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East Hills, NY

East Hills is a village in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Roslyn area, which is anchored by the Incorporated Village of Roslyn. The population was 7,284 at the time of the 2020 census.

The Incorporated Village of East Hills is located primarily within the Town of North Hempstead, spare for a small section of its northeastern corner located within the Town of Oyster Bay.

In 1643, John Carman and Robert Fordham sailed across the Long Island Sound from Stamford, Connecticut, and purchased the land that is now occupied by the Towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead from the Native Americans. This land included what is now East Hills.

The Village of East Hills was incorporated on June 24, 1931, and its first election was held a couple of weeks later on July 8 in barns at the Mackay estate. Reasons for incorporating included the desire by many locals to be excluded from paying taxes for sanitary sewer systems, highways, etc., the desire to not be part of the Roslyn Sewer District and to keep businesses out, and to maintain local control through municipal home rule powers. Many of the proposals opposed by the locals were proposed when Roslyn first wanted to incorporate, as early plans called for that village's proposed boundaries to include what would become East Hills. As such, the residents decided to incorporate East Hills as a separate village.

For a long time, much of what now is East Hills was home to a few wealthy families. In 1898, Clarence and Katherine Mackay settled in present-day East Hills and would eventually commission Stanford White to design their mansion, Harbor Hill. In 1924, the Prince of Wales, who later abdicated the throne of England to marry Mrs. Simpson, was entertained at the Mackay estate. Aviation pioneer Charles A. Lindbergh even rested at the Mackay estate in 1927 after returning to the United States following his historic solo flight to Paris, France.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.28 square miles (5.9 km2), all land. The village gained territory from the adjacent Incorporated Village of Brookville between the 1960 census and the 1970 census; this small area is the portion of the village within the Town of Oyster Bay. The portions of the village on Harbor Hill, the former site of Clarence Mackay's eponymous estate, are among the highest areas in Nassau County and on Long Island, as a whole. Additionally, the Harbor Hill Moraine is named for this hill, due to it being one of the terminal moraine's most prominent and well-known topographic and geographical features.

Health and wellness are paramount in East Hills, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the East Hills Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Plus Fitness East Hills and Svetness Personal Training. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around East Hills, such as the East Crystal Hills Trail and East Hills Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in East Hills, NY are the Nassau County Museum of Art, Old Westbury Gardens, and Cedarmere.

Population: 7,225 (2022). Elevation: 131 feet (40 meters). ZIP Code: 11576. Area Code: 516. Area: 2.28 sq mi (5.90 km sq).

FAQs

Is East Hills, NY a good place to live?

Living in East Hills offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of East Hills tend to lean conservative. The public schools in East Hills are highly rated.

What are the demographics in East Hills, NY?

East Hills, NY is home to a population of 7.24k people, of which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 10.5% of East Hills, NY residents were born outside of the country (761 people). In 2022, there were 7.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.03k people) in East Hills, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 828 Asian (non-Hispanic) and 143 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the crime rate in East Hills, NY? 

According to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime statistics, East Hills is safer than 72% of the cities and towns in the US of all population sizes. In New York, only on the order of 27% of the communities have a lower crime rate than East Hills. If you live in East Hills, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 190. The US average across communities from the largest to the smallest is 1 in 43.

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of East Hills

Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care 

East Hills Parks and Recreation Department 

Plus Fitness East Hills 

Svetness Personal Training

East Crystal Hills Trail 

East Hills Park

Nassau County Museum of Art

Old Westbury Gardens

Cedarmere

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DataUSA

Neighborhoodscout

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