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Garden Grove, a suburb of Orange County, is considered a decent place to live and settle, especially for families. With its highly rated public schools, (according to Niche) and an abundance of cultural diversity, it’s no surprise that over 170,000 people call Garden Grove home.

The city’s website notes that Garden Grove is located in the epicenter of an area referred to as Little Saigon, one of the largest (and wealthiest) Vietnamese communities in the nation. It is here that you will find an abundance of Vietnamese restaurants, cafes, and bakeries—which are just a few of the cultural experiences you can find in Garden Grove.

A few other notable factors that make Garden Grove a great place to live include:

• Lower poverty rates. Per the U.S. Census Bureau, the current poverty rate in Garden Grove is about 13%, which is 8% lower than the national average.
• Larger than average lot sizes. If you’re familiar with property in California, you’re no stranger to the fact that many houses sit nearly on top of one another. In Garden Grove, though, you’ll get about 2,500 more square feet in lot space than you will in the surrounding cities, like Santa Ana, Anaheim, and Westmister, according to Think Real Estate.
• Access to parks and beaches. With close proximity to Long Beach and other recreational parks, you’re sure to have plenty of outdoor activities available to you. In fact, the city of Garden Grove hosts free concerts in the park every summer.
• Job opportunities. Think Real Estate also notes that Garden Grove is home to multiple large corporations, including Boeing and Hyundai. Aside from stimulating the local economy, these corporations also bring opportunities for employment.

Salary.com tells us that the cost of living in Garden Grove is about 33% higher than the national average, so a higher salary is needed to live comfortably in the area. In fact, rent for a two-bedroom home in Garden Grove will cost about $2,326, on average, which is 98% higher than rent prices across the U.S.

It’s no shock, then, that the median household income is about $69,278 per person, according to Zero Down. However, a comfortable salary in Garden Grove is likely much higher, around $176,073 to accommodate for higher housing costs, and higher-than-average prices for food, utilities, and healthcare. Long story short: living in Orange County is expensive, which probably isn’t a surprise for most folks.

Garden Grove is most famously known for its annual Strawberry Festival, (per Garden Grove’s city website) which first began in 1958. In fact, the festival—with its world’s largest strawberry shortcake—consistently attracts numerous celebrity participants. Its most famous Grand Marshal was once Bobby Kennedy in 1964.

And because of Garden Grove’s proximity to other cities in Orange County, there are several famous attractions that would be well within your reach, including:

• Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood
• The Los Angeles Crystal Cathedral
• Route 66
• The Aquarium of the Pacific
• The Hollywood Walk of Fame

Garden Grove, like many areas surrounding Los Angeles, has some of the higher crime rates in the country, with about 28 crimes plaguing about every 1,000 residents. According to Neighborhood Scout, the chance of becoming a victim to violent or property crimes in Garden Grove is about 1 in 36. Unfortunately, Garden Grove is not one of the safest cities in America, with a crime rate that is 77% higher than other cities and towns across California.

That being said, Expatriate Consultancy advocates that some neighborhoods in Garden Grove are safer than others to live in and visit—like West Garden Grove or Belgrave Avenue/Springdale Street. Expect housing costs to be much higher in these areas, though.