Glen Cove, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Glen Cove is a small city in New York with a population of 28,101. Residents earn $91,355 per year, which is 22% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
28,101 Population 4,219/sq mi density
$91,355 Median Income $47,801 per capita
$654,500 Home Value $789,552 Zillow
$2,349 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
22 Violent Crime/100K 356 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$91,355 median income, 2.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$654,500 home value, $2,349/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
22 violent crimes/100K (94% below avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $91,355
22% higher than US avg
Home Value $654,500
132% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 22/100K
94% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.0%
19% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,349
102% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.1%
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.9%
20% lower than US avg

How Glen Cove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population28,101
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density4,219/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 63%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,355
Per Capita$47,801
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$130,222M
Commute30 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$654,500
Rent$2,349
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$789,552

Crime

F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary70/100K

Health

Obesity32.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression15.0%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation68 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+85.9%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute30 min
EV Stations10
Libraries63

Is Glen Cove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Glen Cove receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Glen Cove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Glen Cove is $91,355, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 9.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Glen Cove is $654,500, making it a premium housing market at 132% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,349 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.2x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Glen Cove is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 22 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 356 per 100,000, 82% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 85.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Glen Cove enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Glen Cove has a population of 28,101 with a density of 4,219 people per square mile. The median age is 43.1 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (62.8%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 5.1% Black.

Population

28,101
Total Population
4,219
People / sq mi
43.1yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
6.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Glen Cove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only60.7%
23% below US avg
Spanish39.3%
193% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Glen Cove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Glen Cove is $91,355, which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Glen Cove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,355
22% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,801
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
IRS Avg AGI$139,155

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.9%
20% below US avg
Establishments (County)56,397
County GDP$130,222M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,828
Healthcare6,152
Retail5,602
Manufacturing820

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.38%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.3 min
Work from Home8.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Glen Cove is $654,500, 132% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,349 (102% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $789,552.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$654,500
132% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$789,552
Median List Price$879,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$879,000
$/Sq Ft$409
Homes Sold9
Sale-to-List Ratio100.5%
Price Drops9.1%
Inventory44

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,349
102% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$3,414

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied53.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$15,590
345% above US avg
Effective Rate2.38%
In Glen Cove, 32.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 15.0% report depression. 27.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Glen Cove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.1%
0% below US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.2%
Asthma10.0%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity27.4%
Depression15.0%
Mental Distress15.6%
Physical Distress12.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.7%
Checkup Rate78.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.9/10
Exercise Access98.6%
Healthcare Facilities6,152
Glen Cove has a violent crime rate of 22 per 100,000 residents, 94% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 356 per 100,000 (82% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Glen Cove vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent22.0/100K
94% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery22.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property356.1/100K
82% below US avg
Burglary69.8/100K
Theft264.3/100K
Vehicle Theft22.0/100K
Arson3.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Glen Cove 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 is 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.3 inches
19% above US avg
Snowfall18.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation68 ft (21 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Population Density4,219/sq mi
Coordinates40.8848°N, 73.6448°W
County FIPS36059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 40.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.1%
D 47.9%

Winner: Republican by 4.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.0%
19% above US avg
High School+85.9%
School Test Score5.39
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,219/sq mi
Total Area6.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations10
Alt Fuel Stations10
Public Libraries63
Healthcare Facilities6,152
Restaurants3,828
Retail Stores5,602

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)76
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.3 min
Work from Home8.8%

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