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Malverne, New York

Introduction to Malverne, New York

Malverne, New York, in Nassau county, is 3 miles SW of Hempstead, New York and 16 miles E of New York, New York. There are 8,934 residents in the village.

Malverne History

The Cornwell family first settled in the area in the 1790s. At that time, the community was known as Norwood. In the early 1920s, the residents formed a movement for the incorporation of the community. Norwood was then comprised of North Lynbrook and Malverne Park. On April 13, 1921, the village was incorporated as Malverne. This name was inspired by the English town of Malvern. Establishment of the Long Island Rail Road and the Amsterdam Development Corporation led to growth and development in the community.

Malverne and nearby Attractions

  • African American Museum
  • Tackapausha Museum and Preserve
  • Roslyn Grist Mill
  • Jones Beach State Park
  • Bergen County Zoological Park
  • Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium

Things To Do In Malverne

The African American Museum and the Tackapausha Museum and Preserve are nearby. Jones Beach State Park is located along 6.5 miles of ocean beach, and offers boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking and golfing opportunities. Hempstead Lake State Park, another popular park in the area, features picnic areas, tennis courts and playgrounds. Visitors can also enjoy biking, horseback riding, hiking and fishing here. In addition, the village is close to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, which offers views of the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and downtown Manhattan.

Malverne Transportation

John F. Kennedy International is the nearest major airport.

Malverne Higher Education

Nassau Community College, Adelphi University, SUNY College at Old Westbury and Hofstra University are some of the colleges and universities accessible from Malverne.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMalverne Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyMalverne Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyMalverne Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyMalverne People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Malverne Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Malverne Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Malverne Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Malverne College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Malverne, NY

Comparing Malverne 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
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men98
Senior Citizens76
Racial Diversity78
Male Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Female Share of the Population55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
People Living Alone12
Housing Recently Built14
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime97
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