Manhasset

Set along Long Island’s lush and green Gold Coast, Manhasset is one of the better-known towns in the area.

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Welcome to Manhasset


A charming hamlet with great schools and historic character
 
Set along Long Island’s lush and green Gold Coast, Manhasset is one of the better-known towns in the area. Known mostly for its top-rated school district and stellar athletics program, families love to set down roots here and appreciate the easy commute into Manhattan or out east during the summers.
 
In this highly sought-after area, you’ll find down-home charm here, and the town runs on its close-knit community. Kids grow up together and stay life-long friends, often returning to the area with their children. It’s a truly fabulous place to raise a family!
 

What to Love

 
 • Small-town feel with well-appointed shops and dining options
 • Fantastic schools and athletics
 • Manicured neighborhoods
 

Local Lifestyle

 
Residents in Manhasset are driven and affluent but innately kind and hospitable at the same time. They stay active by running, biking, walking, or taking a workout class in town. Kids are often involved in athletics from a young age, and most attend public schools.
 
Many people enjoy boating, fishing, and beachside activities throughout the year due to Manhasset having a marina right in town. You can find some pretty impressive vessels sitting in the harbor!
 

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

 
Restaurants, pizzerias, bakeries, coffee shops, taverns, delis, and more satisfy cravings along Plandome Road in downtown Manhasset. Louie’s Manhasset Restaurant, a diner with wooden booths and counter seats, has been serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner since 1963 and is the town’s infamous institution. Be sure to check out the halibut parmigiana!
 
Villa Milano is a longstanding family-style Italian restaurant in town, while Cipollini is upscale Italian with a buzzy atmosphere, perfect for a date night or dinner with friends. Schout Bay Tavern serves modern pub food and is a gathering spot for locals along with Publicans and Greens Irish Pub.
 
For shopping, Manhasset is known on Long Island as being the home to Americana, the upscale designer row known as “Miracle Mile.” There you can find nearly sixty luxury brands such as Versace, Gucci, Tesla, Hermes, and Prada.
 

Things to Do

 
As with most places on Gold Coast Long Island, residents love taking advantage of the beach and harbor during the summer months. In town is the Manhasset Bay Marina for those with a boat and the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club is a popular place to join for the private beach and waterfront dining.
 
North Hills Country Club is a notable golf club in the area with beautifully-maintained courses and a long history, and Deepdale Golf Club is another well-appointed country club in the area.
 
Copley Pond Park is a serene spot to take a walk or go ice skating, whereas Mary Jane Davies Green on Plandome Road has a gazebo used for summer concerts and a playground for kids. Christopher Morley Park is a large recreational center with a public pool and park grounds that is jam-packed during the hotter months. Manhasset’s art deco movie theater and The Science Museum of Long Island are the perfect rainy day spots to take kids of all ages.
 

Schools

 
Manhasset is mainly served by the Manhasset Union Free School District and is also home to numerous private schools. Younger kids head to Shelter Rock Elementary or Munsey Park Elementary before Manhasset Middle and the top-rated Manhasset High School. In the 2010 Newsweek magazine's annual list of the top American high schools, Manhasset is ranked 87th nationally out of the 1,700 schools evaluated.
 
Some parents opt to send their kids to the parochial private schools in the area, St. Mary’s Elementary, Our Lady of Grace Montessori School, and St. Mary’s High School, a top-rated college preparatory high school.
 
 
 
 
 

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Overview for Manhasset, NY

8,093 people live in Manhasset, where the median age is 43 and the average individual income is $80,941. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Total Population

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Around Manhasset, NY

There's plenty to do around Manhasset, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Crossfit Total Empowerment, World Taekwondo Academy, and Fitness by Spincess.

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Active 2.45 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Manhasset, NY

Manhasset has 2,528 households, with an average household size of 3.03. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Manhasset do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,093 people call Manhasset home. The population density is 3,393.19 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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47.3 / 52.7%

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$80,941

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Schools in Manhasset, NY

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The following schools are within or nearby Manhasset. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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