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Garden City, New York

village · Nassau County

At a glance

22,941
Population
$1,075,900
Median home value (all homes)
255% above U.S. median
$1,401,920
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$3,265/mo
Median rent
142% above U.S. median
$244,152
Median household income
211% above U.S. median
34.9 min
Average commute
94.4%
Homes with broadband
98.61%
Locations with fiber available
3.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 189 — 89% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing272% above
Goods & services8% above
Utilities42% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost33% above
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Adelphi University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates96.2%
College graduates75.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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