salaryRent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 92% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.4 minutes each way. Most homes (84.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 55.4% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $88,680 a year. That is $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New York. It is number 175 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Garden City Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 61.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Garden City Park
| Size | Garden City Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $777 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $868 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,749 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Garden City Park overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Garden City Park, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Garden City Park
Life in Garden City Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Garden City Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,573 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $834,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $83,450 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Garden City Park, NY?
Renting in Garden City Park costs a median of about $2,217 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Garden City Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $88,680 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Garden City Park cheap or expensive?
Garden City Park is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.5% of the typical household income of $161,559. It ranks 175th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Garden City Park?
The median homeowner in Garden City Park pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.20% of the median home value.
Is Garden City Park more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Garden City Park?
The median home value in Garden City Park is $834,500, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.
7,914 people live in Garden City Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.