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About
Life in Glen Cove
Glen Cove offers authentic Long Island living with real neighborhood character rather than resort appeal. The median home value around $698,900 and median rent of $2,398 reflect the regional cost of living, though the median household income of $91,355 suggests this is manageable for established professionals and families. The job market is stable with 3.5% unemployment, and a 30-minute average commute to jobs elsewhere is fairly typical for the area.
Glen Cove at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Foreign-Born
29.4%
Broadband Internet
92.5%
of households
Population Growth
-0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics29.4% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Glen Cove: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Glen Cove, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (27.6%), and 28.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.7%
of residents
65 and Older
22.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.0%
of households
Married Couples
46.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
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 48% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Glen Cove
In Glen Cove, rent runs 48% above the NY average, and home values are 65% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
62.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
51.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $827,270 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Glen Cove and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Glen Cove is 0.8 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Glen Cove 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
Commute29.4 min avg
How Glen Cove residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Glen Cove, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M 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 73% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Glen Cove runs 73% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
89.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
602.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove, 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
Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove, 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
Glen Cove 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
Glen Cove 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
49.1"
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Glen Cove
Glen Cove has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Northwell Hospital Glen Cove
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
St Francis Hospital - the Heart Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Roslyn
Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · New Rochelle
North Shore University Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.5 mi away · Manhasset
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.
Education10.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Glen Cove
Glen Cove's student/teacher ratio is 10.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 42.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Glen Cove
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 106 students · in-state tuition $65,160 · 84% graduate
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 · 4-year · 10,696 students · in-state tuition $7,410 · 59% graduate · median earnings $65,181 (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)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,512 students · in-state tuition $67,897 · 80% graduate · median earnings $92,809 (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
14.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 9,477 students · in-state tuition $55,640 · 71% graduate · median earnings $77,281 (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, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Glen Cove
Glen Cove has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
9 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
17 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
18 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
21 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
22 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
22 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
22 mi awayPublic Libraries in Glen Cove
Glen Cove Public Library
4 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Cove
Cities Near Glen Cove
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Glen Cove?
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Glen Cove FAQ
Is Glen Cove, New York affordable?⌄
Glen Cove's median rent is $2,398/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $92,064/year. Median home value is $698,900.
Is Glen Cove, New York safe?⌄
Glen Cove's violent crime rate was 89 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 602 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Glen Cove, New York?⌄
Glen Cove has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Glen Cove, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Glen Cove is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,398/month and median household income is $92,064/year. The median home value is $698,900. About 62% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Glen Cove, New York?⌄
The average commute in Glen Cove is 29 minutes, which is about 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