At a Glance
Median Income
$137,095
$57,898 per capita
Home Value
$953,400
Zillow: $1,489,357
Median Rent
$2,195/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.4%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
9.9% smoking rate
How Great Neck Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Great Neck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Great Neck a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Great Neck residents earn a median household income of $137,095 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,898. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% 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 is $953,400 , 238% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,489,357. Median rent is $2,195/month, with 33.9% 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 1953.
Education
58.4% of adults in Great Neck hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% above the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Great Neck 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
Population11,068
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density8,385/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born31.2%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$137,095
Per Capita$57,898
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
C+
Home Value$953,400
Rent$2,195
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$1,489,357
Housing Units3,696
Rent Burden33.9%
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation74 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.4%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+28.7%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute38 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries35
Did You Know?
The median home in Great Neck was built in 1953.
27.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
31.2% 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.