Orange County · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim · population 172,361
Where Garden Grove stands
At or near all-time high.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 32.5 price-to-rent ratio, renting beats buying in Garden Grove for most shorter holds. The premium you pay to own would take many years of rent savings to recoup, and that's before maintenance, taxes, and opportunity cost on the down payment.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Garden Grove has held up across the cycle: home values at $1,012,728 with +6.8% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Garden Grove carries a $1,012,728 median home with only +1.9% YoY. Premium pricing in a flat tape is the bear setup — you're paying for the trend that already ran while new buyers can't afford to extend it.
About Garden Grove
Garden Grove is a city in Orange County, California, with an estimated population of 172,361. It anchors the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. The median home value in Garden Grove is $1,012,728 as of 2026-04, up 1.9% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +6.8% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Garden Grove average $2,597 per month, up 4.0% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 69 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
▲ Bull case
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About Garden Grove (Wikipedia)
Garden Grove is a city in northern Orange County, California, United States. The population was 171,949 at the 2020 census. State Route 22, also known as the Garden Grove Freeway, passes through the city in an east–west direction. The western portion of the city is known as West Garden Grove.
Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.
City facts
Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
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Local news & community
Latest news
- Interfaith Vigil for the Victims and Families of the Tragic Islamic Center of San Diego Shooting, Garden Grove, CAHindus for Human Rights · 1h ago
- Norwalk vs Garden Grove Baseball – May 19, 2026Sports Illustrated · 1d ago
- Lampson Park HomesRealtor.com · 5d ago
- Teen dies after losing control of electric motorcycle in Garden GroveLos Angeles Times · 1w ago
- Garden Grove Softball ScheduleMaxPreps · 1w ago
- 100-year-old toymaker Hal Yoak turns Garden Grove garage into holiday storefront in Orange CountyABC7 Los Angeles · 5mo ago
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