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Glen Cove, New York

       
Total population 26,438 Average January/July temperatures 23.9° / 71.2°
Median home price $ 530,000 Annual Precipitation 46.65 in. /yr.
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Glen Cove, New York

This city is located in the “Heart of the Gold Coast.”

Cultural Attractions
The city boasts the Nassau County Holocaust Memorial and Education Center, as well as the Garvies Point Museum, which contains exhibits concerning Long Island American Indian archaeology.
Economy
The city has seen success with clay mining, cornstarch production, and tourism, thanks to its proximity to New York City.
Geography
Glen Cove is on northwestern Long Island, along the Long Island Sound.
Historical
Glen Cove was considered a part of nearby Oyster Bay for 250 years, until 1917, when the city’s large population justified formation of a new town.
Recreation
Glen Cove has 266 acres of nature preserve, as well as three public beaches.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 31.01 ° / 16.88 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 79.37 ° / 63.1 °
Precipitation (?) 46.65 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 29 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 98
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 112
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 530,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $62232.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $56224
Maximum state income tax (?) 6.85 %
State sales tax (?) 8.63 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .130 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 14
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 55
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 34
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 429
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 38
Number of libraries within the county (?) 76
Number of museums within the county (?) 38
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 13
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 26,438
Population density (?) 4,127 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 47.9% growth
Population over 55 (?) 8,415 people
Education (?) 29 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 71
Number of clinics within the county (?) 157
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 238
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