Roosevelt, NY

Roosevelt, New York

Introduction to Roosevelt, New York

Roosevelt, New York, in Nassau county, is 2 miles SE of Hempstead, New York and 20 miles E of New York, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Nassau- Suffolk metropolitan area. There are an estimated 15,854 people in Roosevelt.

Roosevelt History

Roosevelt is a census-designated hamlet located in the town of Hempstead, which was first settled in 1644. It was originally occupied by Native Americans. The community was named in honor of President Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. It is one of the very few communities that accepted black residents during the period of the building boom.

Roosevelt and nearby Attractions

• Jones Beach State Park
• Hempstead Lake State Park
• Hofstra Museum
• Belmont Park race track
• Tackapausha Museum and Preserve
• Brooklyn Children's Museum

Things To Do In Roosevelt

While staying in Roosevelt, you can visit the Henry Street Park, Roosevelt Park, Jones Beach State Park, Hempstead Lake State Park and Cantiague Park. The Long Island Children's Museum, Tackapausha Museum and Preserve, Queens County Farm Museum and the Fine Arts Museum of Long Island are ideal destinations for those who wish to learn more about the history of the area. You can also spend your leisure hours at the Bronx Zoo and the Adventureland Amusement Park.

Roosevelt Transportation

John F. Kennedy International is the nearest major airport.

Roosevelt Higher Education

Nassau Community College, Hofstra University and Adelphi University are nearby.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Roosevelt, NY

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

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
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

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

Roosevelt Almanac

Roosevelt Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Roosevelt Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Roosevelt Public Libraries

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Roosevelt High Schools (2004)

ROOSEVELT HS
WAGNER AVE
516-867-8667
A Title I school.
Serves 1,134 students.

Roosevelt Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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