At a Glance
Median Income
$211,875
$110,021 per capita
Home Value
$1,670,600
Zillow: $1,423,154
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
67.3%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
7.4% smoking rate
How Great Neck Estates Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Great Neck Estates's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Great Neck Estates 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
Great Neck Estates residents earn a median household income of $211,875 , which is 182% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $110,021. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,374 business establishments, including 1,968 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Great Neck Estates is $1,670,600 , 493% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,423,154. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 29.5% 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 1938.
Education
67.3% of adults in Great Neck Estates hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Great Neck Estates has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,968
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density3,855/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born29.4%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$211,875
Per Capita$110,021
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
C
Home Value$1,670,600
Rent$3,501
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$1,423,154
Housing Units1,033
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity24.6%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation79 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.3%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+40.7%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute38 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries35
Did You Know?
The median home in Great Neck Estates was built in 1938.
19.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
25.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
29.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 1,968 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.