Uniondale, NY

Uniondale, New York

Introduction to Uniondale, New York

Uniondale, New York, in Nassau county, is 1 mile E of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 20 miles E of New York, New York. The town is conveniently located inside the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. There are an estimated 23,011 people in Uniondale.

Uniondale History

Uniondale is an unincorporated part of the Town of Hempstead. The region was first settled in by Europeans in the 1640s after the establishment of a treaty between the local Indians and English colonists. Though the early settlers came from the English colony of Connecticut, it was New Amsterdam that issued them a patent after the purchase of the land. Uniondale, which was earlier known as Turtle Hook, started developing after the opening of Mitchel Field, which is now home to the Nassau Community College and Hofstra University.

Uniondale and nearby Attractions

• Hofstra Museum
• Cradle of Aviation Museum
• Eisenhower Park
• Hempstead Lake State Park
• Cherry Valley Golf Course
• Belmont Park Race Rack

Things To Do In Uniondale

The Belmont Race Track, which is one of the most popular attractions in the neighborhood, is a thoroughbred horse-racing facility. The main track is around 1.5 miles long, and is the largest dirt track used in thoroughbred racing. The Hofstra Museum has an excellent collection of art exhibits and a sculpture garden. The Eisenhower Park is spread over an area of about 930 acres, and offers facilities like tennis courts, playgrounds, athletic fields, golf courses, an indoor swimming and diving center and a theater.

Uniondale Transportation

John F. Kennedy International is the nearest major airport.

Uniondale Higher Education

Hofstra University, New York Institute of Technology, SUNY College and Nassau Community College are nearby.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 2%

Comparative Profile of Uniondale, NY

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

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
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Uniondale Almanac

Uniondale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Uniondale Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Uniondale, 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

Uniondale Public Libraries

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Uniondale High Schools (2004)

UNIONDALE HS
933 GOODRICH ST
516-560-8831
Serves 1,881 students.

Uniondale Colleges

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