Uniondale, NY Homes for Rent

Uniondale, located 31 miles from New York City, is divided by the Hempstead-Bethpage Turnpike into a bustling commercial area to the north and a primarily residential area to the south. The northern section, East Garden City, features condos, townhouses, and apartments in new traditional styles, while the southern part is characterized by single-family homes, including Cape Cods and minimal traditionals with detached garages and private driveways. Uniondale offers a blend of urban conveniences and suburban living, with local parks such as Cedar Street Park and Salisbury Park Drive Ballfields providing outdoor spaces for residents. The neighborhood has a low crime risk compared to the national average. Shopping and dining options are abundant, with several malls like Roosevelt Field and Westbury Plaza nearby, and eateries such as Napolini Express and B.K. Sweeney’s Uptown Grille. Uniondale High School boasts a fine arts department with over 20 classes, and higher education is accessible at Hofstra University and Nassau Community College. The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum hosts concerts and events, while museums like the Cradle of Aviation Museum and the Long Island Children’s Museum offer interactive exhibits. Commuters can reach New York City in about 40 minutes via Carle Place Station, located just over 5 miles from Uniondale, and JFK International Airport is 13 miles away.