Why Live in Garden City
The Incorporated Village of Garden City, located on Long Island, is one of America’s earliest planned villages, situated less than 20 miles from Manhattan. This neighborhood features a mix of home styles, including early 20th-century colonials, Cape Cods, and modern contemporary homes, typically on quarter- to half-acre lots with driveways and garages. The Garden City Public Schools district is highly rated, serving nearly 4,000 students across seven schools, with Garden City High earning top marks and offering unique courses. Commuting is convenient with five Long Island Rail Road stations connecting to major destinations like Grand Central and Penn Station, and State Route 25 providing a direct route to the Queensboro Bridge. John F. Kennedy International Airport is 10 miles west, and NYU Langone Hospital is less than a mile north. The central shopping and dining hub along Franklin Avenue includes grocery stores, diverse eateries, and nearby Roosevelt Field mall with nearly 300 stores. Recreational options abound with Garden City Community Park’s sports facilities and pools, several golf courses, and North Hempstead Beach Park less than 10 miles north. Garden City has a crime rate slightly below the national average, with no significant changes in recent years.
Home Trends in Garden City, NY
On average, homes in Garden City, NY sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Garden City, NY over the last 12 months is $1,290,000, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,290,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,342,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$785,999
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$819,500
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$340,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$688
Number of Homes for Sale
28
Last 12 months Home Sales
109
Median List Price
$1,289,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
17%