Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mineola Eats
Coffee Shop
Cafe Barocco
Coffee Shop
Witches Brew
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
El Miranda River Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Stella’s Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Community Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Le Pain Quotidien
Coffee Shop
Fuentes Deli and Deli
Coffee Shop
Nordstrom eBar
Coffee Shop
Cafe Sport
Coffee Shop
Franklin Square Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Axxin Library Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Breslin Kiosk
Coffee Shop
Cafe on the Quad
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) B
Cluett Hall
Theatre Arts
Olmsted Theatre
Theatre Arts
V Lounge
Nightclub
Caribe Nightclub
Nightclub
African American Museum
Museum
Bachata Dance Club
Nightclub
Area 516
Nightclub
AMC Roosevelt Field
Cinema
Herricks Cinemas
Cinema
Bow Tie Cinema
Cinema
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
Long Island Children Museum
Museum
Nassau County Firefighters Museum
Museum
John Cranford Adams Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Museum
Mitchel Athletic Complex Stadium
Stadium
Museum Row
Museum
Spiegel Theater
Theatre Arts
Mack Sports Complex
Stadium
James M. Shuart Stadium
Stadium
AMC
Cinema
Wilbur Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Stadium
Madison Theatre
Theatre Arts
Diamond Lounge
Nightclub
Food and Drink (1) F
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Chris’s Deli
Deli
Unknown Name
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Deli
Subway
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Deli
Kuck’s Deli & Yogurt
Deli
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Deli Quetzal
Deli
Deli Fuentes
Deli
Lucky Dragon
Fast Food
Sabor Latino Deli
Deli
Europa Deli
Deli
Minimart Genesis
Deli
426 Clinton Deli & Grocery
Deli
Son’s Liquor & Wine
Alcohol
Blue Moon Liquor
Alcohol
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Simé Deli
Deli
Kennedy Chicken
Fast Food
La Hacienda
Deli
The Rex Burger & Lobster
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (1) C-
Garden City Public Library
Community Centre
Fitbody Bootcamp
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Fitness Studio
Gym
Chinese Center for Long Island
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Touro Strength & Fitness
Gym
Crossfit
Gym
Marcus G Christ Community Center
Community Centre
I Love kickboxing
Gym
Body & Brain Yoga
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Synergy Fitness Club
Gym
New Hyde Park Fitness
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Functional Fitness
Gym
Mitchel Gym
Gym
Herricks Community Center
Community Centre
Herricks Community Center
Community Centre
Victoria’s Club
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Body & Brain
Gym
WW Studio
Gym
Groceries (1) F
National
Grocery Store
Bakery El Monte Sinai Deli
Bakery
Bagel Craft
Bakery
Garden City Food
Grocery Store
Cherry Valley Marketplace
Grocery Store
Go Bagel Bakery
Bakery
King Kullen
Grocery Store
King Kullen
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Herbert's Country Meat Market
Butcher
King Kullen
Grocery Store
Las Arepas de Mama
Bakery
Stop N Shop
Grocery Store
Raul's Baked Goods
Bakery
I & D Glatt
Grocery Store
V & C Supermarket
Grocery Store
La Sevillana Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Riesterer's Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Real Taste Bakery
Bakery
Bagel Hero
Bakery
Anteri Meats
Butcher
Keyfood Supermarket
Grocery Store
Monreale Bakery
Bakery
Bagel Boss
Bakery
Bravo
Grocery Store
Parks (39) A+
St. Paul's Playground
Playground
St. Paul's Recreation Complex
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Practice Field
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Court House Park
Park
Garden City Community Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Broadway Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Mirschel Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Mineola Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Beauty
Fox’s
Clothing
Mark's Unisex Barbershop
Hairdresser
Mineola Barbershop
Hairdresser
Rosini Furniture Store
Furniture
Xpressions
Clothing
Love Dominican
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Petco
Pets
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Mineola Bicycle, Fitness & Mower
Bicycle
Unknown Name
Electronics
Unknown Name
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Something Greek
Clothing
Sheer Aesthetics
Hairdresser
Yoligi Unisex Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Dominican 2 Salon
Hairdresser
Eye Deal Optical
Optician
Harmon Store Inc
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 19.4% take public transportation in Garden City.
Public Transit Stops (55)
Stops & Stations A+
Garden City
Transit Station
Franklin Avenue & 9th Street
Bus Stop
Franklin Avenue & 9th Street
Bus Stop
Franklin Avenue & 11th Street
Bus Stop
Franklin Avenue & 7th Street
Bus Stop
Franklin Avenue & 7th Street
Bus Stop
Franklin Avenue & 11th Street
Bus Stop
Franklin Avenue & 6th Street
Bus Stop
Franklin Avenue & 5th Street
Bus Stop
Franklin Avenue & 13th Street
Bus Stop
Franklin Avenue & 13th Street
Bus Stop
Franklin Avenue & 15th Street
Bus Stop
Franklin Avenue & 15th Street
Bus Stop
Country Life Press
Transit Station
Franklin Avenue & Hamilton Place
Bus Stop
Washington Avenue & Warton Place
Bus Stop
Washington Avenue & Stewart Avenue
Bus Stop
Nassau Boulevard
Transit Station
Franklin Avenue & 2nd Street
Bus Stop
County Seat Drive & Court House Drive
Bus Stop
Washington Avenue & Chestnut Street
Bus Stop
County Seat Drive & Old Country Road
Bus Stop
Mineola
Transit Station
Old Country Road & County Seat Drive
Bus Stop
County Seat Drive & Old Country Road
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
19.4% A
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Garden City is 214/100 - which is 83% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A

