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Mineola, New York

Introduction to Mineola, New York

Mineola, New York, in Nassau county, is 3 miles N of Hempstead, New York and 17 miles E of New York, New York. The village is located in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Mineola has a population of 19,234.

Mineola History

Mineola was a part of the flat and grassy land of Long Island. The region was called Hempstead Plains and the present day village of Mineola began as Hempstead Branch in the 19th century. The area was originally named after local Indian Chief Miniolagamika. Mineola was officially incorporated in 1906.

Mineola and nearby Attractions

  • Belmont Park Race Track
  • Blue Mountain
  • Eisenhower Park
  • Hempstead Harbor Park
  • Long Island Children's Museum
  • Cradle of Aviation Museum

Things To Do In Mineola

People living in or visiting Mineola have access to large variety of recreational opportunities. The area is blessed with huge stretches of open parkland, which have been equipped with amenities for picnics, games and sports and playgrounds for small children. There are several golf courses and a ski area nearby as well. The local beaches also provide many opportunities for recreational activities.

Mineola Transportation

John F. Kennedy International Airport is nearby.

Mineola Higher Education

Nassau Community College, Adelphi University, Hofstra University and the New York Institute of Technology are in the neighborhood.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMineola Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Mineola Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Mineola Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Mineola Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Mineola Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Mineola, NY

Comparing Mineola 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
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Racial Diversity99
Age of the Population75
Senior Citizens76
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built25
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Affordability of Rents13

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