North Hills, NY

North Hills, New York

North Hills, New York, in Nassau county, is 6 miles NW of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 16 miles E of New York, New York. The village has a population of 4,301.

The People and Families of North Hills

In North Hills, about 72% of adults are married. North Hills is considered a village for married couples and families.

The village benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Hills had a median family income of $184,223. North Hills is regarded in the state as a village where many of the people are well-off. The village has a large middle class. To its credit, the people in North Hills value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the village is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that North Hills is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

North Hills Housing

About 95% of housing units in North Hills are owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in North Hills tends to be newer construction. People in the village pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In North Hills, 78% of commuters drive to work. Residents of North Hills, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of North Hills, NY

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

Families

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

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

North Hills Almanac

North Hills Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

North Hills Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, North Hills, 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

North Hills Colleges

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