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Garður
City in Reykjanesbær, Iceland
Overview
Garður is a quaint seaside town on the Reykjanes Peninsula, known for its striking lighthouses, birdwatching opportunities, and proximity to both Keflavík International Airport and the Blue Lagoon. With a small, tight-knit community, it offers an authentic glimpse of peaceful Icelandic coastal life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iceland
Municipality
Reykjanesbær
Population
1,595
Time Zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinates
64.07°, -22.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
97
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,338
Local Cost
$1,650
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
95
English
95
Temperature
5.3°C
Summer Avg
10.3°C
Winter Avg
1.4°C
Record High
21.3°C
Record Low
-10.4°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1465 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
39
Walk Score
39
Footways
78.0
Airport
KEF
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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