4 mi Kenmar, PA 5 mi

Garden View vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garden View, PA affordable or expensive?

Garden View's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Garden View roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $143,800 and median rent is $966/month.

What is the crime rate in Garden View, PA?

Crime data for Garden View is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Garden View?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Garden View, PA a good place to live?

Garden View, PA has a population of 2,653, a median household income of $50,548, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Garden View?

Garden View averages 35.6°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches with about 32.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Garden View?

The population of Garden View, Pennsylvania is 2,653 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Garden View?

Key numbers for living in Garden View: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $143,800, median household income $50,548. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Garden View side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.