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Great Neck Gardens

New York · 1,492 residents · 0.18 sq mi
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Great Neck Gardens is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,092. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,289,200. With a median age of 58.0, 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 58.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,492
+37%since 2000
from 1,089 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
8,289 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 6,050 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.0
+37%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
7539541K1K2K2000201020202024Great Neck Gardens
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,092
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,175 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,157
+61%since 2000
from $49,317 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
+15%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,289,200
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−23.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2015
from 100.0% in 2015
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.5
+139%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(956)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(25)
Asian7.4%(81)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.4%(266)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(902)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(23)
Asian35.2%(525)
Other2.8%(42)
Diversity Score63.7%(951)
Diversity Score
64
+161%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.1%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
43.1%
+43.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
34.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2012
from 6.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.1%
−38.9 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2016
from 44.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Great Neck Gardens, New York?

Great Neck Gardens, New York has about 1,492 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Great Neck Gardens, New York?

The typical household in Great Neck Gardens, New York earns about $136,092 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Great Neck Gardens, New York expensive?

In Great Neck Gardens, New York, the median home is worth about $1,289,200.

How educated are people in Great Neck Gardens, New York?

About 66.6% of adults age 25 and over in Great Neck Gardens, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Great Neck Gardens, New York?

About 8.8% of people in Great Neck Gardens, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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