Let the numbers do the talking.
Brooklyn, NY vs Great Neck, NY
Brooklyn, NY vs Great Neck, NY: What the data shows
Brooklyn, NY is in Brooklyn, 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 — $327,400 less than Brooklyn, NY's $1,037,900. WYLT rates Brooklyn, NY as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — 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. Brooklyn, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Great Neck, NY has Low violent crime and Low property crime. On environmental risk, Brooklyn, NY has Low flood risk and Great Neck, NY has Low flood risk.
Great Neck, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. Brooklyn, NY scores 48/100 (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 — Brooklyn, NY rates 7.1/10 and Great Neck, NY rates 7.4/10.
| Category | Brooklyn, NY | Great Neck, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Think twice | Good for now |
| Median Price | $1.04M | $711K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $2K ✓ Lower rent | $2K |
| Median Income | $61K | $112K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | High | Moderate ✓ More stable |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 48/100 | 60/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 52/100 ✓ Better transit | 24/100 |
| Bike Score | 3/100 ✓ More bikeable | N/A |
| Commute | 30 min | 29 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ | A ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Low ✓ Lower risk |
| 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 kidsCommuners to Midtown ManhattanThose who value diversity | FamiliesCommutersHigh Schoolers |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
Share this comparison