Living in Great Neck Gardens, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Great Neck Gardens · Census data 2020–2024
Great Neck Gardens has 1,492 residents with a median age of 58. The median household income is $136,092 (58% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,289,200.
Great Neck Gardens is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Great Neck Gardens at a glance
- Population
- 1,492
- Median age
- 58State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $136,092State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,289,200State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 74.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.6%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Great Neck Gardens a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 58% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Home values 204% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Great Neck Gardens
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Great Neck Gardens the median home value is $1,289,200, 287% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Great Neck Gardens median household income
The median household income in Great Neck Gardens is $136,092 and the income per person is $79,157. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Great Neck Gardens: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 577
- Owner-occupied
- 74.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.3%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.86
Great Neck Gardens demographics
- Population
- 1,492
- Median age
- 58
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 42.2%
- Households
- 522
- Foreign-born
- 34.6%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Great Neck Gardens ›
Education in Great Neck Gardens
66.6% of adults 25 and older in Great Neck Gardens have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 37.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Great Neck Gardens
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 61.3%
- Public transit
- 15.1%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 61.1%
Great Neck Gardens vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Neck Gardens | 1,492 | $136,092 | $1,289,200 | — |
| Kensington | 1,189 | $220,625 | $1,550,500 | — |
| Great Neck | 11,087 | $137,981 | $968,500 | $1,807 |
| Great Neck Plaza | 7,593 | $92,474 | $416,100 | $2,446 |
| Thomaston | 2,744 | $157,917 | $1,084,000 | $2,218 |
| Plandome Heights | 1,036 | $250,001 | $1,618,000 | — |
| Saddle Rock Estates | 485 | $143,646 | $1,412,500 | — |
| Russell Gardens | 1,078 | $242,083 | $1,528,400 | $2,161 |
| Great Neck Estates | 3,023 | $237,788 | $1,638,700 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Great Neck Gardens, NY?
The median household income in Great Neck Gardens is $136,092, 58% 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 Great Neck Gardens?
The median home value in Great Neck Gardens is $1,289,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Great Neck Gardens, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 58% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: home values 204% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Great Neck Gardens?
The median age in Great Neck Gardens is 58 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Great Neck Gardens?
The average commute to work in Great Neck Gardens is 36 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Great Neck Gardens?
The unemployment rate in Great Neck Gardens is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Great Neck Gardens?
66.6% of adults in Great Neck Gardens 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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