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Walkable and friendly in Manhasset
On any given day in Manhasset, residents are out and about — folks walking their dogs along sidewalk-lined residential streets, kids playing in front lawns and friends walking into its popular downtown to shop at little boutiques or grab dinner at a local restaurant. "Your neighbors are always outdoors and you’re always seeing your neighbors. It's a super tight-knit community," says Ann Hance, a licensed associate real estate broker with Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty and longtime Manhasset resident. "When people come to Manhasset, they've done their research. They want a small community, a small school system, and to be close to their neighbors." Many also want to be within walking distance of Manhasset’s downtown, where people from surrounding communities flock for shopping, dining and entertainment. Walkability is the name of the game here and the sidewalks that run through this suburban community help tie it together in physical and emotional senses. "If you want to get out of the city, Manhasset is the easiest transition that one can make,” Hance says. “The homes are close together, people are generally friendly and there's a newcomer’s club.”
Manhasset was settled in 1680.
Many food and shopping options can be found on Plandome Road in Manhasset, NY.
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Shutting down Manhasset’s main street for festivities
Every summer, the community shuts down Plandome Road for Manhasset Al Fresco, a recurring Sunday event where local restaurants put up tents and locals eat outside while enjoying live music. Plandome Road is also shut down for Halloween so kids can get all dressed up and go trick-or-treating at participating businesses, and a holiday festival features shopping, dining, a scavenger hunt and window display contests. On Earth Day, residents join forces to clean up the town and keep it beautiful.
Local boutiques and eateries, world-class retailers
"Plandome Road is essentially our main street. It has coffee shops, pizzerias, gourmet shops, banks and real estate offices," Hance says. "It’s where you go for life's basics. You don't have to leave Manhasset to get what you need." It’s also the go-to spot for a nice evening out at one of its many local restaurants. "Manhasset offers three amazing pizzerias, a small diner and across Northern Boulevard, steakhouses, ethnic restaurants and fusion places,” says Connie Liappas, a licensed associate real estate broker with Compass. “You name it. It's all there.” The family-owned Louie’s has been Manhasset’s go-to diner for 60 years. The kind of place where regulars enjoy a meal on a specific day like clockwork for decades, it’s particularly known for its breakfast food and friendly atmosphere, and recently had a complete renovation updating its dining room and expanding the size of its kitchen. Other popular local spots include Publicans, a favorite spot for burgers and beer since 1977, and the newer Kiko Ramen. Manhasset Cinemas offers the latest movies right in town.
Part of a shopping district called the Miracle Mile, Manhasset’s downtown offers local boutiques, but the neighborhood is also home to the Americana Manhasset shopping mall. According to Barry Paley, an investor, owner and associate broker at Keller Williams who has been selling here for 20 years, it’s the Long Island equivalent of Rodeo Drive in Beverley Hills. The famous mall houses huge brand-name stores like Gucci, Rag & Bone and Chanel. The result is a neighborhood with what Liappas calls “world-class shopping.” King Kullen and Whole Foods offer groceries.
Louie's in Manhasset provides a classic diner experience in an intimate and inviting space.
The Pita Station in Manhasset has an expansive menu in an intimate space.
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Older Tudors and colonials from $1.2 million
Manicured front lawns are often interrupted by the sidewalks that connect the community, but not always. Beyond these yards, most of Manhasset’s colonials and Tudors date back to the 1920s or 1930s. New traditional and ranch-style homes are also common, usually built from the 1990s to the present. According to Paley, home prices rarely drop below $1 million. Those that are occasionally listed in the high $900,000 range are typically handyman specials, and even then, they’re priced to sell — they usually still go for over $1 million. Home prices most often start closer to $1.2 million and can climb as high as $4.7 million for a large new or updated home with luxury touches. "For the prices of our homes, we have relatively low taxes," Hance said. "Because we have a small town, a small school district and a large commercial base, we have a lot of commercial to offset our tax base. We are more desirable than surrounding areas because of our tax base." The CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
Beautiful tudor style homes are abundant in Manhasset.
Most of Manhasset's colonial style homes date back to the 1920s and 30s.
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Music and sports at Manhasset Secondary School
"The schools are good here, and it's a smaller school district, which some people prefer," Liappas said. Niche gives the Manhasset Union Free School District an A-plus. Children can attend Munsey Park Elementary School, Manhasset Middle School and Manhasset Secondary School, all of which also receive A-pluses. The middle school and secondary school have different pages on Niche, but they’re located in the same building and have the same principal. The secondary school, Liappas says, "offers an amazing sports program as well as a music program.” Private options include Saint Mary’s Elementary School, which is too small for a Niche rating but has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4-to-1, and Saint Mary's College Preparatory High School, which has an A.
Munsey Park Elementary School is home to 872 students.
Manhasset Secondary School is one of few great schools nearby for Manhasset residents.
