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East Meadow

#3,462 in Best Places to Live in America
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  • Suburb of New York City, NY
  • 63 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    East Meadow is a suburb of New York City with a population of 37,195. East Meadow is in Nassau County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in East Meadow offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In East Meadow there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in East Meadow and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in East Meadow are highly rated.
    About East Meadow...
    Population
    37,195

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $414,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,921
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      12%
    • Own
      88%
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    East Meadow Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in East Meadow

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $94,513
    National
    $55,322
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    East Meadow Reviews

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    East Meadow is a beautiful area on Long Island. It is close to NYC, Jones Beach, Old Westbury Gardens, The Hamptons, Eisenhower Park, Nassau Community College, Adelphi University, and Hofstra University.

    Delicious food can be found here in East Meadow at Presto Pizza, Ciro's Pizzeria and Restaurant, and Ka Wang to name a few. McDonald's, Sonic, and Wendy's are just around the corner.

    From 7 Eleven to Costco (just up Merrick Ave in Westbury), East Meadow has it all!
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    I grew up here, and a lot has changed over the years, they've tried to keep up with the times in regards to what's available, and they have done a pretty good job. There's a lot of places to eat, plenty of job opportunities in the town/nearby neighboring areas. Wish that maybe there was a little bit more of a nightlife (i.e.; bars, or other activities other than places to eat), but you're right by a lot of neighboring towns that do. By all parkways, and several train stations. Wish the main part of the town (East Meadow Ave.) was a little bit more built up, but it's not terrible. The housing market is pretty much what you'd expect throughout south shore Nassau County currently. 15 minute drive to the nearest beach and 45 minutes from NYC, which is great! Overall though the community is very safe, family friendly, has a wonderful school system, and is a great place to consider if looking for a home.
    All in all a convenient place to raise a family. Lots of amenities. Diverse population. New construction everywhere. People building larger homes.
    Best feature is central location, near all highways and shopping. High taxes, excellent public schools. Downside getting very congested .