Living in Glen Cove, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glen Cove · Census data 2020–2024
Glen Cove has 28,112 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $92,064 (7% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $698,900, the median rent is $2,398/month.
Glen Cove at a glance
- Population
- 28,112
- Median age
- 44State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $92,064State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $698,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,398/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 51%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Glen Cove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
Cons: Home values 65% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Glen Cove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glen Cove the median home value is $698,900, 110% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,398 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,632 a month in housing costs.
Glen Cove median household income
The median household income in Glen Cove is $92,064 and the income per person is $50,866. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Glen Cove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,462
- Owner-occupied
- 51%
- Renter-occupied
- 49%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.47
Glen Cove demographics
- Population
- 28,112
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 11,095
- Foreign-born
- 29.4%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glen Cove ›
Education in Glen Cove
42.2% of adults 25 and older in Glen Cove have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 16.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glen Cove
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 68.4%
- Public transit
- 7.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Glen Cove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Cove | 28,112 | $92,064 | $698,900 | $2,398 |
| Sea Cliff | 5,033 | $193,590 | $986,900 | $2,315 |
| Lattingtown | 1,962 | $250,001 | $1,633,900 | $3,501 |
| Locust Valley | 4,153 | $152,472 | $846,500 | $2,324 |
| Glen Head | 4,653 | $138,465 | $872,000 | $2,440 |
| Sands Point | 2,722 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Glenwood Landing | 3,896 | $131,573 | $895,400 | $2,455 |
| Old Brookville | 2,107 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,346 |
| Port Washington North | 3,149 | $136,389 | $1,058,900 | $2,733 |
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What is the median household income in Glen Cove, NY?
The median household income in Glen Cove is $92,064, 7% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Glen Cove?
The median home value in Glen Cove is $698,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Glen Cove?
The median gross rent in Glen Cove is $2,398 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is Glen Cove, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 13.5%. Minuses: home values 65% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Glen Cove?
The median age in Glen Cove is 44 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Glen Cove?
The average commute to work in Glen Cove is 29 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glen Cove?
The unemployment rate in Glen Cove is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glen Cove?
42.2% of adults in Glen Cove have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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