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Great Neck, NY vs Woodside, NY
Great Neck, NY vs Woodside, NY: What the data shows
Great Neck, NY is in Great Neck, NY while Woodside, NY is in Woodside, NY — both in the same state. On home prices, Woodside, NY is the more affordable option at $645,900 median — $64,600 less than Great Neck, NY's $710,500. WYLT rates Great Neck, NY as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Woodside, 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. Woodside, NY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Great Neck, NY has Low flood risk and Woodside, NY has Low flood risk.
Woodside, NY is the more walkable neighborhood. Great Neck, NY scores 60/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Woodside, NY's 90/100 (exceptionally walkable). For families weighing school quality, Great Neck, NY has the higher school rating — Great Neck, NY rates 7.4/10 and Woodside, NY rates 7.3/10.
| Category | Great Neck, NY | Woodside, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Good for now |
| Median Price | $711K | $646K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $2K | $2K ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $112K ✓ Higher income | $72K |
| Price Volatility | Moderate ✓ More stable | High |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 60/100 | 90/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 24/100 | 67/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | N/A | 80/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 29 min | 12 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 | Remote workersStudents and young professionalsCommuters to Midtown |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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