Living in Glen Cove, NY

Explore Glen Cove and see how it fits the life you want to build.

28,112 Population Nassau County County City Place Type New York State
Overall Match6.9 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Glen Cove at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population28,112
Median Household Income$92,064
Median Home Value$698,900
Median Gross Rent$2,398
Median Age44.0
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment4.4%
Work From Home10.9%
Homeownership51.0%
Housing Vacancy3.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Glen Cove is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Glen Cove Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Glen Cove and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.3 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.9 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.4 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.2 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.4 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Glen Cove

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$698,900
Median Gross Rent$2,398
Homeownership51.0%
Housing Vacancy3.2%
Housing Value4.6/10
Housing Stability6.8/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Glen Cove, NY

Median Household Income$92,064
Unemployment4.4%
Work From Home10.9%
Employment7.8/10
Remote Work Friendly6.4/10
Income Strength8.8/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Glen Cove and how households are structured

Population28,112
Median Age44.0
Average Household Size2.5

Glen Cove is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Glen Cove

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Glen Cove point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High86.5°F
Average Winter Low27.2°F
Annual Rainfall49.1 in.
Annual Snowfall18.5 in.

Seasonal Life in Glen Cove

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Glen Cove is located in Nassau County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Nassau County.

County Intelligence

Glen Cove & Nassau County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Glen Cove is located in Nassau County, New York.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Glen Cove.

Current NarrowTheList data for Glen Cove shows a population of about 28,112. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Nassau County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Glen Cove.

For someone considering a move to Glen Cove, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Lattingtown, NY 2.7 miles away Sea Cliff, NY 2.7 miles away Sands Point, NY 3.8 miles away Matinecock, NY 3.8 miles away Old Brookville, NY 3.9 miles away Port Washington North, NY 4.1 miles away Baxter Estates, NY 4.4 miles away Mill Neck, NY 4.5 miles away Bayville, NY 4.6 miles away Rye, NY 4.7 miles away Manorhaven, NY 4.7 miles away Upper Brookville, NY 5.0 miles away