Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
20%
Great Neck, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,168
Population
11,936
Renter Mix
32% Rent
One of Long Island’s most desirable communities.
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Sitting on a North Shore peninsula that juts into the Long Island Sound, Great Neck has long drawn renters who want easy access to New York City without trading away a quieter pace of life. The Long Island Rail Road connects Great Neck Station to Penn Station in under 30 minutes, making the daily commute genuinely manageable. Steppingstone Park draws crowds for summer concerts along the waterfront, and the boutiques and eateries of Great Neck Plaza make weekend errands feel less like a chore. F. Scott Fitzgerald once called this area home, and the peninsula's sweeping water views are said to have inspired the green light across the bay in The Great Gatsby.
The rental landscape here spans classic co-ops and well-maintained apartment communities, with studios and spacious multi-bedroom units available throughout the village and surrounding areas. Rentals tend to sit within walking distance of shops, parks, and the train station, which adds considerable day-to-day convenience. The United States Merchant Marine Academy in neighboring Kings Point gives the area an added layer of history and civic presence. Great Neck packs a surprising amount of character into just two square miles.
Explore the City
Long Island Railroad Great Neck Branch provides transportation for locals.
Enjoy a picnic, kayaking, or a calming stroll at Great Neck Estates Park.
Great Neck Estates Park has a very calm environment
The Great Neck Park District is a park district serving much of the Great Neck Peninsula
Single family homes, including this Tudor, are prevalent in Great Neck.
The Long Island Expressway is your main artery to the city and all points east.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$114,901
Average: $151,413
Education
4,891
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,229
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Great Neck has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Great Neck, NY is $1,766 for a studio, $3,192 for one bedroom, $4,271 for two bedrooms, and $6,794 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Great Neck has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,192/month
710 Sq Ft
House
$8,537/month
2,470 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Great Neck, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
772 Students
Public
Grades K-5
651 Students
Public
Grades K-5
519 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
427 Students
Great Neck South Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
833 Students
Great Neck North Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
728 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
49 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,362 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,155 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
49 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Alley Pond Environmental Center
- Science Museum of Long Island
- Crocheron Park
- Little Bay Park
- Fort Totten Park
Airports
- LaGuardia
- John F Kennedy International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.