Key Facts for Buyers and Residents
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| County | Nassau County, New York |
| Town | Town of Hempstead |
| ZIP Code | 11554 |
| Population | Approximately 35,806 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Median Age | 43.8 years |
| Average Individual Income | $52,532 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| School District | East Meadow Union Free School District |
| Borders | Levittown (east), Westbury (west), Uniondale (south), Old Bethpage / Farmingdale (north) |
| Location | Central Nassau County -- approximately 25 to 30 miles east of Midtown Manhattan |
| Major Park | Eisenhower Park -- Nassau County's largest park at 930 acres, within or adjacent to East Meadow |
| LIRR Access | Westbury station (approximately 5 minutes west) and Carle Place station nearby |
| Community Type | Unincorporated hamlet within Town of Hempstead |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Nassau County; Town of Hempstead; East Meadow Union Free School District.
Central Nassau County living with Eisenhower Park at your doorstep
East Meadow is one of the largest and most established hamlets in Nassau County -- a centrally located community in the Town of Hempstead with approximately 35,800 residents, its own school district, and direct adjacency to Eisenhower Park, Nassau County's 930-acre flagship park. Unlike some Long Island hamlets that function primarily as bedroom communities, East Meadow has the population density and commercial infrastructure to support a genuine community identity.
The hamlet sits at the geographic heart of Nassau County, surrounded by Levittown, Westbury, Uniondale, and the Bethpage corridor. Its central position means residents are within 10 to 15 minutes of virtually every major Nassau County amenity -- from Roosevelt Field Mall to Jones Beach, from the Meadowbrook Parkway to the Northern State Parkway. This accessibility, combined with its own school district and stable housing stock, is the core value proposition of East Meadow as a place to buy a home.
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View East Meadow Listings Contact Our TeamEast Meadow's lifestyle is anchored by Eisenhower Park -- one of Nassau County's most significant recreational resources. The 930-acre park sits within or directly adjacent to East Meadow and provides residents with golf courses, athletic fields, an ice skating rink, tennis courts, playgrounds, and open parkland that most Long Island communities can access only by driving. For East Meadow residents, it is a walkable or short-drive amenity that significantly differentiates the quality of daily life.
The community's demographic profile reflects a long-established middle-class Nassau County suburb: a median age of 43.8, an owner-occupied housing stock, and a working population concentrated in professional, service, and trades roles. The community is ethnically diverse by Nassau County standards, with a growing Latino population alongside long-established Italian, Irish, and Jewish communities that have characterized central Nassau County for generations.
Nassau County's largest park at 930 acres -- three golf courses, an ice arena, athletic fields, tennis, playgrounds, and the Nassau County Museum of Art nearby. A defining lifestyle asset for East Meadow residents.
10 to 15 minutes from Roosevelt Field Mall, Jones Beach, Meadowbrook Parkway, Northern State Parkway, and most major Nassau County destinations. One of the most geographically central positions in the county.
The East Meadow Union Free School District serves the community with multiple elementary schools, a middle school, and East Meadow High School -- a primary driver of housing demand within the district boundaries.
Predominantly mid-century single-family homes that have appreciated steadily alongside the broader Nassau County market. A community where long-term ownership is the norm -- most residents have lived in East Meadow for 10+ years.
East Meadow Property Market -- What to Expect
| Property Type | Typical Range | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Family Homes | $500,000 to $800,000+ | Predominantly post-war Cape Cods, ranch homes, and colonial-style houses; the core East Meadow housing stock built in the 1950s and 1960s |
| Updated / Expanded Homes | $750,000 to $950,000+ | Renovated homes with expanded footprints; command premium for school district access and park proximity |
| Condominiums and Co-ops | $200,000 to $450,000 | Limited supply; appeal to first-time buyers and downsizers wanting East Meadow school district access at lower entry points |
| Townhomes | $400,000 to $650,000 | Modest inventory; attract buyers seeking more space than a co-op with less maintenance than a single-family home |
East Meadow offers one of the more accessible entry points into Nassau County homeownership for buyers whose primary criterion is a distinct school district in a central location. Compared to neighboring Levittown, East Meadow prices on comparable properties tend to be similar or slightly lower -- the trade-off being Levittown's arguably stronger name recognition among buyers relocating from outside Long Island. Within Nassau County, buyer awareness of East Meadow's value proposition is high, and spring market bidding situations are common at the $550K to $750K price point.
East Meadow is served by the East Meadow Union Free School District, which covers kindergarten through 12th grade entirely within the district. The district operates multiple elementary schools, Woodland Middle School, and East Meadow High School -- a comprehensive public high school that serves the full East Meadow student population.
School data from East Meadow Union Free School District and New York State Education Department. Verify current ratings and zoning before purchasing.
East Meadow is in Nassau County, New York, in the Town of Hempstead. It is an unincorporated hamlet in central Nassau County on Long Island, approximately 25 to 30 miles east of Midtown Manhattan. Nassau County is west of Suffolk County on Long Island.
East Meadow, NY uses ZIP code 11554. This is the standard mailing address for the East Meadow hamlet in Nassau County's Town of Hempstead.
East Meadow is a hamlet in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. It is an unincorporated community -- not an incorporated village or city -- governed at the town level by the Town of Hempstead, which is the most populous town in New York State.
Yes. East Meadow and Levittown are directly adjacent communities in Nassau County, sharing a border along their eastern and western edges respectively. Both are unincorporated hamlets in the Town of Hempstead. Despite their adjacency, they are served by separate school districts -- East Meadow Union Free School District and the Levittown Union Free School District -- which is a critical distinction for buyers comparing the two communities. Property taxes, school quality rankings, and neighborhood character differ between the two, and buyers should not assume that a home in one district is automatically equivalent to a home in the other.
East Meadow has a population of approximately 35,806 according to U.S. Census Bureau data, making it one of the larger hamlets in Nassau County. The median age is 43.8 years and the average individual income is $52,532. East Meadow's population reflects a long-established, owner-occupied community with significant demographic stability over multiple decades.
Yes. East Meadow is one of central Nassau County's most consistently stable communities, valued for its own school district, direct access to Eisenhower Park, central geographic position within Nassau County, and accessible entry-level pricing compared to higher-cost Nassau communities. The trade-off versus communities like Syosset or Woodbury is a more modest housing stock and lower average household income -- East Meadow is firmly in Nassau County's middle-class residential tier rather than its luxury tier.
East Meadow is best known for Eisenhower Park -- Nassau County's 930-acre flagship park located within or adjacent to the hamlet, offering three golf courses, an ice skating arena, tennis courts, athletic fields, and open parkland. The community is also known for its own school district (East Meadow UFSD), its central Nassau County location, and as one of the original post-WWII suburban communities developed in Nassau County alongside neighboring Levittown.
East Meadow is served by the East Meadow Union Free School District, a self-contained district covering kindergarten through 12th grade. The district operates multiple elementary schools, Woodland Middle School, and East Meadow High School. The East Meadow school district is a primary driver of buyer demand within the hamlet boundaries -- buyers specifically targeting East Meadow frequently cite the district as a key reason for choosing this community over adjacent Levittown or Westbury.
East Meadow is approximately 25 to 30 miles east of Midtown Manhattan. The nearest LIRR stations are Westbury (approximately 5 minutes west by car) and Carle Place, both on the Port Washington or Oyster Bay branches with service to Penn Station. By car via the Meadowbrook Parkway or the Long Island Expressway, the drive to Midtown takes approximately 45 to 70 minutes depending on traffic direction and time of day.
35,806 people live in East Meadow, where the median age is 43.8 and the average individual income is $52,532. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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