Manhasset, NY

Manhasset, New York

Manhasset, New York, in Nassau county, is 7 miles NW of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 15 miles E of New York, New York. The town is included in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 8,362 people lived in Manhasset.

The People and Families of Manhasset

In Manhasset, about 56% of adults are married. Manhasset is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here.

Approximately 23% of Manhasset is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of Manhasset.

In Manhasset, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the town, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Manhasset had a median family income of $104,601. Many people in Manhasset make a good living. Significantly, more adults in the town have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in New York. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Manhasset.)

Manhasset Housing

An estimated 76% of living spaces in Manhasset are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The town housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Manhasset as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Manhasset, 62% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in the town.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Manhasset, NY

Comparing Manhasset 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
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
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

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

Manhasset Almanac

Manhasset Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Manhasset Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Manhasset, 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

Manhasset Hospitals

NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
300 COMMUNITY DRIVE
(516) 562-0100
Emergency Service: Yes

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Manhasset High Schools (2004)

MANHASSET SHS
200 MEMORIAL PL
516-627-8000
Serves 770 students.

Manhasset Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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