Population 10,696 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Greenlawn
Household size in Greenlawn
| Period | Greenlawn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.99 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.07 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.09 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.34 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Greenlawn is a place of big households: 3.09 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 2.75 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Greenlawn
| Period | Greenlawn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Greenlawn skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 43.5, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Greenlawn
| Period | Greenlawn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.0% of households in Greenlawn, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Greenlawn has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five New York cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Greenlawn
Renters in Greenlawn
| Period | Greenlawn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Greenlawn is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (33.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.1 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Greenlawn
| Period | Greenlawn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 0.9% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 0.9% of homes in Greenlawn are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. No other New York city with 5,000+ people has a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Greenlawn
| Period | Greenlawn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Greenlawn is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. That is in line with the rest of the New York area.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Greenlawn
| Period | Greenlawn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,205 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,244 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,021 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,691 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$486 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Greenlawn runs $1,691 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the New York area overall ($2,060). Rent has climbed $486 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 42.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Greenlawn
Bachelor's degrees in Greenlawn
| Period | Greenlawn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.2% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.1% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.1% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Greenlawn is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (53.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.8 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Greenlawn
| Period | Greenlawn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.1% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Greenlawn is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Greenlawn
| Period | Greenlawn | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Greenlawn has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Greenlawn compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenlawn | 3.09 | 44.2 | 5.0% | 17.9% | 0.9% | 1965 | $1,691 | 53.1% | 94.1% | 2.7% |
| Centerport | 2.70 | 48.4 | 2.2% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 1956 | $3,490 | 70.5% | 98.3% | 6.6% |
| Huntington | 2.80 | 45.2 | 7.1% | 11.6% | 4.3% | 1960 | $2,681 | 62.6% | 96.2% | 3.8% |
| East Northport | 2.80 | 46.0 | 5.1% | 9.4% | 4.4% | 1961 | $2,443 | 53.2% | 95.9% | 3.6% |
| Huntington Station | 3.23 | 44.8 | 11.1% | 22.2% | 6.9% | 1962 | $2,160 | 38.0% | 85.3% | 4.2% |
| Northport | 2.61 | 49.1 | 7.6% | 11.6% | 7.3% | 1958 | $2,106 | 66.9% | 99.2% | 0.8% |
| South Huntington | 2.84 | 45.3 | 5.6% | 10.8% | 4.0% | 1959 | $2,354 | 49.5% | 95.8% | 7.3% |
| Huntington Bay | 2.45 | 59.0 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1963 | $2,313 | 82.7% | 98.6% | 6.7% |
| Fort Salonga | 2.91 | 46.1 | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.0% | 1964 | $2,367 | 62.1% | 98.2% | 5.4% |
| Commack | 3.04 | 42.9 | 5.3% | 7.8% | 3.6% | 1966 | $2,640 | 59.7% | 96.7% | 4.0% |
| Cold Spring Harbor | 2.98 | 39.5 | 3.5% | 6.4% | 5.4% | 1958 | $2,361 | 74.5% | 97.7% | 1.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Greenlawn. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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