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Garden City.
About
Life in Garden City
Garden City is a community of 22,866 people in New York. The median household income is $244,152, median rent runs about $3,265 per month, and median home values are around $1,075,900. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Garden City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Foreign-Born
9.9%
Broadband Internet
94.4%
of households
Population Growth
-1.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.9% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Garden City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Garden City, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (25.9%), and 5.0% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
25.4%
of residents
65 and Older
17.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.0%
of households
Married Couples
72.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.86
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 101% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Garden City
In Garden City, rent runs 101% above the NY average, and home values are 154% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
93.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1951
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,400,021 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Garden City and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Nassau County, which includes Garden City, is 1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Garden City: Nassau County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Nassau County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Garden City is about 2% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Garden City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute34.9 min avg
How Garden City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Garden City, most residents drive alone to work (48%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Major hub30.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 97% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Garden City runs 97% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
8.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
676.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Garden City Village Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Nassau County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Nassau County, which includes Garden City, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | High Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | High Wind | $16,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.3M |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $379,000 |
| 2019 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $325,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Coastal Flood | $829,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Nassau County, county-wide
Garden City is about 2% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality29 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Nassau County, which includes Garden City, is typically good — 287 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
29
Good Days
287
per year
Moderate Days
77
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nassau County, county-wide
Garden City is about 2% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Garden City has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.3"
Annual Snowfall
18.5"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
83
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
114
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.65" |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 3.00" |
| Mar | 51°F | 35°F | 4.41" |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 3.75" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 3.13" |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 3.80" |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.04" |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 3.92" |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.08" |
| Oct | 67°F | 49°F | 4.02" |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.35" |
| Dec | 47°F | 33°F | 4.18" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Garden City
Uninsured
2.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Garden City's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Rockville Centre
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · New Hyde Park
New York City Childrens Psych Center
Psychiatric · 4.6 mi away · Bellerose
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Garden City
Garden City's student/teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 75.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
75.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Garden City
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,276 students · in-state tuition $52,050 · 71% graduate · median earnings $80,969 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 12,550 students · in-state tuition $7,538 · 57% graduate · median earnings $68,324 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,630 students · in-state tuition $6,545 · 34% graduate · median earnings $53,866 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 9,552 students · in-state tuition $8,626 · 62% graduate · median earnings $75,278 (10 yrs after entry)
St. John's University-New York
7.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 9,477 students · in-state tuition $55,640 · 71% graduate · median earnings $77,281 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY Queensborough Community College
6.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,940 students · in-state tuition $5,210 · 34% graduate · median earnings $50,546 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,488 students · in-state tuition $59,960 · 66% graduate · median earnings $76,540 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Garden City
Garden City has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
17 mi awayGateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
18 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
18 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
18 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
18 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
19 mi awayPublic Libraries in Garden City
Garden City Public Library
60 Seventh Street, Garden City
Cities Near Garden City
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Garden City FAQ
Is Garden City, New York affordable?⌄
Garden City's median rent is $3,265/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $244,152/year. Median home value is $1,075,900.
Is Garden City, New York safe?⌄
Garden City's violent crime rate was 9 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 677 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Garden City, New York?⌄
Nassau County, which includes Garden City, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Garden City, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Garden City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,265/month and median household income is $244,152/year. The median home value is $1,075,900. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Garden City, New York?⌄
The average commute in Garden City is 35 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from