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Uniondale

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  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of New York City, NY
  • 74 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Uniondale is a suburb of New York City with a population of 31,597. Uniondale is in Nassau County. Living in Uniondale offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Uniondale there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Uniondale and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Uniondale are above average.
    About Uniondale...
    Population
    31,597

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $337,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,649
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Uniondale Rankings

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    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
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      20%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      20%
      13%

    Working in Uniondale

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $76,157
    National
    $55,322
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    Uniondale Reviews

    74 reviews
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    I love Uniondale because of the diversity! It’s not as busy as the city but there’s still enough going on to keep busy and occupied. Affordable living, close schools, and my favorite part is that it’s not too far from the mall.
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    I've been a resident of Uniondale for 6 years! I truly enjoy the neighborhood I live in because all my neighbors look out for one another and are very considerate. For example, if someone forgets to put out or put back their garbage bins on trash day, someone else will do it for them.
    Uniondale is not the best place to be in New York, but it is far from the worst. As a New York suburb, housing/rent here is higher than expected but is not far from affordable. The town has more to offer along the main streets that are Uniondale Ave. and Hempstead Turnpike., especially with the Nassau Coliseum and Roosevelt Field Mall nearby. However, Uniondale has long struggled with variable amounts of crime and violence in the less populated streets, and continues to be a problem among the poorer parts of the neighborhood in recent years. The local police aren't much help in that regard either, however the local area is notably diverse, with people of different cultures and races living amongst each other and minding their own business. I wouldn't recommend living here if you are not a NY/Long Island native, to those who are if you find a decent home here I won't recommend as a first choice but if you've been used to living in a more urban area Uniondale would be a better choice.