Cost of Living in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Population 7,503 · New York · Data vintage 2023

148
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Great Neck Plaza sits on the smaller end of the New York city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. At 7.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Great Neck Plaza sits roughly 13 miles southeast of Yonkers — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 20% lower than Yonkers' $478,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 125
Rent 182

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Great Neck Plaza

The median home value in Great Neck Plaza is $381,900 — 25% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,386/month, 82% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $106,549/year is 43% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 63.5°F and lows of 50.1°F, with about 29.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Great Neck Plaza has a cost of living index of 148 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 48% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$381,900
25% above avg
Median Rent
$2,386/mo
82% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$965
1 BR
$1,051
2 BR
$1,302
3 BR
$1,619
4 BR
$1,813
Owner-occupied 55.2%
Renter-occupied 44.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,386
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,000/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
42.1 min
56% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
26.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
40.8%
Carpooled
5.3%
Public transit
20.8%
Walked
3.8%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
26.0%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%
Total Sales Tax 8.5%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$106,549
43% above avg
Per Capita Income
$75,284
Unemployment Rate
7.6%
57% above avg
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 30.8%
Graduate degree 36.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 49
Male median age 52.9
Female median age 46.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.5°F
Avg Low
50.1°F
Annual Precip
45.3"
Annual Snowfall
29.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404350617281868577665545
Low °F 293036465666727164534335
Precip" 3.252.934.013.853.584.034.304.413.883.813.154.08
Snow" 8.69.85.40.40.00.00.00.00.00.10.35.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 31 — Good
75.3%
Good air days/yr
197
Max AQI recorded
365
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Great Neck Plaza, NY?

Great Neck Plaza has a cost index of 148 (100 = national average). It is 48% above the national average.

What is average rent in Great Neck Plaza, NY?

The median gross rent in Great Neck Plaza is $2,386 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Great Neck Plaza?

The median home value in Great Neck Plaza is $381,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Great Neck Plaza?

The median household income in Great Neck Plaza is $106,549 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Great Neck Plaza, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Great Neck Plaza is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Great Neck Plaza, NY affordable?

Great Neck Plaza is above average in cost of living, with an index of 148 — about 48% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Great Neck Plaza?

Great Neck Plaza has average high temperatures of 63.5°F and average lows of 50.1°F. Annual precipitation is 45.3". Average annual snowfall is 29.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Great Neck Plaza at a Glance

Population
7,503
Median Income
$106,549
Home Value
$381,900
Median Rent
$2,386/mo
Unemployment
7.6%
Avg High Temp
63.5°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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