New York · Metropolitan Area
University Gardens is a small town in New York with a population of 3,986. Residents earn $94,886 per year, which is 26% above the national average.
Based on current data, University Gardens receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. University Gardens offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in University Gardens is $94,886, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in University Gardens is $849,600, making it a premium housing market at 201% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,689 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
University Gardens is a highly educated community — 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
University Gardens enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 55.1% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 44.9% |
| 235% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $94,886 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,376 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,397 |
| County GDP | $130,222M |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Healthcare | 6,152 |
| Retail | 5,602 |
| Manufacturing | 820 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.83% |
| Commute Time | 46.5 min |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |
| Census Median | $849,600 |
| 201% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $787,500 |
| Median List Price | $787,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $421 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.9% |
| Price Drops | 8.3% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,689 |
| 45% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.83% |
| Obesity | 22.2% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 12.1% |
| Mental Distress | 12.6% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,800/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.3 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,521/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7751°N, 73.7279°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 59.4% |
| 76% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 7,521/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 46.5 min |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |