Russell Gardens, New York
Village · Population 938 · #430 in New York
About Russell Gardens
Russell Gardens, NY is a tiny community located in southeastern New York, home to 938 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Russell Gardens is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.17 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,518 residents per square mile.
📰 Russell Gardens News Today
- Russell Gardens Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Russell Gardens trustee candidates outline priorities ahead of village election LI Press · Jun 16
- Russell Gardens adds a traffic circle, but not everyone is going with the flow Newsday · Jul 8
- Top 20 places to live in Nassau — see the towns setting the 2026 standard Greater Long Island · Mar 20
- Great Neck Man, 60, Exposes Himself To Boy: PD Patch · Dec 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Russell Gardens Unique
- The only place in America named Russell Gardens — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.17 sq mi.
- Positioned in southeastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 1 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Russell Gardens
- Masago — japanese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)938
Rank in state#430 of 595
Land area0.17 sq mi
Density5,518/sq mi
Coordinates40.7809, -73.7254