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Moving to Glen Cove, NY
$999,000Median listing price
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About Glen Cove
Glen Cove is a city on Nassau County's North Shore and one of only two cities in the county (the other is Long Beach). With 28,365 residents at the 2020 census — its highest decennial count ever — it was part of Long Island's early-20th-century estate era, where waterfront estates were built by industrialists such as J.P.
Home prices in Glen Cove
The median listing price in Glen Cove is $999,000.
Top places in Glen Cove
- Garvies Point Museum and Preserve — geology and Native American history museum with waterfront trails.
- Morgan Memorial Park — city waterfront park with beach, promenade, and Manhattan skyline views.
- Welwyn Preserve — 204-acre county nature preserve on a former Gold Coast estate.
- Glen Cove Mansion Hotel and Conference Center — former Pratt estate turned hotel and event venue.
- Crescent Beach and Pryibil Beach — city beaches on Hempstead Harbor.
- Downtown Glen Cove — restaurants, shops, and the downtown business district.
- Glen Cove Public Library — historic public library serving the city.
Commuting from Glen Cove
- LIRR Oyster Bay Branch; Glen Cove station in the city (per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026).
- Typical weekday trip to Penn Station: approximately 60 minutes (approximate; most Oyster Bay Branch trains are diesel and require a change at Jamaica).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~45–60 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Schools in Glen Cove
Public schools: Glen Cove City School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Glen Cove FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Glen Cove, NY?
The median listing price in Glen Cove is $999,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Glen Cove, NY?
LIRR Oyster Bay Branch; Glen Cove station in the city (per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Glen Cove, NY?
Glen Cove is served by Glen Cove City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.