What are the schools like in Mill Neck, NY?

School district data for Mill Neck is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Mill Neck?

The median household income in Mill Neck, NY is $250,001 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Mill Neck, NY?

Mill Neck has an average high temperature of 37.9°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.5 inches.

Mill Neck, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mill Neck, NY affordable or expensive?

Mill Neck's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mill Neck is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,491,900 and the median rent is $3,333 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mill Neck, NY?

Mill Neck 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 Mill Neck, NY a Good Place to Live?

Mill Neck is a small town of 1,108 in New York, with a median household income of $250,001 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Mill Neck stands out for a well-educated population.

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

All Mill Neck 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

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

Metric	Mill Neck, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,491,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,333	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$250,001	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mill Neck'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	Mill Neck, 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	77.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mill Neck sees average highs of 37.9°F in January and 83.2°F in July, with 47.7 inches of annual precipitation and 18.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mill Neck, NY
Average High — January	37.9°F
Average High — July	83.2°F
Annual Precipitation	47.7"
Annual Snowfall	18.5"

Demographics

Metric	Mill Neck, NY	National Avg
Population	1,108	—
Median Age	51.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.1%	18.9%
Asian	6.3%	6.3%
Under 18	23.4%	22.2%
65 and over	27.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Locust Valley, NY 2 mi Bayville, NY 2 mi Oyster Bay, NY 2 mi Matinecock, NY 2 mi Lattingtown, NY 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Mill Neck

Mill Neck, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

11765

Mill Neck vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mill Neck, NY affordable or expensive?

Mill Neck's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Mill Neck roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,491,900 and median rent is $3,333/month.

What is the crime rate in Mill Neck, NY?

Mill Neck'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 Mill Neck?

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

Is Mill Neck, NY a good place to live?

Mill Neck, NY has a population of 1,108, a median household income of $250,001, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. 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 Mill Neck?

Mill Neck averages 37.9°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.7 inches with about 18.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mill Neck?

Mill Neck, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 11765.

What is the population of Mill Neck?

The population of Mill Neck, New York is 1,108 with a median age of 51.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mill Neck?

Key numbers for living in Mill Neck: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $1,491,900, median household income $250,001, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mill Neck side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.