The Town FilesNorth New Hyde Park, New York
Community in Nassau County · population 15,657 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $796,700
- Household income
- $172,440
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 44.0
North New Hyde Park is a community of 15,657 people in Nassau County, New York. The median home is worth $796,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more vibrant than 99% of New York towns, more of a college town than 99% of New York towns, better transit than 98% of New York towns.
How North New Hyde Park 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 North New Hyde Park is worth $796,700, above the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $172,440, which is more affordable than 16% of New York towns. Median rent is $2,768 a month. 96.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | North New Hyde Park | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $796,700 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $2,768 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $172,440 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 96.0% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1949 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in North New Hyde Park
| People | North New Hyde Park | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59.5% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 2.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 36.5% | — |
| Work from home | 12.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 38.2 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.6% | 91.1% |
Weather in North New Hyde Park
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 18.5 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
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North New Hyde Park since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 7, 1998 about 6.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 13 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 1, 2011.
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 North New Hyde Park itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Towns near North New Hyde Park
- New Hyde Park, NY0.9 mi · 10,257 people · home $722,900
- Manhasset Hills, NY1.0 mi · 3,649 people · home $1,057,800
- Garden City Park, NY1.3 mi · 7,985 people · home $834,500
- Herricks, NY1.5 mi · 4,398 people · home $825,400
- Lake Success, NY1.7 mi · 2,828 people · home $1,555,000
- Floral Park, NY1.8 mi · 16,172 people · home $789,600
- North Hills, NY2.2 mi · 5,464 people · home $1,228,800
- Searingtown, NY2.2 mi · 5,044 people · home $1,100,700
North New Hyde Park questions
Is North New Hyde Park, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North New Hyde Park scores better for retirees than 19% of New York towns and quieter than 8%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.0).
How much does a house cost in North New Hyde Park?
The median owner-occupied home in North New Hyde Park is valued at $796,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $172,440, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $2,768 a month.
What is the weather like in North New Hyde Park?
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 18.5 inches of snow.
Does North New Hyde Park get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North New Hyde Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 7, 1998. 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)