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Green Island, NY
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Green Island, NY
At a Glance
How Green Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Green Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Green Island a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Green Island residents earn a median household income of $70,281 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,104. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Green Island is $137,300 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,835. Median rent is $1,081/month, with 25.9% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Green Island reports 701 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,368/100K.
Education
26.7% of adults in Green Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Green Island has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.