At a Glance
Median Income
$136,786
$78,708 per capita
Home Value
$831,600
Zillow: $1,390,426
Median Rent
$1,922/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
59.8%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
8.0% smoking rate
How Glen Head Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Glen Head's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Glen Head a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Glen Head residents earn a median household income of $136,786 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $78,708. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% 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 Glen Head is $831,600 , 195% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,390,426. Median rent is $1,922/month, with 51.0% 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 1956.
Education
59.8% of adults in Glen Head hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Glen Head 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 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population4,575
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density2,790/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born19.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$136,786
Per Capita$78,708
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B
Home Value$831,600
Rent$1,922
Ownership90.1%
Zillow$1,390,426
Housing Units1,802
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity27.0%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation135 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.8%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+25.2%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute34 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Glen Head was built in 1956.
23.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
19.0% 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.