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Leafy trees and a large green park in an old Westside suburb
Down to earth west of Downtown Indianapolis, Garden City is an old-growth suburb with contemporary garden apartment communities and older single-family homes on leafy neighborhood streets. Though only a few may recognize this community of 16,000 people, Garden City neighbors the Indianapolis Motor Speedway about a mile north, where hundreds of thousands of motorsports fans come each May to see IndyCars race upward of 200 miles per hour around the world-famous track.
The Garden City neighborhood is just a short distance from downtown Indianapolis.
Residents loves spending time at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Garden City, IN.
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A mix of new development, older homes and garden apartments
Bounded to the west by Interstate 74, the community is bisected by Rockville Road, an important neighborhood thoroughfare. The northern half of the community features apartment complexes, city park space, a few old residential blocks and small tracts of modern single-family homes in subdivisions with curvilinear roads and cul de sacs. Homes in the southern section of the community are generally older, arranged in a more traditional urban grid and built in the first half of the 20th century. Single-family homes average about 1,300 square feet, which means they’re a bit smaller than the typical American home these days. But that also means homebuying is a bit more affordable here with the average home value at $150,000. While older Craftsman bungalows, cottages and ranch-style homes sell for as low as $100,000, buyers who want a larger, more contemporary home can find properties that suit them at $200,000 to $300,000.
Single family homes average about 1,300 square feet in Garden City.
Garden City is a clean neighborhood with well maintained streets and sidewalks.
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Highway commercial fare and Main Street fun in nearby Speedway
Though primarily residential, Washington Street forms the community’s southern boundary and is a major commercial thoroughfare lined by low-slung strip malls, gas stations, fast-food joints, commercial services, pawn shops and a Kroger grocery store. In the middle of the community, Rockville Road has fewer businesses. But a Sam’s Club location at the I-74 interchange and Dammann’s Garden Center & Greenhouse near Thatcher Park are popular shopping destinations. North of the community, the Main Street corridor in the nearby town of Speedway features local restaurants, diners, pubs and a brewery. Many people gather here at night and during the weekend, but the area reaches a fever pitch in May each year for the Indianapolis 500. In addition to the big international race, the track is busy for multiple weekends with practice sessions and qualifying. Other races, events and concerts at the track bring a lot of activity to the area throughout the summer and fall, but many nights and weekends are quieter than others.
Big Woods is a local favorite in Garden City serving traditional American fare.
There are many newly built shopping plazas in Garden City.
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Neighborhood recreation at Thatcher Park and Community Center
Thatcher Park, a nearly 22-acre facility, includes sports fields and a recreation center. “We take our son there to go swimming a lot,” says Brian Smith, a local real estate broker and owner of Great Woods Realty. “And there’s always people there playing golf and pickleball.” The recreational area also includes the Thatcher Golf Course, a flat, heavily wooded nine-hole course. Just to the south is the Chuck Klein Softball Complex, named after the Phillies outfielder and baseball Hall of Famer who attended Southport High School in Indianapolis. The complex has three lighted diamonds used by the local softball league and is also available for private rentals.
Thatcher Golf Course is a lovely way to spend an afternoon in Garden City.
Thatcher Park features an indoor basketball court and swimming pool.
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Good ratings for Ben Davis High in Wayne Township school district
Next to Thatcher Park, Garden City Elementary School in the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township earns a C-plus rating from Niche. After completing sixth grade there, students can advance to the Chapel Hill 7 & 8 Grade Center and Ben Davis High School, located on a shared campus. Niche gives the middle school a C-plus and the high school a B.
Ben Davis High School is proud to be the home of the Giants.
Garden City School is an excellent elementary school in Indianapolis.
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Easy interstate access and near the Indianapolis International Airport
Around the edges of the community, people can take IndyGo buses to commute to work in Downtown Indianapolis, which is about five miles away. Motorists can also reach both destinations on local roads, but drivers can travel quickly around the region by taking Interstates 70 and 74. Down I-465, folks can fly out of Indianapolis International Airport for vacation or work.
Garden City is right off I-465 for easy access to the city.
Many single-family homes with attached garages are in Garden City.
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Parks in this Area
Ridenour Park
Playground
Krannert Park
Basketball
Fishing
Trails
Thatcher Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Leonard Park
Chapel Hill Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
Max Bahr Park
Transit
Airport
Indianapolis International
21 min drive
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Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.52 Reviews
4.0Former Resident
10/30/2017Niche Review
I lived in Garden City for the majority of my life (18 years). I'm currently in college but my family still resides there. The community is friendly and we have known our neighbors for a very long time (probably longer than I've been alive). The neighborhood is a little run down in some spots but recently people have begun to clean things up. The schools are excellent and the people are even better if you take the time to get to know them.
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Garden City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Garden City, Indianapolis sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Garden City, Indianapolis over the last 12 months is $165,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
14,930
Median Age
34
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,918
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,984
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.5%
College Graduates
18.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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