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Great Neck, New York

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Great Neck Housing

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.

Commuting

In Great Neck, 61% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the village is to try the public transportation system.

Of Note

High Points

Great Neck strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGreat Neck Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Great Neck Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Great Neck Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Great Neck College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Great Neck Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Great Neck Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Great Neck, NY

Comparing Great Neck to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women99
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens88
Male Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Female Share of the Population55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
People Living Alone34
Housing Recently Built25
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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