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Lawrence Village, NY

Lawrence is a village in Nassau County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the village population was 6,483.

The Village of Lawrence is in the southwestern corner of the Town of Hempstead, adjoining the border with the New York City borough of Queens to the west and near the Atlantic Ocean to the south. Lawrence is one of the "Five Towns", which consists of the villages of Lawrence and Cedarhurst, the hamlets (unincorporated areas) of Woodmere and Inwood, and "The Hewletts", which is made up of the hamlet of Hewlett together with the villages of Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Harbor, and Hewlett Neck, along with Woodsburgh.

Old Lawrence, or Back Lawrence, is a part of the Village of Lawrence, comprising many large homes, mansions, beachside villas, and former plantations with very large properties, a few dating back to the time of the American Revolution. This area, like Hewlett is unique because its rural affluence is similar to the more well-known Gold Coast of the North Shore instead of being more urbanized like the rest of the South Shore of Nassau County. An interesting pre-Revolutionary home on Long Island, Rock Hall, was home to two prominent families, the Martins and Hewletts, and is now an active museum.

Beginning in 1869, a railroad line was completed which originated in New York City and ran through the part of Long Island now called The Five Towns. Part of the land in that area was acquired by three brothers with the surname "Lawrence," which is who the Village was eventually named after.

In 1897, Lawrence was incorporated as a village. This enabled it to gain local control of zoning. Lawrence, or most notably Old Lawrence, was formerly home to a large upper class of White Anglo-Saxon Protestant families who lived there since the time of the American Revolution. From the 1940s to the 1980s, it became a center of Reform and Conservative Jewish life that included the largest Reform synagogue on Long Island (Temple Israel). Many noteworthy residents grew up in Lawrence during this period.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.7 square miles (12.1 km2), of which 3.8 square miles (10.0 km2) is land and 0.8 square mile (2.2 km2) (17.91%) is water.

Health and wellness are paramount in Lawrence Village, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Nassau County 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 Modo Yoga Studio and Planet Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Lawrence Village, such as the Norwalk River Valley Trail and Ridgefield Rail Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Lawrence Village, NY are Eisenhower Lock, Frederic Remington Art Museum, and Rock Hall Museum. 

ZIP code: 11559. Area code: 516. Population: 6,745 (2022). Area: 4.64 sq mi (12.01 km2). Elevation: 20 ft (6 m).

FAQs

What are the demographics of Lawrence Village, NY?

Lawrence, NY is home to a population of 6.77k people, of which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 14% of Lawrence, NY residents were born outside of the country (947 people). In 2022, there were 61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.52k people) in Lawrence, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 107 Two+ (Hispanic) and 65 Asian (non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Is Lawrence Village, NY a good place to live?

Living in Lawrence offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Lawrence, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Lawrence and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lawrence are above average.

What is the history of Lawrence Village, NY?

Part of the land in that area was acquired by three brothers with the surname "Lawrence," which is who the Village was eventually named after. During the second half of the 19th century, it was a main vacation spot for wealthy families until the 1890s. A series of hurricanes and nor'easters altered the coastline considerably and destroyed a large beachfront hotel. Lawrence could no longer boast direct access to the sands along the Atlantic Ocean.

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of Lawrence

NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan 

Nassau County Parks and Recreation Department 

Modo Yoga Studio 

Planet Fitness

Norwalk River Valley Trail 

Ridgefield Rail Trail

Eisenhower Lock

Frederic Remington Art Museum

Rock Hall Museum

DataUSA

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