The Town FilesGarden City, New York
Village in Nassau County · population 23,272 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,075,900
- Household income
- $244,152
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 41.3
Garden City is a village of 23,272 people in Nassau County, New York. The median home is worth $1,075,900, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better transit than 97% of New York towns, more upscale than 96% of New York towns, more walkable than 94% of New York towns.
How Garden City ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Garden City is worth $1,075,900, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $244,152, which is more affordable than 18% of New York towns. Median rent is $3,265 a month. 93.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Garden City | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,075,900 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $3,265 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $244,152 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.7% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Garden City
| People | Garden City | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.0% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.9% | — |
| Work from home | 27.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 34.9 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.4% | 91.1% |
Weather in Garden City
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 27.2°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Garden City since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 7, 1998 about 5.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 13 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Nassau County since 1996
Nassau County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Nassau County
Nassau County had 631,563 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,454 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Garden City itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Garden City
8 public schools with 5,682 students, about 10.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASSAU BOCES | K-12 | 1,743 | 6.9 |
| GARDEN CITY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,076 | 10.9 |
| GARDEN CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,021 | 11.9 |
| STEWART SCHOOL | 2-5 | 653 | 13.1 |
| STRATFORD AVENUE SCHOOL | 2-5 | 621 | 14.1 |
| HOMESTEAD SCHOOL | PK-1 | 215 | 15.4 |
| HEMLOCK SCHOOL | K-1 | 194 | 16.2 |
| LOCUST SCHOOL | K-1 | 159 | 12.2 |
Towns near Garden City
- Garden City South, NY1.2 mi · 4,119 people · home $740,400
- Mineola, NY1.5 mi · 20,800 people · home $651,200
- Garden City Park, NY1.5 mi · 7,985 people · home $834,500
- Hempstead, NY2.0 mi · 59,169 people · home $459,500
- West Hempstead, NY2.1 mi · 19,835 people · home $653,600
- New Hyde Park, NY2.2 mi · 10,257 people · home $722,900
- Williston Park, NY2.3 mi · 7,591 people · home $739,800
- Herricks, NY2.3 mi · 4,398 people · home $825,400
Garden City questions
Is Garden City, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Garden City scores better for retirees than 22% of New York towns and quieter than 11%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Garden City?
The median owner-occupied home in Garden City is valued at $1,075,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $244,152, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $3,265 a month.
What is the weather like in Garden City?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 18.5 inches of snow.
Does Garden City get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Garden City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 7, 1998. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)