Russell Gardens, NY

Russell Gardens, New York

Russell Gardens, New York, in Nassau county, is 7 miles NW of Hempstead, 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 1,074 people in Russell Gardens.

The People and Families of Russell Gardens

In Russell Gardens, about 70% of adults are married. Many folks in Russell Gardens are married and settled down.

Approximately 14% of Russell Gardens is non-white. In New York, Russell Gardens is known for its racial diversity.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the village than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Russell Gardens had a median family income of $142,636. Russell Gardens has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Russell Gardens. 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.

Russell Gardens Housing

Approximately 76% of housing in Russell Gardens is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Russell Gardens. Property taxes are a bit high in the village, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Russell Gardens, 64% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Russell Gardens is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Russell Gardens, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Russell Gardens Almanac

Russell Gardens Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Russell Gardens Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Russell Gardens, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Russell Gardens Colleges

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