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Great Neck, New York, in Nassau county, is 8 miles S of New Rochelle, New York (center to center) and 13 miles E of New York, New York. The village is conveniently located inside the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. There are an estimated 9,538 people in Great Neck.
In Great Neck, about 61% of adults are married. Many folks in Great Neck are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.
In 2000, Great Neck had a median family income of $89,733. Great Neck has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Great Neck. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the village, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($152,925) in Great Neck. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 74% of housing in Great Neck is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages. Property taxes are a bit high in Great Neck, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Great Neck, 61% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the village is to try the public transportation system.
Great Neck strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Great Neck to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work |  |  |
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