The Town FilesGlen Head, New York
Community in Nassau County · population 4,837 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $872,000
- Household income
- $138,465
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 46.6
Glen Head is a community of 4,837 people in Nassau County, New York. The median home is worth $872,000, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more of a college town than 99% of New York towns, better for families than 95% of New York towns, better transit than 94% of New York towns.
How Glen Head ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Glen Head is worth $872,000, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 6.3 times the median household income of $138,465, which is more affordable than 7% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,440 a month. 89.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Glen Head | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $872,000 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,440 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $138,465 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 89.5% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Glen Head
| People | Glen Head | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.6 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 20.0% | — |
| Work from home | 24.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 34.2 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Glen Head
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 27.2°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.5 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glen Head since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on September 16, 2010 about 8.0 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Nassau County since 1996
Nassau County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Nassau County
Nassau County had 631,563 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,454 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Glen Head itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Glen Head
4 public schools with 2,173 students, about 8.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 742 | 7.8 |
| NORTH SHORE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 659 | 7.8 |
| GLENWOOD LANDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 406 | 10.2 |
| GLEN HEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 366 | 11.4 |
Towns near Glen Head
- Glenwood Landing, NY1.5 mi · 3,948 people · home $895,400
- Sea Cliff, NY1.7 mi · 5,062 people · home $986,900
- Locust Valley, NY2.7 mi · 3,571 people · home $846,500
- Glen Cove, NY3.1 mi · 28,365 people · home $698,900
- East Hills, NY3.4 mi · 7,284 people · home $1,461,500
- Port Washington, NY3.5 mi · 16,753 people · home $1,003,200
- Roslyn, NY3.5 mi · 2,988 people · home $597,600
- Brookville, NY3.6 mi · 2,939 people · home $2,000,001
Glen Head questions
Is Glen Head, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Glen Head scores better for retirees than 45% of New York towns and quieter than 12%. 19.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.6).
How much does a house cost in Glen Head?
The median owner-occupied home in Glen Head is valued at $872,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $138,465, so homes cost about 6.3 times income. Median rent is $2,440 a month.
What is the weather like in Glen Head?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 18.5 inches of snow.
Does Glen Head get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glen Head since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on September 16, 2010. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)