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Inwood, New York

Introduction to Inwood, New York

Inwood, New York, in Nassau county, is 8 miles SW of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 14 miles SE of New York, New York. There are 9,325 residents in the town.

Inwood History

The area was settled by Jamaica Bay fishermen in 1817, and was known as "North West Point". Follwing the American Civil War, it was called "Westville". The Inwood end of Lord Avenue was constructed at the same time as a neighboring community's development. The area's first post office was established on February 25, 1889 and during the same year, the town was renamed "Inwood". The community is home to a number of Italians and Albanians. Inwood is currently one of the Five Towns within the Town of Hempstead.

Inwood and Nearby Attractions

  • Louis Armstrong House
  • Rock Hall Museum
  • Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge
  • George Washington Bridge
  • Gateway National Recreation Area

Things To Do In Inwood

Rock Hall Museum, which is housed in a pre-Revolutionary War home, showcases artifacts found in the area during excavations in the 18th and 19th century. The Louis Armstrong House, and Wyckoff House are places of historic interest within 10 miles of Inwood. The 26,000-acre Gateway National Recreation Area is a popular place to visit as well. Other attractions include the George Washington Bridge, Prospect Park Zoo, Staten Island Botanical Garden, Belmont Park race track, and Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium.

Inwood Transportation

Air transportation is available from the John F Kennedy International Airport.

Inwood Higher Education

Adelphi University, CUNY Queensborough Community College, Nassau Community College, and Hofstra University are some of the colleges near Inwood.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyInwood Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyInwood Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Inwood, NY

Comparing Inwood 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 Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens54
Well-Paid Single Men43
Age of the Population42
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times35
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Housing Recently Built14
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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