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New Hyde Park.
About
Life in New Hyde Park
New Hyde Park is a community of 10,208 people in New York. The median household income is $142,927, median rent runs about $2,172 per month, and median home values are around $722,900. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
New Hyde Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Foreign-Born
30.9%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
-0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics30.9% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in New Hyde Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In New Hyde Park, the largest foreign-born group is from India (23.4%), and 9.5% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
18.7%
of residents
65 and Older
19.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.4%
of households
Married Couples
64.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.89
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 34% above NY average
Rent, home values, and income in New Hyde Park
In New Hyde Park, rent runs 34% above the NY average, and home values are 71% above the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
86.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1951
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $969,102 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below NY average
Unemployment in New Hyde Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Nassau County, which includes New Hyde Park, is 1 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
New Hyde Park: Nassau County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Nassau County (county-wide) · Annual averages
New Hyde Park is less than 1% of Nassau County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What New Hyde Park 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
Commute37.9 min avg
How New Hyde Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In New Hyde Park, most residents drive alone to work (52%), and 43% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 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 New Hyde Park, 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 New Hyde Park, 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
New Hyde Park is less than 1% 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 New Hyde Park, 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
New Hyde Park is less than 1% 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
New Hyde Park 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
49.1"
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 New Hyde Park
Uninsured
3.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside New Hyde Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.8 mi away · New Hyde Park
New York City Childrens Psych Center
Psychiatric · 2.4 mi away · Bellerose
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
Psychiatric · 2.6 mi away · Queens Village
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.
Education13.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in New Hyde Park
New Hyde Park's student/teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 48.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near New Hyde Park (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 16,289 students · in-state tuition $7,382 · 59% graduate · median earnings $70,502 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,550 students · in-state tuition $7,538 · 57% graduate · median earnings $68,324 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,505 students · in-state tuition $7,340 · 58% graduate · median earnings $69,594 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
13.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,254 students · in-state tuition $5,254 · 38% graduate · median earnings $48,879 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 10,696 students · in-state tuition $7,410 · 59% graduate · median earnings $65,181 (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)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for New Hyde Park
New Hyde Park has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
15 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
16 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
16 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
16 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
16 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
17 mi awayPublic Libraries in New Hyde Park
Hillside Public Library Of New Hyde Park
155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park
Cities Near New Hyde Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
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New Hyde Park FAQ
Is New Hyde Park, New York affordable?⌄
New Hyde Park's median rent is $2,172/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $142,927/year. Median home value is $722,900.
Is New Hyde Park, New York safe?⌄
New Hyde Park 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 New Hyde Park, New York?⌄
Nassau County, which includes New Hyde Park, 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 New Hyde Park, New York?⌄
The cost of living in New Hyde Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,172/month and median household income is $142,927/year. The median home value is $722,900. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in New Hyde Park, New York?⌄
The average commute in New Hyde Park is 38 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