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Great Neck, NY vs Long Beach, NY

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Are people in Long Beach older or younger than people in Great Neck?
- The Median Age in Long Beach is 12.2 years older than in Great Neck.

Are housing costs cheaper in Long Beach or Great Neck?
- Long Beach housing costs are 45.7% less expensive than Great Neck housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Long Beach or Great Neck?
- The average commute for residents of Long Beach is 6.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Great Neck.

Things to do in Great Neck?
Great Neck, NY is a village located on Long Island's north shore in Nassau County. It is known for its upscale neighborhoods and celebrity residents such as Jerry Seinfeld, Billy Joel, and Mariah Carey. The village has a variety of shops and restaurants along with a number of parks and trails winding through the area.

Things to do in Long Beach?
Long Beach, NY is located along Long Island’s gorgeous coastline boasting miles of white-sand beaches with exciting activities like jet skiing and stand up paddle boarding plus nearby museums and historic sites.

 Great Neck, NYLong Beach, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,820329,725,481
 Median Income$107,695  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,241,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Great Neck    3 Reviews

I basically grew up in Great Neck from ages 7 through 23. My thoughts are as follows. Yes you should be concerned about the quality of the water. My family spent plenty  More

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Over 14 years ago

Great School System and Park  More

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Over 18 years ago

Great community,terrific park system with pools,tennis courts and summer entertainment; 30 minutes to Manhattan by LIRR, universities and colleges within easy driving  More

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Reviews for Long Beach    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Long Beach is one of two cities located on Long Island, New York. It is on a barrier island on the south shore of Long Island.We enjoy this calm fun location while at  More

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I moved here from CA 6 years ago and love it here. It is a barrier island which is a part of Long Island off the Atlantic coast, so it is all beach coastline with a  More

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