At a Glance
Median Income
$135,208
$50,976 per capita
Home Value
$796,600
Zillow: $916,685
Median Rent
$2,546/mo
38.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.3%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.1%
7.4% smoking rate
How Garden City Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garden City Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garden City Park a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garden City Park residents earn a median household income of $135,208 , which is 80% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,976. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garden City Park is $796,600 , 183% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $916,685. Median rent is $2,546/month, with 38.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
54.3% of adults in Garden City Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garden City Park has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population8,176
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density8,259/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born32.9%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$135,208
Per Capita$50,976
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B
Home Value$796,600
Rent$2,546
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$916,685
Housing Units2,529
Rent Burden38.8%
Health
Obesity22.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation107 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.3%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+17.8%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Garden City Park was built in 1955.
13.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
32.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.