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Great Neck, NY vs West Village, NY
Great Neck, NY vs West Village, NY: What the data shows
Great Neck, NY is in Great Neck, NY while West Village, NY is in West Village, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, Great Neck, NY is the more affordable option at $710,500 median — $717,400 less than West Village, NY's $1,427,900. WYLT rates Great Neck, NY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and West Village, 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. West Village, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Great Neck, NY has Low flood risk and West Village, NY has Low flood risk.
West Village, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. Great Neck, NY scores 60/100 (somewhat walkable) versus West Village, NY's 100/100 (exceptionally walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Great Neck, NY rates 7.4/10 and West Village, NY rates 7.4/10.
| Category | Great Neck, NY | West Village, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Good for now |
| Median Price | $711K ✓ Lower price | $1.43M |
| Median Rent | $2K ✓ Lower rent | $3K |
| Median Income | $112K | $147K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate ✓ More stable | High |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 60/100 | 100/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 24/100 | 92/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | N/A | 80/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 29 min | 7 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 | Good |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Best for | FamiliesCommutersHigh Schoolers | young professionalsremote workersstudents |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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