Garden City, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
22,866 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
75.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$228,807 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,063,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$3,255 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
87.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Nassau County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 32
Feb 3 8 35
Mar 4 4 42
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 4 5 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, NY State Senate District 6, NY Assembly District 19, NY
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Schools

Garden City Middle School
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Garden City High School
<1 miles, N • 5 star
The Waldorf School of Garden City
<1 miles, SW • 5 star
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Colleges

Adelphi University
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Access Careers
2 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Nyu Winthrop Hospital
1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Mercy Medical Center
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
12 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Westchester County Airport
24 miles, N • 1.4 star
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