Great Neck Estates, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Great Neck Estates is a small town in New York with a population of 2,968. Residents earn $211,875 per year, which is 182% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,968 Population 3,855/sq mi density
$211,875 Median Income $110,021 per capita
$1,670,600 Home Value
$3,501 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$211,875 median income, 0.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$1,670,600 home value, $3,501/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $211,875
182% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,670,600
493% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 67.3%
100% higher than US avg
Median Rent $3,501
201% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.6%
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

How Great Neck Estates Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,968
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density3,855/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 72%

Economy

A+
Median Income$211,875
Per Capita$110,021
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$58,323M
Commute38 min

Housing

C
Home Value$1,670,600
Rent$3,501
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity24.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression14.4%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation79 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+67.3%
High School+95.0%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute38 min
Libraries35

Is Great Neck Estates a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Great Neck Estates receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Great Neck Estates stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Great Neck Estates is $211,875, which is significantly higher than the national average — 182% above $75,149. This places Great Neck Estates among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Great Neck Estates is $1,670,600, making it a premium housing market at 493% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Great Neck Estates is a highly educated community — 67.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Great Neck Estates enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Great Neck Estates has a population of 2,968 with a density of 3,855 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72%), with 5.4% Hispanic.

Population

2,968
Total Population
3,855
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Great Neck Estates vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only58.6%
25% below US avg
Spanish41.4%
209% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Great Neck Estates vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Great Neck Estates is $211,875, which is 182% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Great Neck Estates vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$211,875
182% above US avg
Per Capita Income$110,021
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
IRS Avg AGI$44,173

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)20,374
County GDP$58,323M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,968
Healthcare2,710
Retail3,923
Manufacturing268

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,451
56% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.8 min
Work from Home25.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Great Neck Estates is $1,670,600, 493% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $3,501 (201% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,670,600
493% above US avg
Median List Price$1,138,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,138,000
$/Sq Ft$712
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio94.8%
Price Drops8.3%
Inventory12

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$3,501
201% above US avg

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-Occupied91.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,451
56% above US avg
Effective Rate0.33%
In Great Neck Estates, 24.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 14.4% report depression. 18.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Great Neck Estates vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.6%
23% below US avg
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure25.1%
Asthma9.2%
COPD3.5%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity18.3%
Depression14.4%
Mental Distress13.3%
Physical Distress9.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.6%
Checkup Rate79.9%
Premature Death9,451/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access99.9%
Healthcare Facilities2,710

Crime Rates: Great Neck Estates vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)53

Safety Score

Great Neck Estates has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.9 inches
31% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density3,855/sq mi
Coordinates40.7865°N, 73.7402°W
County FIPS36005
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 67.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 45.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 27.3%
D 72.7%

Winner: Democrat by 45.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+67.3%
100% above US avg
High School+95.0%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,855/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries35
Healthcare Facilities2,710
Restaurants1,968
Retail Stores3,923

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)53

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.8 min
Work from Home25.3%

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