Garden City, NY Area Guide

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Garden City Area Facts

  • 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 User Rating 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
      Practice Field
      Court House Park
      Garden City Community Park
      Broadway Park
      Mirschel Park
      Lions Park

      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
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Subway
      Kuck’s Deli & Yogurt
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Deli Quetzal
      Deli Fuentes

      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 919, which are 58% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      919 per 100k people

      60% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 109

      60% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      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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