Lakeview, NY

Lakeview, New York

Introduction to Lakeview, New York

Lakeview, New York, in Nassau County, is 2 miles SW of Hempstead, New York and 17 miles E of New York, New York. As of the year 2000 census, 5,607 people lived in Lakeview.

Lakeview History

The Dutch were the first European inhabitants in this region. In the mid 17th century, groups of New Englanders arrived in this area. According to some sources, Lakeview was initially known as Woodfield.

Lakeview and nearby Attractions

• African American Museum
• Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
• George Washington Bridge
• Belmont Lake State Park
• Castle Clinton National Monument
• Old Westbury Gardens

Things To Do In Lakeview

The African American Museum, the Nassau County Museum of Art and the Queens County Farm Museum are some of the local museums. The Tackapausha Museum and Preserve houses exhibits depicting the habitats and wildlife of Long Island. Old Westbury Gardens, the former estate of John S. Phipps, is a historic site located near Lakeview. Brooklyn Heights Promenade offers views of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty and downtown Manhattan, and is also accessible from Lakeview. The Maple Hill Golf Club is the local golf course.

Lakeview Transportation

John F. Kennedy International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Lakeview Higher Education

Nassau Community College, Adelphi University and Hofstra University are some of the local colleges and universities.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Lakeview, NY

Comparing Lakeview 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
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Lakeview Almanac

Lakeview Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Lakeview Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lakeview, 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

Lakeview Colleges

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