Where is Garden City, Michigan, USA?

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Where is Garden City Located? - Garden City is a city located in the Wayne County of Michigan, United States. Garden City lies between 46.8632567 Degrees North latitudes and 114.0484441 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Garden City, Michigan

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Where is Garden City?: The Google Map showing the location of Garden City in the U.S. state of Michigan.

Where is Garden City Located?

Garden City is a city located in the Wayne County of Michigan, United States. Garden City lies between 46.8632567 Degrees North latitudes and 114.0484441 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Garden City city is 27380 people and the city has a total area of 5.86 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Garden City, Michigan Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGarden City
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
State CapitalLansing
US RegionMidwest
Latitude42.3256°N
Longitude83.3310°W
Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Land Area5.87 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area5.87 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)27,380
Population Density4,664 per sq mi
ZIP Code48135
Area Code734
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code26-31620
Congressional DistrictMichigan's 12th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Garden City, Michigan

  • Westland, Michigan - West - 3 mi
  • Dearborn Heights, Michigan - East - 3 mi
  • Inkster, Michigan - South - 4 mi
  • Livonia, Michigan - North - 5 mi
  • Wayne, Michigan - West - 6 mi
  • Dearborn, Michigan - East - 8 mi
  • Canton, Michigan - West - 10 mi
  • Redford Charter Township, Michigan - North - 8 mi
  • Taylor, Michigan - South - 9 mi
  • Detroit, Michigan - East - 15 mi

Driving Distances from Garden City, Michigan

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
WestlandMichigan38 minutes
Dearborn HeightsMichigan38 minutes
InksterMichigan410 minutes
LivoniaMichigan512 minutes
WayneMichigan612 minutes
DearbornMichigan815 minutes
Redford Charter TownshipMichigan815 minutes
TaylorMichigan918 minutes
CantonMichigan1018 minutes
DetroitMichigan1525 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Garden City, Michigan

ModeDetails
Airport NameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA CodeDTW
PortPort of Detroit (regional)
Major HighwaysFord Road (M-153), Middlebelt Road, Merriman Road, Interstate 96, Interstate 275 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station is Dearborn
Local Bus/Transit ServiceSMART Bus and DDOT regional connections
  • Ford Road (M-153) serves as the city's primary east-west corridor, connecting Garden City with Dearborn and Canton.
  • Nearby Interstate 96 and Interstate 275 provide quick access to Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, and the greater Detroit metropolitan area.
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, approximately 8 miles south, offers extensive domestic and international air service.
  • SMART regional buses connect Garden City with neighboring communities, employment centers, and Detroit.

What are top Places to Visit in Garden City, Michigan

Landmark NameType
Maplewood Community CenterCommunity Center
Garden City ParkCity Park
Rotary ParkRecreation Park
Nankin Mills Interpretive CenterNature & History Center
Hines ParkRegional Park
Greenfield VillageLiving History Museum
The Henry Ford MuseumHistory Museum
Detroit ZooZoo
Laurel Park PlaceShopping Mall
Rouge River Gateway TrailWalking & Cycling Trail

Colleges and Universities in Garden City, Michigan

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Schoolcraft CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and university transfer programs
Wayne County Community College DistrictPublicCommunity CollegeCareer education, health sciences, and transfer programs
University of Michigan-DearbornPublicUniversityEngineering, business, computer science, and research
Madonna UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, nursing, education, and business programs
Garden City Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education serving Garden City and surrounding communities

Waterbodies in Garden City, Michigan

Rouge River, Tonquish Creek, Bell Creek, Newburgh Lake, Phoenix Lake, Nankin Lake, Lower Rouge River, Wilcox Lake

Golf Courses in Garden City, Michigan

Inkster Valley Golf Club, Fellows Creek Golf Club, Whispering Willows Golf Course, Idyl Wyld Golf Course, Western Golf & Country Club, Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center

Garden City, Michigan — Key Historical Facts

  • Garden City was established in the 1920s as a planned suburban community in western Wayne County and was incorporated as a city in 1933.
  • The community grew rapidly during the post-World War II housing boom, becoming home to many workers employed in Detroit's automobile industry.
  • Its central location between Detroit and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport encouraged residential, commercial, and light industrial development.
  • Garden City has maintained a strong tradition of community events, neighborhood parks, and locally owned businesses while benefiting from the economic opportunities of the greater Detroit metropolitan area.
  • Today, the city is known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, convenient transportation access, and close proximity to major employment, education, and cultural attractions across southeastern Michigan.

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