Garden City SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Garden City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Garden City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Garden City is 206 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Garden City is 2.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Garden City is $1,338,517.
The median income in Garden City is $244,152.
Garden City's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Garden City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Garden City | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 438 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Garden City, NY Weather
The average high in Garden City is 61.8° and the average low is 45.3°.
There are 75.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.6 inches of precipitation each year with 22.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Garden City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 22.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Garden City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Garden City
The current population in Garden City is 22,941. The population has increased 3.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,941 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 22,866 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 22,871 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 23,087 | 3.1% |
| 2020 | 22,384 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 22,499 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 22,533 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 22,699 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 22,531 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 22,575 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 22,543 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 22,443 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 22,349 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 22,217 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 22,120 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Garden City
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Garden City is:
81.1% White with 18,596 White residents.
1.5% African American with 335 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
6.6% Asian with 1,513 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 205 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 895 Two Or More residents.
6.1% Hispanic with 1,397 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Garden City | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.1% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.5% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.6% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Garden City
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Garden City is 52.3% female with 11,992 female residents.
Garden City is 47.7% male with 10,949 male residents.
| Gender | Garden City | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Garden City for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in Garden City completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Garden City completed 9-12th grade.
9.0% of adults in Garden City completed high school / ged.
7.0% of adults in Garden City completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Garden City completed associate's degree.
37.0% of adults in Garden City completed bachelor's degree.
23.0% of adults in Garden City completed master's degree.
12.0% of adults in Garden City completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Garden City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Garden City | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 9.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 7.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 23.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 12.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Garden City, New York
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1.5% of households in Garden City earn Less than $10,000.
0.2% of households in Garden City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.0% of households in Garden City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.7% of households in Garden City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.2% of households in Garden City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
7.1% of households in Garden City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.1% of households in Garden City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.6% of households in Garden City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.1% of households in Garden City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
57.5% of households in Garden City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Garden City | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.5% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.2% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.0% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.7% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.2% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.1% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.1% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.6% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.1% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 57.5% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
