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Great Neck, NY

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One of Long Island’s most desirable communities.

Commuter Suburb Schools Diverse LIRR Public Transportation Upscale

Believe the hype— Great Neck more than lives up to its lofty reputation as one of New York’s premiere suburban communities. Architecture in the village is a mix of beautifully preserved historic buildings and distinctive modern design. The schools in Great Neck are frequently ranked among the top in the nation, making it an excellent place to raise a family. The train will get you from Great Neck Station to Penn Station in under thirty minutes, adding to the village’s appeal for commuters looking for apartments near Manhattan.

For leisure time, shopping at Great Neck Plaza or summer concerts at the opulent Steppingstone Park can’t be beat. Local landmarks include the United States Merchant Marine Academy in nearby Kings Point and the former home of legendary author F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Great Neck, NY is $1,710 for a studio, $3,009 for one bedroom, $4,137 for two bedrooms, and $5,355 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Great Neck has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,009/month
716 Sq Ft
House
$10,487/month
2,942 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,535/month
1,110 Sq Ft
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Transportation

78

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lakeville Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

762 Students

9
out of 10

E M Baker School

Public

Grades K-5

664 Students

8
out of 10

Saddle Rock School

Public

Grades K-5

542 Students

8
out of 10

John F Kennedy School

Public

Grades PK-5

454 Students

8
out of 10

Great Neck South Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

861 Students

8
out of 10

Great Neck North Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

744 Students

7
out of 10

Village School

Public

Grades 8-12

44 Students

Rating Unavailable

Great Neck South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,262 Students

9
out of 10

Great Neck North High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,176 Students

9
out of 10

Village School

Public

Grades 8-12

44 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Alley Pond Environmental Center
  • Science Museum of Long Island
  • Crocheron Park
  • Little Bay Park
  • Fort Totten Park

Airports

  • Laguardia
  • John F Kennedy International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.