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University Gardens, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Nassau County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,986 Population 7,521/sq mi density
$94,886 Median Income $55,376 per capita
$849,600 Home Value $1,423,154 Zillow
$1,689 Median Rent 48.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
26 Violent Crime/100K 602 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$94,886 median income, 3.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$849,600 home value, $1,689/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.4% bachelor's degree or higher

University Gardens, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,886
26% above
$55,376 per capita
Home Value
$849,600
201% above
Zillow: $1,423,154
Median Rent
$1,689/mo
45% above
48.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
93% below
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.4%
76% above
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.2%
31% below
7.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr

How University Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows University Gardens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
126%
Home Value
301%
Rent
145%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
176%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
7%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is University Gardens a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

University Gardens residents earn a median household income of $94,886 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,376. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% 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 University Gardens is $849,600 , 201% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,423,154. Median rent is $1,689/month, with 48.1% 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 1950.

Safety & Crime

University 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

59.4% of adults in University Gardens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% above the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

University 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

Population3,986
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density7,521/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,886
Per Capita$55,376
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489

Housing

D
Home Value$849,600
Rent$1,689
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$1,423,154
Housing Units1,638
Rent Burden48.1%

Crime

F
Violent26/100K
Property602/100K

Health

Obesity22.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation92 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.4%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+30.5%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute47 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in University Gardens was built in 1950.
24.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
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.
8.8% 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.