What are the schools like in Garden City South, NY?

School district data for Garden City South is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Garden City South?

The median household income in Garden City South, NY is $146,650 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Garden City South, NY?

Garden City South has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.5 inches.

Garden City South, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Garden City South, NY affordable or expensive?

Garden City South's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Garden City South is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $652,400 and the median rent is $3,146 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Garden City South, NY?

Garden City South has a violent crime rate of 133.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1044.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Garden City South, NY a Good Place to Live?

Garden City South is a small town of 4,113 in New York, with a median household income of $146,650 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Garden City South stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Garden City South is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Garden City South city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Garden City South's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Garden City South costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Garden City South, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$652,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,146	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$146,650	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Garden City South's violent crime rate is 133.0 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

133.0 /100k

Property Crime

1044.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Garden City South, NY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Garden City South sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation and 18.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Garden City South, NY
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	45.3"
Annual Snowfall	18.5"

Demographics

Metric	Garden City South, NY	National Avg
Population	4,113	—
Median Age	42.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.7%	18.9%
Asian	8.4%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	19.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Franklin Square, NY 1 mi Garden City, NY 1 mi West Hempstead, NY 1 mi Stewart Manor, NY 1 mi New Hyde Park, NY 2 mi

Garden City South vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garden City South, NY affordable or expensive?

Garden City South's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Garden City South roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $652,400 and median rent is $3,146/month.

What is the crime rate in Garden City South, NY?

Garden City South's violent crime rate is 133.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1044.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Garden City South?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Garden City South, NY a good place to live?

Garden City South, NY has a population of 4,113, a median household income of $146,650, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Garden City South?

Garden City South averages 41.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches with about 18.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Garden City South?

The population of Garden City South, New York is 4,113 with a median age of 42.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Garden City South?

Key numbers for living in Garden City South: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $652,400, median household income $146,650, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Garden City South side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.