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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):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLakeview Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 18%Lakeview Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Lakeview, NY

Comparing Lakeview 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Women65
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population53
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents12
People Living Alone11
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