The Town FilesLocust Valley, New York
Community in Nassau County · population 3,571 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $846,500
- Household income
- $152,472
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 41.9
Locust Valley is a community of 3,571 people in Nassau County, New York. The median home is worth $846,500, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better transit than 95% of New York towns, more walkable than 94% of New York towns, better for young professionals than 91% of New York towns.
How Locust Valley ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Locust Valley is worth $846,500, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 5.6 times the median household income of $152,472, which is more affordable than 9% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,324 a month. 86.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Locust Valley | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $846,500 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,324 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $152,472 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 86.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1945 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Locust Valley
| People | Locust Valley | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.7% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 32.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.5% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.7% | — |
| Work from home | 21.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 32.8 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.8% | 91.1% |
Weather in Locust Valley
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 27.2°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.4 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Locust Valley since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 12, 2005 about 2.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 12, 2005.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 23, 2015.
Severe weather in Nassau County since 1996
Nassau County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4755: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4615: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3572: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| October 2, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4567: Tropical Storm Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Nassau County
Nassau County had 631,563 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,454 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Locust Valley itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Locust Valley
4 public schools with 1,499 students, about 9.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOCUST VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 613 | 8.6 |
| LOCUST VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-9 | 442 | 8.3 |
| LOCUST VALLEY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 3-5 | 240 | 10.4 |
| ANN MACARTHUR PRIMARY | PK-2 | 204 | 13.6 |
Towns near Locust Valley
- Bayville, NY2.5 mi · 6,748 people · home $710,000
- Glen Head, NY2.7 mi · 4,837 people · home $872,000
- Glen Cove, NY2.9 mi · 28,365 people · home $698,900
- Oyster Bay, NY3.1 mi · 7,049 people · home $695,500
- East Norwich, NY3.7 mi · 2,792 people · home $828,100
- Sea Cliff, NY3.9 mi · 5,062 people · home $986,900
- Glenwood Landing, NY4.2 mi · 3,948 people · home $895,400
- Muttontown, NY4.6 mi · 3,512 people · home $1,914,800
Locust Valley questions
Is Locust Valley, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Locust Valley scores better for retirees than 41% of New York towns and quieter than 9%. 17.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.9).
How much does a house cost in Locust Valley?
The median owner-occupied home in Locust Valley is valued at $846,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $152,472, so homes cost about 5.6 times income. Median rent is $2,324 a month.
What is the weather like in Locust Valley?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 24.4 inches of snow.
Does Locust Valley get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Locust Valley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on August 12, 2005. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)