Living in Great Neck, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Great Neck · Census data 2020–2024
Great Neck has 11,087 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $137,981 (60% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $968,500, the median rent is $1,807/month.
Great Neck at a glance
- Population
- 11,087
- Median age
- 38.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $137,981State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $968,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,807/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.2%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Great Neck a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 129% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Great Neck
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Great Neck the median home value is $968,500, 191% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,807 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Great Neck median household income
The median household income in Great Neck is $137,981 and the income per person is $56,971. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Great Neck: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,720
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 3.21
Great Neck demographics
- Population
- 11,087
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 31.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 3,443
- Foreign-born
- 30.7%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Great Neck ›
Education in Great Neck
53.2% of adults 25 and older in Great Neck have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 25.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Great Neck
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 44.7%
- Public transit
- 27%
- Walk to work
- 5.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Great Neck vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Neck | 11,087 | $137,981 | $968,500 | $1,807 |
| Great Neck Gardens | 1,492 | $136,092 | $1,289,200 | — |
| Saddle Rock Estates | 485 | $143,646 | $1,412,500 | — |
| Kensington | 1,189 | $220,625 | $1,550,500 | — |
| Saddle Rock | 1,190 | $175,625 | $1,733,600 | — |
| Kings Point | 5,634 | $211,299 | $1,981,000 | $3,501 |
| Great Neck Plaza | 7,593 | $92,474 | $416,100 | $2,446 |
| Great Neck Estates | 3,023 | $237,788 | $1,638,700 | $3,501 |
| Harbor Hills | 458 | $149,107 | $1,698,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Great Neck, NY?
The median household income in Great Neck is $137,981, 60% 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?
The median home value in Great Neck is $968,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Great Neck?
The median gross rent in Great Neck is $1,807 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is Great Neck, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 129% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Great Neck?
The median age in Great Neck is 38.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Great Neck?
The average commute to work in Great Neck is 39 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Great Neck?
The unemployment rate in Great Neck is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Great Neck?
53.2% of adults in Great Neck 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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