Living in Greenvale, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Greenvale · Census data 2020–2024
Greenvale has 1,113 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $120,125 (40% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $745,100.
Greenvale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Greenvale at a glance
- Population
- 1,113
- Median age
- 49.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $120,125State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $745,100State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 94.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.7%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Greenvale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 2%.
Cons: Home values 76% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Greenvale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Greenvale the median home value is $745,100, 124% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,944 a month in housing costs.
Greenvale median household income
The median household income in Greenvale is $120,125 and the income per person is $60,517. 2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Greenvale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 353
- Owner-occupied
- 94.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 3.15
Greenvale demographics
- Population
- 1,113
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 24.9%
- Households
- 353
- Foreign-born
- 50.4%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Greenvale ›
Education in Greenvale
65.7% of adults 25 and older in Greenvale have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 29.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Greenvale
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 7.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Greenvale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenvale | 1,113 | $120,125 | $745,100 | — |
| Roslyn Harbor | 1,036 | $250,001 | $1,525,000 | $2,308 |
| East Hills | 7,257 | $250,001 | $1,461,500 | — |
| Glenwood Landing | 3,896 | $131,573 | $895,400 | $2,455 |
| Roslyn | 2,978 | $116,386 | $597,600 | $2,223 |
| Old Brookville | 2,107 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,346 |
| Roslyn Estates | 1,405 | $250,001 | $1,761,000 | — |
| Old Westbury | 4,241 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Glen Head | 4,653 | $138,465 | $872,000 | $2,440 |
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What is the median household income in Greenvale, NY?
The median household income in Greenvale is $120,125, 40% 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 Greenvale?
The median home value in Greenvale is $745,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Greenvale, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 2%. Minuses: home values 76% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%.
What is the median age in Greenvale?
The median age in Greenvale is 49.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Greenvale?
The average commute to work in Greenvale is 40 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Greenvale?
The unemployment rate in Greenvale is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Greenvale?
65.7% of adults in Greenvale 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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