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East Meadow, New York

Introduction to East Meadow, New York

East Meadow, New York, in Nassau county, is 2 miles W of Levittown, New York and 22 miles E of New York, New York. The town is part of the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan statistical area. About 37,461 people live in East Meadow.

East Meadow History

Surveyors from Hempstead surveyed the area presently occupied by East Meadow in 1655 and found it suitable for grazing. This resulted in the development of the region as a popular cattle grazing area during the 1700s. The sheep in this area provided over 50% of the wool for the United States. During the Revolutionary War, this area was captured by British forces and remained under its control until the end of the war.

East Meadow and nearby Attractions

  • Hofstra Museum
  • Cradle of Aviation Museum
  • Eisenhower Park
  • Bethpage State Park
  • Cherry Valley Golf Course
  • Roosevelt South Preserve

Things To Do In East Meadow

The Eisenhower Park is home to Safety Town which is a miniature town with paved streets, traffic intersections and some other features of a regular town. It is essentially used to teach children about traffic safety. Eisenhower Park also has a playground and picnic facilities. The town has several museums that deal with a variety of interesting subjects as well.

East Meadow Transportation

John F. Kennedy International Airport is nearby.

East Meadow Higher Education

Hofstra University, the New York Institute of Technology, SUNY College at Old Westbury and Nassau Community College provide facilities for higher studies.

High Points

East Meadow strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%East Meadow Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%East Meadow Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%East Meadow People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%East Meadow Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%East Meadow Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of East Meadow, NY

Comparing East Meadow to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population96
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women76
Racial Diversity69
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work37
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built26
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13
Affordability of Property Taxes12
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