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Garden City, NY

Garden City, NY.

Population: 27,939 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Garden City, NY is $1.35M — up 10.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.39M after a median 17 days on market. Typical rent runs $5,998/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.35M

Typical home value

+10.2%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.35M
1-year appreciation
+10.2%
3-year appreciation
+27.4%
5-year appreciation
+37.9%
10-year appreciation
+59.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$1.35M
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.39M
Median list price
$1.30M
Median price per sqft
$733
1-year sale-price change
+10.7%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
82
For-sale inventory
54
Sale-to-list ratio
104.5%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+3.6%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
23

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$5,998/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,964/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,285/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,689/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,458/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,671/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
ELMONT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, GARDEN CITY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, NASSAU BOCES
Schools include
STEWART MANOR SCHOOL, GARDEN CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL, GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL, HOMESTEAD SCHOOL, LOCUST SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
24
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
7.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Old Roosevelt Field Contaminated Ground Water Area (1.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.3 in
Annual snowfall
18.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
29
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Moderate air quality
77
Highest AQI recorded (year)
92

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
899
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
411,256
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
399,165

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (13 mi)
National parks include
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Hamilton Grange National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
127
Hospitals include
STAMFORD HOSPITAL, BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-7,185 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1951
Housing built before 1970
88.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.3%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
85.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
557,549
Average weekly wage
$1,495
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
821

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Garden CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.35M$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$1.39M$363,950$325,000
Median days on market17 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$5,998/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Garden City, NY?
$1.35M.
What is the median sale price in Garden City, NY?
$1.39M.
How long do homes take to sell in Garden City, NY?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in Garden City, NY?
Typical rent: $5,998/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Garden City, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, winter weather, cold wave.
Is Garden City, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Garden City, NY. 24 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Garden City, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Garden City, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Garden City, NY?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Old Roosevelt Field Contaminated Ground Water Area, 1.1 mi.
How many schools serve Garden City, NY?
9 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Garden City, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 15.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Garden City, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Garden City, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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