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Great Neck Plaza, NY

Great Neck Plaza is a village on the Great Neck Peninsula in the Town of North Hempstead, in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 7,482 at the time of the 2020 census.

The Village of Great Neck Plaza was incorporated on May 3, 1930. In 1866, the New York and Flushing Railroad extended their main line into Great Neck through a subsidiary called the North Shore Railroad, thus transforming it from a farming community into a commuter town. The NY&F was consolidated into the Flushing and North Side Railroad in 1869, only to be merged into the Flushing, North Shore, and Central Railroad in 1874 and leased in 1876 by the LIRR. 

Throughout much of the late 19th century, Great Neck was the terminus of what is today the Port Washington Branch of the Long Island Rail Road. The village was incorporated in 1930, even as the station that led to its existence was reconstructed. In addition to the railroad station, Great Neck Plaza contains other historic structures, such as the local post office and the Grace and Thomaston Buildings.

Great Neck Plaza encompasses a busy commercial district, with two parks, as well as a residential section with many multiple dwellings and private homes. Although geographically the Village measures only one-third of a square mile, it boasts a vibrant downtown including the Great Neck LIRR station, over 250 retail stores and service establishments, almost 90 multiple-family apartment buildings, 148 single-family homes, approximately 40 office buildings, two four-star hotels, a nursing home, a senior independent living facility, and one assisted-care living facility. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), all land.

Health and wellness are paramount in Great Neck Plaza, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The NYU Langone at Great Neck Medical is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Great Neck Plaza 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 Planet Fitness and F45 Training. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Great Neck Plaza, such as the Norwalk River Valley Trail and Ridgefield Rail Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top Sites in Great Neck Plaza, NY are Fort Totten Park, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Firefighters Park.
 

ZIP code: 11021. Population: 7,562 (2022). Area codes: 516, 363. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Area: 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2).
 

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Is Great Neck Plaza, NY a good place to live?

Living in Great Neck Plaza offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Great Neck Plaza there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Great Neck Plaza and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Great Neck Plaza are highly rated.

What is the crime rate of Great Neck Plaza, NY?

Great Neck has an overall crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Great Neck is 1 in 123. Great Neck's crime rate is lower than approximately 49% of New York communities. However, compared to other communities of similar population sizes, Great Neck has a crime rate that is noticeably lower than the average. This means that for comparably sized cities all across America, Great Neck is safer than most according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis of FBI crime data.

What is the history of Great Neck Plaza, NY?

The Great Neck peninsula was first settled by Native Americans who supported themselves through hunting, farming, and fishing. They lived along the shorelines and established trading relationships with Dutch and English explorers. When the European visitors colonized the peninsula they brought African slaves to clear and farm the land. In 1799 New York State abolished slavery, stipulating that all slaves had to be free by 1827. One of the first European families to settle in Great Neck Plaza was the Allen family. 

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of Great Neck Plaza

NYU Langone at Great Neck Medical 

Great Neck Plaza Parks and Recreation Department 

Planet Fitness 

F45 Training

Norwalk River Valley Trail 

Ridgefield Rail Trail

Fort Totten Park

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Firefighters Park

Niche

Neighborhood Scout

History

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