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Mineola.
About
Life in Mineola
Living in Mineola means settling into a prosperous, well-established Long Island community where you're genuinely close to New York City without actually living in the chaos—it's about 21 miles east of Midtown, and most residents lean into the bedroom community lifestyle with an average 32-minute commute into the city for work. The village is small and walkable at just 1.9 square miles, with a median household income of $138,385 and a real estate market to match (median home value around $651,200, rent averaging $2,415 monthly), so this is solidly affluent territory where you'll find stable, educated neighbors—55% hold college degrees and the unemployment rate sits at a healthy 3.2%. What actually makes people stay is the community character: Mineola has a deep-rooted Portuguese heritage dating back to the early 20th century, with Portuguese restaurants and businesses woven throughout the village, alongside a growing Asian community and international diversity that gives the place unexpected texture for a suburban enclave.
Mineola at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Foreign-Born
28.2%
Broadband Internet
96.3%
of households
Population Growth
+2.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics28.2% foreign-born, most often from Portugal
Who lives in Mineola: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mineola, the largest foreign-born group is from Portugal (12.9%), and 10.5% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
19.3%
of residents
65 and Older
16.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.4%
of households
Married Couples
54.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 49% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Mineola
In Mineola, rent runs 49% above the NY average, and home values are 54% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
68.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1954
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $834,304 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Mineola and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Nassau County, which includes Mineola, is 1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Mineola: Nassau County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Nassau County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Mineola is about 2% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Mineola Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area
Commute32.1 min avg
How Mineola residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mineola, most residents drive alone to work (56%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Major hub30.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 58% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Nassau County Police Department, which covers Mineola, runs 58% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
138.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
963.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Nassau County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Nassau County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Nassau County, which includes Mineola, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | High Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | High Wind | $16,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.3M |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $379,000 |
| 2019 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $325,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Coastal Flood | $829,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Nassau County, county-wide
Mineola is about 2% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality29 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Nassau County, which includes Mineola, is typically good — 287 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
29
Good Days
287
per year
Moderate Days
77
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nassau County, county-wide
Mineola is about 2% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mineola has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.3"
Annual Snowfall
18.5"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
83
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
114
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.65" |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 3.00" |
| Mar | 51°F | 35°F | 4.41" |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 3.75" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 3.13" |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 3.80" |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.04" |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 3.92" |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.08" |
| Oct | 67°F | 49°F | 4.02" |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.35" |
| Dec | 47°F | 33°F | 4.18" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mineola
Uninsured
2.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mineola's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · New Hyde Park
North Shore University Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Manhasset
Mercy Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Rockville Centre
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mineola
Mineola's student/teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 57.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mineola (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 12,550 students · in-state tuition $7,538 · 57% graduate · median earnings $68,324 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 10,630 students · in-state tuition $6,545 · 34% graduate · median earnings $53,866 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,512 students · in-state tuition $67,897 · 80% graduate · median earnings $92,809 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 9,552 students · in-state tuition $8,626 · 62% graduate · median earnings $75,278 (10 yrs after entry)
St. John's University-New York
8.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 9,477 students · in-state tuition $55,640 · 71% graduate · median earnings $77,281 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY Queensborough Community College
6.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,940 students · in-state tuition $5,210 · 34% graduate · median earnings $50,546 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mineola
Mineola has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
17 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
18 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
18 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
18 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
19 mi awayGateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
19 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mineola
Mineola Memorial Library
195 Marcellus Road, Mineola
Cities Near Mineola
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Mineola?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Mineola FAQ
Is Mineola, New York affordable?⌄
Mineola's median rent is $2,415/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $137,739/year. Median home value is $651,200.
Is Mineola, New York safe?⌄
Mineola is policed by the Nassau County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 139 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 963 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mineola, New York?⌄
Nassau County, which includes Mineola, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mineola, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Mineola is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,415/month and median household income is $137,739/year. The median home value is $651,200. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mineola, New York?⌄
The average commute in Mineola is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from