Garden City crime rates are 903 per 100k, which is 58% lower than New York
Property Crime
723 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
180 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in Garden City is $186,607 - which is 207% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$186,607 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.8% A+
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health A-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Garden City Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Village Pediatrics
Doctor
Leland Deane, MD, FACS
Clinic
Rite Options
Clinic
United Sleep Center
Clinic
NYU Winthrop Hospital
Hospital
Unknown Name
Doctor
Unknown Name
Clinic
Franwin Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Police
Unknown Name
Doctor
Unknown Name
Clinic
Garden City Fire Department
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Dentist
Unknown Name
Doctor
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Family Medical
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Dentist
Doctors Premier Care
Doctor
Magnum Physicians
Doctor
Mineola Urgent Care
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A

Garden City home prices are $876,500 - which is 206% higher than New York
Home Price
$876,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
11% B+
Home Affordability
4.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Garden City graduation rate is 97% - which is 18% higher than New York
School Test Scores
83% A+
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (10) F
Garden City Middle School
The Waldorf School Of Garden City
St Joseph Elementary School
Stratford Avenue School
Mineola Middle School
Nassau Boces
Jackson Avenue School
George Washington School
St Thomas The Apostle School
Hemlock School
Stewart School
Homestead School
Washington Street School
Hampton Street School
Academy Charter School
David Paterson School
Garden City Park School
Locust School
John Street School
Crescent School
Jackson Annex School
Jackson Main Elementary School
St Annes School
Prospect Elementary School
New Hyde Park Road School
High Schools (3) D-
Garden City High School
The Waldorf School Of Garden City
Nassau Boces
Mineola High School
Sacred Heart Academy
H Frank Carey High School
Academy Charter School
Crescent School
Hanc - Middle & High School
New Hyde Park Memorial High School
Hempstead High School
West Hempstead High School
Sewanhaka High School
Gersh Academy- Inc
Herricks High School
Carle Place Middle Senior High School
Wheatley School
Valley Stream North High School
Floral Park Memorial High School
Ps 993
Kellenberg Memorial High School
Uniondale High School
Whispering Pines School
Malverne Senior High School
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ratings A+

Garden City has an overall rating of 90% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Garden City has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Garden City crime rates are 58% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Garden City is 83% higher than the New York average

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Garden City - A little Bit if Manhattan 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Garden City is a little bit of Manhattan right in the middle of Long Island. Only 35 minutes to Manhattan by train, but without a direct train line, Garden City is conveniently located for commuters and suburban life.


Garden City has great shopping and restaurants in the Roosev ...Read More elt Field mall and along Stewart Avenue, which is highlighted by the Belgium Bistro, Waterzooi. Further, many great dining options exist throughout the town. Roosevelt Field Mall is the largest mall on the Island and have many boutique brands that are only found in major cities like Manhattan. The same is true of some of the strip malls located on Jericho Turnpike.

Garden City is a safe place with a great culture and sense of community. It also has some of the best schools on the Island and is a wonderful spot to raise a family. While the homes in Garden City are pricier than many other communities, they are a wonderful place to have a family or to settle down. Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Garden City? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      St. Paul's Playground
      St. Paul's Recreation Complex
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Practice Field
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Cluett Hall
      Olmsted Theatre
      V Lounge
      Caribe Nightclub
      African American Museum
      Bachata Dance Club
      Area 516
      AMC Roosevelt Field

      Food & Drink

      Panera Bread
      Chris’s Deli
      Unknown Name
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Unknown Name
      Subway
      Unknown Name
      Kuck’s Deli & Yogurt

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Garden City? Of all people who commute, 19.4% take public transportation in Garden City.
      Drive to Work
      59%

      17% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      19%

      14% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Garden City? The cost of living in Garden City is 214/100 - which is 83% higher than New York.
      Garden City
      214

      114% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Garden City? Garden City crime rates are 903, which are 58% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      903 per 100k people

      61% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 111

      61% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Garden City? The median income in Garden City is $186,607 which is 207% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $186,607237% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $83,823181% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      62% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Garden City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      L.A. FUE Hair New York

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Dr. Benjamin Cohen
      All Island Dermatology
      Village Pediatrics

      A Housing

      What are Garden City home prices? Garden City home prices are $876,500 - which is 206% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $876,500375% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $3,272245% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      94%

      48% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Garden City have good schools? The Garden City graduation rate is 97% - which is 18% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      83%

      73% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Garden City a good place to live? Garden City has an overall rating of 90% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      5 total surveys

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