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Garden City South

New York · 4,075 residents · 0.399 sq mi
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Garden City South is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,164. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $740,400. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,075
+3%since 2000
from 3,974 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
10,213 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 9,960 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+17%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Garden City South
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,164
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,482 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,091
+95%since 2000
from $30,321 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+17%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$740,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,638
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,138 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+36.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+51%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(3,591)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(233)
Asian3.1%(122)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.6%(857)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73%(2,975)
Black1.3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(323)
Asian16.9%(690)
Other0.9%(35)
Diversity Score54%(2,200)
Diversity Score
54
+150%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
17.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2017
from 90.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2016
from 69.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden City South, New York?

Garden City South, New York has about 4,075 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garden City South, New York?

The typical household in Garden City South, New York earns about $136,164 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden City South, New York expensive?

In Garden City South, New York, the median home is worth about $740,400, and the typical rent is about $2,638 a month.

How educated are people in Garden City South, New York?

About 46.5% of adults age 25 and over in Garden City South, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden City South, New York?

About 4.3% of people in Garden City South, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garden City South, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Garden City South, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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