Hewlett, NY

Hewlett, New York

Introduction to Hewlett, New York

Hewlett, New York, in Nassau county, is 5 miles SW of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 16 miles SE of New York, New York. As of the 2000 census, 7,060 people lived in Hewlett.

Hewlett History

Hewlett was named in honor of George Hewlett, who came to America from Buckinghamshire, England in the late 1600s. Identified as Hewlett for generations, the area was renamed in 1892 as Fenhurst. It was named Hewlett again when Augustus J. Hewlett, a descendant of George Hewlett, donated land to the LIRR, on the condition that the former name be reinstated.

Hewlett and Nearby Attractions

• Grant Park
• African American Museum
• Old Westbury Gardens
• New York Aquarium
• Gateway National Recreation Area

Things To Do In Hewlett

Visitors who are interested in museums and historical facts may enjoy visiting the Long Island Children's Museum and the African American Museum. Visitors may also enjoy recreational activities including boating and fishing at the Cantiague Park, Jones Beach State Park, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, and Eisenhower Park. Other popular attractions nearby include Central Park Zoo, Queens Botanical Garden, Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, and Brooklyn Borough Hall.

Hewlett Transportation

John F. Kennedy International is the closest major airport to Hewlett.

Hewlett Higher Education

Colleges near Hewlett include Nassau Community College, Adelphi University, Cuny Queensborough Community College, and St John's University-New York.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Hewlett, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Hewlett Almanac

Hewlett Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hewlett Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hewlett, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Hewlett High Schools (2004)

GEORGE W. HEWLETT HS
60 EVERIT AVE
516-374-8005
Serves 1,084 students.

Hewlett Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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