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Athletic courts and swimming pool at Whitney Pond Park
According to Paley, the neighborhood is also home to “phenomenal” parks. Manhasset Valley Park’s athletic fields host many lacrosse, soccer and baseball games, while Whitney Pond Park offers tennis and basketball courts as well as walking paths and a public swimming pool during the summer. Although it’s much smaller, Plandome Park is a popular spot for daily walks or runs. Manhasset is also surrounded by clubs, including North Hills Country Club, the Strathmore-Vanderbilt Country Club and the Fresh Meadow Country Club. Besides golfing, swimming and tennis are very popular at these clubs, especially among children.
Practice soccer at Manhasset Valley Park.
Young people enjoy the basketball court in Whitney Pond Park
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Easy LIRR commute to Manhattan
"I think the draw is the geographic location," Liappas says. "You still have a suburbia type of feel to it, although it’s a lot more congested than it used to be. The number one reason people move to Manhasset is the proximity to the city." Manhasset is only 15 miles from Midtown Manhattan. On a clear night, the Empire State Building is visible from the Americana Manhasset shopping center. Commuting into the city for work, a Broadway show or just because is convenient from Manhasset Station; from there, the train reaches Penn Station in just under 45 minutes. According to Paley, it’s one of the best Long Island Rail Road commutes other than Great Neck. State Route 25A also runs through Manhasset, and it takes just a few minutes to hop onto the Long Island Expressway, also known as Interstate 495, or the Northern State Parkway.
For commuting in and out of town, the Long Island Railroad has a stop in Manhasset.
Manhasset is a beautiful, busy town tucked into the north shore of Long Island.
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Parks in this Area
Copley Park
Thomaston Park
Whitney Pond Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Plandome Park
Mary Jane Davies Green
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Manhasset Valley Park
Baseball/Softball
Lake
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Laguardia
24 min drive
Train
Manhasset Station
Bus
Community Dr Opp Pond Hill Rd
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Community Dr & Northern Blvd
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North Shore Univ Hosp
Bus
North.Bvd & Manhasset Med Ctr #1554
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Community Dr & Pond Hill Rd
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Northern Blvd Opp Strathmore La
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Northern Blvd & Maple St (Oppmacys)
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.514 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
9/16/2018Niche Review
Great place to live if you like quiet neighborhood. Need more weekend activities for middle and high schoolers. Good food choices and Buttercooky is a great bakery/cafe!
5.0Current Resident
1/30/2019Niche Review
It's a great place to raise your kids. The public schools are amazing, allowing kids to join any type of extracurricular you could think of. And most kids ends up going to amazing colleges. The train stations make it easy to go to NYC in just 45 minutes, great for work and to go out. I grew up in Manhasset and loved it.
5.0Niche User
4/13/2018Niche Review
I would like to see more diversity. Manhasset is an overall white community. The community is mostly high middle class. Many residents commute to work by the LIRR.
5.0Niche User
6/9/2016Niche Review
There are no vacant homes in this area. Quality of the homes are in very good condition. Cost of homes are high due to the great community and school district. Utilities are aversge.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Manhasset
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Manhasset, Long Island sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Manhasset, Long Island over the last 12 months is $1,675,140, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Classic brick colonial nestled in the heart of desirable, tree-lined North Strathmore. This inviting home boasts an elegant living room with wood-burning fireplace that opens onto a formal dining room, perfect for entertaining. The adjoining sunroom looks out onto the well-manicured side and front gardens. The eat-in-kitchen features stainless steel appliances. A mudroom, bedroom/office and full
This is the home you’ve been waiting for. Bright, youthful, and beautifully updated, this South Strathmore Colonial offers a fresh, open layout with exposed beams, skylights, and large windows that fill the kitchen, dining, and family room with natural light. A formal living room with fireplace and a first-floor sunroom—perfect for a home office or quiet retreat—adds flexibility and charm.
Life in the Bayview Section of Manhasset offers more than just a beautiful place to call home—it’s about enjoying the kind of everyday ease and connection that makes living here so special. With the Manhasset LIRR station just minutes away, getting to Queens, Manhattan, or catching a game at Citi Field couldn’t be more convenient. Location is key, placing you blocks from the Manhasset Secondary
Manhasset Strathmore Village Tudor gem. This sophisticated residence offers four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Enjoy the elegance of the formal living and dining rooms, a generous kitchen that opens into a great room with a welcoming fireplace, and two versatile bonus rooms to suit your lifestyle. Step outside to a large backyard deck, perfect for entertaining or peaceful relaxation. Positioned
Beautifully and Sunny 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Colonial Upper Floor Unit for Rent! Located On A Quiet Residential area. Excellent Manhasset School District! Walking distance to LIRR, Town & School. Off Street Parking., Additional information: Appearance:Excellent,Lease Term:12 Months,24 Months
Completely Renovated Home In Convenient Terrace Manor. Open Floor Plan With Abundant Sunshine. New Modern Kitchen & 3 Full New Bathrooms. Two First Floor Bedrooms. Finished Lower Level and Second Floor Bonus Space. All New Gas Heat/Central Air Conditioning, New Windows. In A Quiet Neighborhood Yet Close To Schools, Trains, Shopping. Munsey Park Elementary School.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,906
Median Age
44
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$173,511
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$188,026
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.4%
College Graduates
64.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
19/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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