Gordon Heights, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Suffolk County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
4,095 Population 2,409/sq mi density
$107,317 Median Income $32,747 per capita
$363,700 Home Value $492,396 Zillow
$2,356 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$107,317 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$363,700 home value, $2,356/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Gordon Heights, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$107,317
43% above
$32,747 per capita
Home Value
$363,700
29% above
Zillow: $492,396
Median Rent
$2,356/mo
103% above
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
45% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Gordon Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gordon Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
143%
Home Value
129%
Rent
203%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gordon Heights a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gordon Heights residents earn a median household income of $107,317 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,747. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,343 business establishments, including 4,024 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gordon Heights is $363,700 , 29% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $492,396. Median rent is $2,356/month, with 24.9% 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 1994.

Education

18.6% of adults in Gordon Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gordon Heights has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population4,095
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density2,409/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born23.1%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,317
Per Capita$32,747
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522

Housing

A+
Home Value$363,700
Rent$2,356
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$492,396
Housing Units1,280
Rent Burden24.9%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,453/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation154 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute40 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries65

Did You Know?

The median home in Gordon Heights was built in 1994.
15.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
23.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.