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Great Neck, NY vs Staten Island, NY
Great Neck, NY vs Staten Island, NY: What the data shows
Great Neck, NY is in Great Neck, NY while Staten Island, NY is in Staten Island, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, Staten Island, NY is the more affordable option at $653,100 median — $57,400 less than Great Neck, NY's $710,500. WYLT rates Great Neck, NY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Staten Island, NY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.
Great Neck, NY has the stronger safety profile of the two. Great Neck, NY has Low violent crime and Low property crime. Staten Island, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Great Neck, NY has Low flood risk and Staten Island, NY has Low flood risk.
Great Neck, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. Great Neck, NY scores 60/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Staten Island, NY's 39/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Staten Island, NY has the higher school rating — Great Neck, NY rates 7.4/10 and Staten Island, NY rates 7.5/10.
| Category | Great Neck, NY | Staten Island, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Good for now |
| Median Price | $711K | $653K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $2K | $1K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $112K ✓ Higher income | $69K |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 60/100 ✓ More walkable | 39/100 |
| Transit Score | 24/100 | 35/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | N/A | 18/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 29 min ✓ Shorter commute | 33 min |
| 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 | 7.5/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | FamiliesCommutersHigh Schoolers | FamiliesCommutersRetirees |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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