Living in Great Neck Plaza, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Great Neck Plaza · Census data 2020–2024
Great Neck Plaza has 7,593 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $92,474 (8% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $416,100, the median rent is $2,446/month.
Great Neck Plaza at a glance
- Population
- 7,593
- Median age
- 46.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $92,474State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $416,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,446/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 56.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.3%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Great Neck Plaza a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the New York median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Great Neck Plaza
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Great Neck Plaza the median home value is $416,100, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,446 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,918 a month in housing costs.
Great Neck Plaza median household income
The median household income in Great Neck Plaza is $92,474 and the income per person is $70,752. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Great Neck Plaza: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,162
- Owner-occupied
- 56.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.5%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 1.88
Great Neck Plaza demographics
- Population
- 7,593
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 14.5%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 3,940
- Foreign-born
- 40%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Great Neck Plaza ›
Education in Great Neck Plaza
66.3% of adults 25 and older in Great Neck Plaza have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 35.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Great Neck Plaza
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Drive alone
- 42.3%
- Public transit
- 18.7%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Great Neck Plaza vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Neck Plaza | 7,593 | $92,474 | $416,100 | $2,446 |
| Russell Gardens | 1,078 | $242,083 | $1,528,400 | $2,161 |
| Kensington | 1,189 | $220,625 | $1,550,500 | — |
| Thomaston | 2,744 | $157,917 | $1,084,000 | $2,218 |
| Great Neck Gardens | 1,492 | $136,092 | $1,289,200 | — |
| Great Neck Estates | 3,023 | $237,788 | $1,638,700 | $3,501 |
| University Gardens | 4,110 | $101,786 | $794,500 | $1,846 |
| Saddle Rock Estates | 485 | $143,646 | $1,412,500 | — |
| Great Neck | 11,087 | $137,981 | $968,500 | $1,807 |
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What is the median household income in Great Neck Plaza, NY?
The median household income in Great Neck Plaza is $92,474, 8% 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 Plaza?
The median home value in Great Neck Plaza is $416,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Great Neck Plaza?
The median gross rent in Great Neck Plaza is $2,446 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Great Neck Plaza, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the New York median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Great Neck Plaza?
The median age in Great Neck Plaza is 46.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Great Neck Plaza?
The average commute to work in Great Neck Plaza is 36 minutes; 26.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Great Neck Plaza?
The unemployment rate in Great Neck Plaza is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Great Neck Plaza?
66.3% of adults in Great Neck Plaza 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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