At a Glance
Median Income
$106,549
$75,284 per capita
Home Value
$381,900
Zillow: $1,423,154
Median Rent
$2,386/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
66.8%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.7%
6.8% smoking rate
How Great Neck Plaza Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Great Neck Plaza's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Great Neck Plaza a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Great Neck Plaza residents earn a median household income of $106,549 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,284. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% 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 Plaza is $381,900 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,423,154. Median rent is $2,386/month, with 31.9% 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 1958.
Education
66.8% of adults in Great Neck Plaza hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(98% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Great Neck Plaza 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
Population7,503
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density24,203/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born37.9%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$106,549
Per Capita$75,284
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$58,323M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
A+
Home Value$381,900
Rent$2,386
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$1,423,154
Housing Units4,194
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity23.7%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death9,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation98 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.8%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+34.2%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 73%
Commute39 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries35
Did You Know?
The median home in Great Neck Plaza was built in 1958.
20.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
26.0% work from home.
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.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
37.9% 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.