At a Glance
Median Income
$208,500
$82,845 per capita
Home Value
$1,420,300
Zillow: $1,423,154
Median Rent
$2,115/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
83.8%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.4%
6.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Russell Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Russell Gardens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Russell Gardens a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Russell Gardens residents earn a median household income of $208,500 , which is 177% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $82,845. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Russell Gardens is $1,420,300 , 404% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,423,154. Median rent is $2,115/month, with 28.5% 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 1944.
Safety & Crime
Russell Gardens reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 602/100K.
Education
83.8% of adults in Russell Gardens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(149% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Russell Gardens has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,130
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density6,647/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$208,500
Per Capita$82,845
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,420,300
Rent$2,115
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$1,423,154
Housing Units367
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property602/100K
Health
Obesity21.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking6.4%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation132 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+83.8%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+45.9%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute40 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Russell Gardens was built in 1944.
27.9% 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 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.