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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):

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Racial Diversity
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Top 1%trophyUniondale Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
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Comparative Profile of Uniondale, NY

Comparing Uniondale 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
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men65
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens43
Male Share of the Population44
Age of the Population42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built25
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Affordability of Rents23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

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