Best Neighborhoods in Garden City village, NY

25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

Population: 22,8712026 Data

Best Neighborhoods in Garden City village, NY — Key Takeaways

The best neighborhood in Garden City village is Ripley CDP with a Kurby Score of 90/100. Garden City village has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Yorkshire CDP with a violent crime rate of 0.3 per 1,000 residents, 92% below the national average of 3.6. The most affordable is Yorkshire CDP with a median home value of $20,200.

Garden City village has a population of 22,871, a median household income of $204,883, an unemployment rate of 3.5%, and a poverty rate of 2.3%. The median home value citywide is $980,600, which is 248% above the national average of $281,900.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Neighborhoods

Yorkshire CDP

83/100

Kurby Score

$20,200

Crime: 0.3

Erin CDP

84/100

Kurby Score

$42,100

Crime: 0.3

Friendship CDP

84/100

Kurby Score

$56,200

Crime: 0.3

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Best neighborhoods in Garden City village ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
#	Neighborhood	Kurby Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Crime Rate	Poverty	Unemployment
	Yorkshire CDP	83	$20,200	—	0.3 per 1K	42.8%	8.3%
	Erin CDP	84	$42,100	—	0.3 per 1K	15.6%	13.8%
	Friendship CDP	84	$56,200	—	0.3 per 1K	22.5%	6.8%
4	Varna CDP	72	$58,600	—	0.3 per 1K	17.3%	4.3%
5	DeKalb Junction CDP	89	$65,800	—	0.3 per 1K	18.4%	2.6%
6	Machias CDP	84	$66,300	—	0.3 per 1K	21.6%	0.0%
7	Altona CDP	75	$68,300	—	0.3 per 1K	49.0%	15.6%
8	Plattsburgh West CDP	74	$71,300	—	0.3 per 1K	19.9%	13.2%
9	Edwards CDP	74	$71,400	—	0.3 per 1K	26.8%	16.3%
10	Bridgewater CDP	84	$73,300	—	0.3 per 1K	28.7%	2.8%
11	Star Lake CDP	87	$77,100	—	0.3 per 1K	22.9%	2.9%
12	Belfast CDP	88	$77,600	—	0.3 per 1K	11.5%	4.3%
13	Ripley CDP	90	$81,400	—	0.3 per 1K	7.0%	2.1%
14	Lyons CDP	76	$85,600	—	0.3 per 1K	25.0%	15.3%
15	Southport CDP	57	$87,400	0/100	0.3 per 1K	15.1%	6.3%
16	Randolph CDP	88	$87,800	—	0.3 per 1K	8.0%	2.3%
17	Campbell CDP	86	$88,000	—	0.3 per 1K	4.6%	18.0%
18	Brasher Falls CDP	74	$89,600	—	0.3 per 1K	13.2%	0.0%
19	Norfolk CDP	86	$90,100	—	0.3 per 1K	9.9%	5.9%
20	Fillmore CDP	90	$92,900	—	0.3 per 1K	2.1%	7.4%
21	Forestville CDP	76	$94,900	—	0.3 per 1K	12.4%	0.0%
22	North Rose CDP	89	$95,700	—	0.3 per 1K	11.4%	7.3%
23	Parishville CDP	76	$96,500	—	0.3 per 1K	18.2%	8.0%
24	Stannards CDP	87	$97,000	—	0.3 per 1K	5.8%	12.3%
25	Prattsburgh CDP	85	$97,000	—	0.3 per 1K	5.0%	4.4%

Rankings by Category

Top 5 neighborhoods in Garden City village for each quality-of-life metric.

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Yorkshire CDP
0.3 per 1K
2
Erin CDP
0.3 per 1K
3
Friendship CDP
0.3 per 1K
4
Varna CDP
0.3 per 1K
5
DeKalb Junction CDP
0.3 per 1K

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Yorkshire CDP
$20,200
2
Erin CDP
$42,100
3
Friendship CDP
$56,200
4
Varna CDP
$58,600
5
DeKalb Junction CDP
$65,800

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Fillmore CDP
$70,677
2
Randolph CDP
$70,438
3
North Rose CDP
$70,104
4
Stannards CDP
$69,276
5
Varna CDP
$64,500

Best Air Quality

Lowest Air Quality Index

1
Southport CDP
AQI 40

How We Rank Neighborhoods in Garden City village

Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

Affordability: 25% weight
Walkability & Transit: 15% weight
Safety: 17% weight
Environment: 17% weight
Education: 13% weight
Economy: 13% weight

Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

Lifestyle & Amenity Scores

Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

Parks4/100

Grocery0/100

Dining0/100

Nightlife0/100

Shopping0/100

Healthcare0/100

Daycare0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the cheapest neighborhoods in Garden City village?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Garden City village by median home value are: Yorkshire CDP, Erin CDP, Friendship CDP, Varna CDP, DeKalb Junction CDP. Rankings are based on Census ACS housing data.

What is the cheapest neighborhood to buy a home in Garden City village?

Yorkshire CDP has the lowest median home value at $20,200. The national median is $281,900.

Where is the cheapest rent in Garden City village?

Belfast CDP has the lowest median rent at $556/month. The national median rent is $1,163/month.

Which neighborhood in Garden City village has the highest income?

Fillmore CDP has the highest median household income at $70,677. The national median is $74,580.

What is the median home value in Garden City village?

The median home value in Garden City village, NY is $980,600. The national median is $281,900.

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