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New Hyde Park, NY

New Hyde Park is a village in the Towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. It is the anchor community of the Greater New Hyde Park area. The population was 9,712 at the 2010 census. Thomas Dongan, the fourth royal governor of New York, was granted an 800-acre parcel of land in 1683 that included New Hyde Park. It was known as "Dongan's Farm." Dongan built a mansion on what is now Lakeville Road. In 1691 Dongan fled to New England and then Ireland, as King James II and his Catholic forces failed to regain power in England and Ireland.

In 1715, Dongan's estate was sold to George Clarke (who was Secretary of the Province of New York). He named it Hyde Park in honor of his wife, Ann Hyde. Clarke sold the property in 1783 and in the early 19th century it was parceled up and sold as farmland. Raising cattle was a chief agricultural enterprise from Dongan's time until the mid-19th century when cattle farming in the expanding American West forced the farmers into other pursuits. When a post office opened in 1871, the name was changed from Hyde Park to New Hyde Park to avoid confusion with the Hyde Park in the Hudson Valley. The village was incorporated in 1927 after the majority of residents voted in favor of doing so.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²), all land. New Hyde Park lies in the towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead in Nassau County. 

Referred to by residents as New Hyde Park, the census-designated place (CDP) of North New Hyde Park also lies in North Hempstead. It also uses the New Hyde Park postal code, 11040. New Hyde Park borders the villages of Floral Park, Stewart Manor, Garden City Park, and Garden City.

New Hyde Park, NY, prioritizes residents' health and wellness through comprehensive healthcare services provided by Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Northwell Health Physician Partners, complemented by mental health support from the Nassau County Department of Mental Health. Fitness centers like LA Fitness and New York Sports Clubs promote physical activity, while personalized nutrition counseling is available at Nutrition Connection Balance. Engaging in wellness programs organized by the Town of North Hempstead Parks and Recreation, and outdoor activities at Michael J. Tully Park, further contribute to residents' overall health and well-being, fostering a holistic approach to wellness within the community.

Top Sites in New Hyde Park, NY: New Hyde Park Memorial Park, American Guitar Museum, Clinton G. Martin Park.

Population: 10,257 (2020). Elevation: 120 ft (37 m). ZIP Code: 11042. Area code: 516. Area: 0.88 square miles (2.28 km²).

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Is New Hyde Park, NY expensive?

The cost of living in New Hyde Park is 135.2% of the national average. New Hyde Park is ranked 15 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The minimum salary you need to live in New Hyde Park is the sum of your daily expenses (groceries, utilities, transportation, entertainment), your monthly housing-related costs (rent, mortgage, insurance, maintenance), any debt expenses (monthly interest payments and principal pay downs), as well as your savings and investment goals.

What is the crime rate in New Hyde Park, NY?

New Hyde Park has an overall crime rate of 11 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 New Hyde Park is 1 in 92. How does New Hyde Park fare compared to other communities in New York of all population sizes? New Hyde Park's crime rate is lower than approximately 35% of New York communities.

Is New Hyde Park, NY wealthy?

The per capita income in New Hyde Park in 2018 was $60,050, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $240,200 for a family of four. New Hyde Park is an extremely ethnically diverse village.

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of New Hyde Park

Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Northwell Health Physician Partners

Nassau County Department of Mental Health

LA Fitness

New York Sports Clubs

Nutrition Connection Balance

Town of North Hempstead Parks and Recreation

Michael J. Tully Park

New Hyde Park Memorial Park

American Guitar Museum

Clinton G. Martin Park

Fly Homes

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