The Town FilesGarden City, Alabama
Town in Cullman County · population 528 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $108,700
- Household income
- $48,333
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 49
- Median age
- 43.9
Garden City is a town of 528 people in Cullman County, Alabama. The median home is worth $108,700, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks quieter than 76% of Alabama towns, more walkable than 70% of Alabama towns.
How Garden City ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Garden City is worth $108,700, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $48,333, which is more affordable than 86% of Alabama towns. 82.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Garden City | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $108,700 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | — | $834 |
| Median household income | $48,333 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 82.4% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Garden City
| People | Garden City | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.3% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 29.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.1% | 86.7% |
Weather in Garden City
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 29.7°F. About 59.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.1 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Garden City since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 18 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 11, 1963 about 0.3 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 82 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 30, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 5.38 inches on March 19, 2018.
Severe weather in Cullman County since 1996
Cullman County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4555: Severe Thunderstorms |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Cullman County
Cullman County had 31,068 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,811 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Garden City itself the ACS puts it at 7%.
Towns near Garden City
- Hanceville, AL3.5 mi · 3,217 people · home $169,800
- Dodge City, AL8.1 mi · 548 people · home $147,100
- Hayden, AL8.3 mi · 1,342 people · home $230,700
- Good Hope, AL9.5 mi · 2,483 people · home $203,100
- Smoke Rise, AL10.3 mi · 1,661 people · home $201,700
- Blountsville, AL10.4 mi · 1,826 people · home $130,800
- Cleveland, AL10.8 mi · 1,245 people · home $165,600
- Locust Fork, AL11.2 mi · 1,192 people · home $181,400
Garden City questions
Is Garden City, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Garden City scores better for retirees than 52% of Alabama towns and quieter than 76%. 28.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.9).
How much does a house cost in Garden City?
The median owner-occupied home in Garden City is valued at $108,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,333, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Garden City?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 29.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.1 inches of snow.
Does Garden City get tornadoes?
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Garden City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 11, 1963. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)