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Ardsley, NY vs Great Neck, NY
Ardsley, NY vs Great Neck, NY: What the data shows
Ardsley, NY is in Ardsley, NY while Great Neck, NY is in Great Neck, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, Great Neck, NY is the more affordable option at $710,500 median — $239,500 less than Ardsley, NY's $950,000. WYLT rates Ardsley, NY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Great Neck, NY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.
Great Neck, NY has the stronger safety profile of the two. Ardsley, NY has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Great Neck, NY has Low violent crime and Low property crime. On environmental risk, Ardsley, NY has Low flood risk and Great Neck, NY has Low flood risk.
Great Neck, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. Ardsley, NY scores 33/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Great Neck, NY's 60/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, Great Neck, NY has the higher school rating — Ardsley, NY rates 7.1/10 and Great Neck, NY rates 7.4/10.
| Category | Ardsley, NY | Great Neck, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Good for now |
| Median Price | $950K | $711K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $4K | $2K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $115K ✓ Higher income | $112K |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 33/100 | 60/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 2/100 | 24/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | 1/100 ✓ More bikeable | N/A |
| Commute | 36 min | 29 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | B | A ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime | Low | Low |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Low ✓ Lower risk |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Good | Good |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.1/10 | 7.4/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | Families with school-aged kidsNYC commuters looking for a quiet suburbRemote workers who value a calm environment | FamiliesCommutersHigh Schoolers |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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