Ogden–Clearfield metro, UT relocation guide
Moving to Garden City, UT
$654,900Median home value
Rich CountyArea
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About Garden City
Garden City is a resort town of about 600 on the west shore of Bear Lake in Rich County, Utah, near the Idaho line. Known as the "Caribbean of the Rockies" for the lake's turquoise water, it is famous for raspberry shakes and the annual Raspberry Days festival. Most homes are vacation cabins and second homes; winters bring snowmobilers to the Monte Cristo area.
Home prices in Garden City
The median home value in Garden City is $654,900.
Top places in Garden City
- Bear Lake — turquoise water for boating, beaches and fishing.
- Raspberry Days — the town's famous August festival.
- Bear Lake State Park Marina — boat launch and beaches.
- Minnetonka Cave — limestone caverns, ~30 min north.
- Monte Cristo — snowmobiling and winter recreation.
Commuting from Garden City
- ~2 hr to Salt Lake City via US-89/Logan Canyon.
- Logan is ~45 min west over the canyon.
- No public transit; the canyon road closes in severe weather.
Garden City FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Garden City, UT?
The median home value in Garden City is $654,900. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Garden City, UT?
~2 hr to Salt Lake City via US-89/Logan Canyon.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.