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Great Neck, NY vs White Plains, NY
Great Neck, NY vs White Plains, NY: What the data shows
Great Neck, NY is in Great Neck, NY while White Plains, NY is in White Plains, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, White Plains, NY is the more affordable option at $367,300 median — $343,200 less than Great Neck, NY's $710,500. WYLT rates Great Neck, NY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and White Plains, 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. White Plains, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Great Neck, NY has Low flood risk and White Plains, NY has Low flood risk.
Great Neck, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. Great Neck, NY scores 60/100 (somewhat walkable) versus White Plains, NY's 58/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Great Neck, NY rates 7.4/10 and White Plains, NY rates 7.4/10.
| Category | Great Neck, NY | White Plains, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Good for now |
| Median Price | $711K | $367K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $2K | $2K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $112K ✓ Higher income | $85K |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 60/100 ✓ More walkable | 58/100 |
| Transit Score | 24/100 | 32/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | N/A | 40/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 29 min ✓ Shorter commute | 46 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 | Good |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Best for | FamiliesCommutersHigh Schoolers | Commuters to NYCFamilies with school-aged kidsProfessionals seeking suburban lifestyle |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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