Living in Russell Gardens, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Russell Gardens · Census data 2020–2024
Russell Gardens has 1,078 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $242,083 (182% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $1,528,400, the median rent is $2,161/month.
Russell Gardens is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Russell Gardens at a glance
- Population
- 1,078
- Median age
- 44.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $242,083State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $1,528,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,161/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 84.3%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Russell Gardens a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 182% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: Home values 261% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Russell Gardens
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Russell Gardens the median home value is $1,528,400, 359% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,161 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Russell Gardens median household income
The median household income in Russell Gardens is $242,083 and the income per person is $95,881. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Russell Gardens: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 342
- Owner-occupied
- 78.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 3.11
Russell Gardens demographics
- Population
- 1,078
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 342
- Foreign-born
- 35.6%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Russell Gardens ›
Education in Russell Gardens
84.3% of adults 25 and older in Russell Gardens have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 50.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Russell Gardens
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 28.7%
- Drive alone
- 30.1%
- Public transit
- 31.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Russell Gardens vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Gardens | 1,078 | $242,083 | $1,528,400 | $2,161 |
| Great Neck Plaza | 7,593 | $92,474 | $416,100 | $2,446 |
| University Gardens | 4,110 | $101,786 | $794,500 | $1,846 |
| Thomaston | 2,744 | $157,917 | $1,084,000 | $2,218 |
| Kensington | 1,189 | $220,625 | $1,550,500 | — |
| Great Neck Estates | 3,023 | $237,788 | $1,638,700 | $3,501 |
| Great Neck Gardens | 1,492 | $136,092 | $1,289,200 | — |
| Saddle Rock Estates | 485 | $143,646 | $1,412,500 | — |
| Harbor Hills | 458 | $149,107 | $1,698,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Russell Gardens, NY?
The median household income in Russell Gardens is $242,083, 182% 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 Russell Gardens?
The median home value in Russell Gardens is $1,528,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Russell Gardens?
The median gross rent in Russell Gardens is $2,161 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Russell Gardens, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 182% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: home values 261% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes.
What is the median age in Russell Gardens?
The median age in Russell Gardens is 44.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Russell Gardens?
The average commute to work in Russell Gardens is 43 minutes; 28.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Russell Gardens?
The unemployment rate in Russell Gardens is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Russell Gardens?
84.3% of adults in Russell 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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