Living in Glen Head, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glen Head · Census data 2020–2024
Glen Head has 4,653 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $138,465 (61% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $872,000, the median rent is $2,440/month.
Glen Head at a glance
- Population
- 4,653
- Median age
- 46.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $138,465State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $872,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,440/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 89.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.9%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Glen Head a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 61% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: Home values 106% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Glen Head
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glen Head the median home value is $872,000, 162% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,440 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Glen Head median household income
The median household income in Glen Head is $138,465 and the income per person is $80,932. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Glen Head: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,812
- Owner-occupied
- 89.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.5%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.76
Glen Head demographics
- Population
- 4,653
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 1,668
- Foreign-born
- 20%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glen Head ›
Education in Glen Head
61.9% of adults 25 and older in Glen Head have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 29.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glen Head
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 24.1%
- Drive alone
- 61.3%
- Public transit
- 7.1%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Glen Head vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Head | 4,653 | $138,465 | $872,000 | $2,440 |
| Old Brookville | 2,107 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,346 |
| Glenwood Landing | 3,896 | $131,573 | $895,400 | $2,455 |
| Sea Cliff | 5,033 | $193,590 | $986,900 | $2,315 |
| Greenvale | 1,113 | $120,125 | $745,100 | — |
| Roslyn Harbor | 1,036 | $250,001 | $1,525,000 | $2,308 |
| Locust Valley | 4,153 | $152,472 | $846,500 | $2,324 |
| Upper Brookville | 2,004 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $1,750 |
| Glen Cove | 28,112 | $92,064 | $698,900 | $2,398 |
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What is the median household income in Glen Head, NY?
The median household income in Glen Head is $138,465, 61% 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 Head?
The median home value in Glen Head is $872,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Glen Head?
The median gross rent in Glen Head is $2,440 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Glen Head, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 61% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: home values 106% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Glen Head?
The median age in Glen Head is 46.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Glen Head?
The average commute to work in Glen Head is 34 minutes; 24.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glen Head?
The unemployment rate in Glen Head is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glen Head?
61.9% of adults in Glen Head 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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