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Glen Cove, New York

Introduction to Glen Cove, New York

Glen Cove, New York, in Nassau county, is 8 miles SE of New Rochelle, New York and 20 miles NE of New York, New York. The city is included in the Nassau- Suffolk metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 26,622 people lived in Glen Cove.

Glen Cove History

Glen Cove was initially known as Musketa Cove. It was settled on land that was purchased in 1668 from the Matinecock Indians, the original inhabitants of the area. The area developed into a popular summer resort by the 1850s, bringing with it a railroad in 1867. Glen Cove separated from the Town of Oyster Bay and became an independent city in June of 1917.

Glen Cove and nearby Attractions

  • Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
  • Glen Cove Municipal Golf Course
  • Morgan Park
  • Hempstead Harbor Park
  • Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge
  • Nassau County Museum of Art

Things To Do In Glen Cove

In Glen Cove, one has the opportunity to indulge in a diverse range of activities. Its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean allows for ample beach-related recreational activities. The city is also home to a number of parks that offer excellent facilities. There are many golf courses in and around the city as well.

Glen Cove Transportation

La Guardia Airport is nearby.

Glen Cove Higher Education

Long Island University, Hofstra University and New York Institute of Technology are the nearby institutes of higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyGlen Cove Low Property Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 8%Glen Cove Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Glen Cove Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Glen Cove Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Glen Cove Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Glen Cove, NY

Comparing Glen Cove 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 Citizens98
Age of the Population96
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women87
Female Share of the Population76
Male Share of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income77
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built26
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime96

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Historic Glen Cove

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Corsair (Glencove sic) 1897 Aug. 2.

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Corsair (Glencove sic) 1897 Aug. 2.

Fleet of N.Y.Y.C. New York Yacht Club 1897 Aug. 2.

Kanawha (N.Y.Y.C. [New York Yacht Club]) 1897 Aug. 7.

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