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Great Neck Gardens

New York · 1,186 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 $126,053. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $879,100. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 127% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,186
+9%since 2000
from 1,089 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
6,589 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 6,050 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+5%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
7539541K1K2K2000201020202024Great Neck Gardens
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,053
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,175 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,469
+47%since 2000
from $49,317 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$879,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−38.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
4.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
7.0
+76%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(968)
Black0.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(20)
Asian12.1%(143)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.9%(390)
Diversity Score
33
+35%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
88.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
68.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
31.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
73.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
23.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

Great Neck Gardens, New York has about 1,186 residents according to the 2010 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 $126,053 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 $879,100.

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

About 88.0% 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 2.8% of people in Great Neck Gardens, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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