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Elmont, New York

Introduction to Elmont, New York

Elmont, New York, in Nassau county, is 5 miles W of Hempstead, New York and 14 miles E ofNew York, New York. The town is located in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Elmont has a population of 32,657.

Elmont History

Thomas and Christopher Foster purchased a considerably large tract of land from the Dutch in 1650. They had planned to raise cattle and sheep on the plot, and named it “Foster’s Meadow." The area was known by this name for the next 200 years. Foster’s Meadow became a part of Queens County in 1683, after the English took control of the area. The area underwent significant political reshuffling in 1882, and was subdivided into several districts.

Elmont and nearby Attractions

  • Valley Stream State Park
  • Hempstead Lake State Park
  • Queens County Farm Museum
  • Cradle of Aviation Museum
  • Nassau County Park Golf Course
  • Belmont Park Race Track

Things To Do In Elmont

Elmont provides a wonderful mix of recreational activities. The nearby beaches are the most popular spots where people enjoy a variety of beach-based activities. There are a number of lakes and parks in and around the town as well. One also has access to several golf courses in Elmont. The Belmont Race Track is also nearby and attracts a large number of visitors.

Elmont Transportation

The John F. Kennedy International Airport is a few miles away.

Elmont Higher Education

Nassau Community College, Adelphi University, CUNY Queensborough Community College and St. John's University are the nearby centers of higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyElmont Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyElmont Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Elmont, NY

Comparing Elmont 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
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women77
Age of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Men66
Senior Citizens63
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work37
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Rents34
People Living Alone23
Housing Recently Built25
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Affordability of Property Taxes13
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