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Great Neck, NY vs Howard Beach, NY
Great Neck, NY vs Howard Beach, NY: What the data shows
Great Neck, NY is in Great Neck, NY while Howard Beach, NY is in Howard Beach, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, Howard Beach, NY is the more affordable option at $596,300 median — $114,200 less than Great Neck, NY's $710,500. WYLT rates Great Neck, NY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Howard Beach, NY as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.
Great Neck, NY has the stronger safety profile of the two. Great Neck, NY has Low violent crime and Low property crime. Howard Beach, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Great Neck, NY has Low flood risk and Howard Beach, NY has Low flood risk.
Great Neck, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. Great Neck, NY scores 60/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Howard Beach, NY's 37/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Great Neck, NY has the higher school rating — Great Neck, NY rates 7.4/10 and Howard Beach, NY rates 7.3/10.
| Category | Great Neck, NY | Howard Beach, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Think twice |
| Median Price | $711K | $596K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $2K | $2K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $112K ✓ Higher income | $95K |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 60/100 ✓ More walkable | 37/100 |
| Transit Score | 24/100 | 30/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | N/A | 25/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 29 min | 29 min ✓ Shorter commute |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | A ✓ Safer | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Low ✓ Lower risk | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Low ✓ Lower risk | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Good ✓ Cleaner air | Moderate |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.4/10 ✓ Better schools | 7.3/10 |
| Best for | FamiliesCommutersHigh Schoolers | FamiliesCommutersStudents |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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