Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Area Guide
Tucked into Nassau County's North Shore, Glen Head is a quiet Long Island hamlet where tree-lined streets and golf course greens define the landscape just about 25 miles from New York City. Part of the Town of Oyster Bay, this small but well-established community sits within the greater Glen Cove area, bordered by Sea Cliff to the west and Old Brookville to the east. Daily life here moves at a calmer pace than the city, yet Manhattan is easily reachable via LIRR service to Penn Station in roughly an hour, making Glen Head a practical base for commuters. LIU Post and the New York Institute of Technology are both nearby, lending an academic presence to the broader area. The housing stock is predominantly single-family homes, ranging from classic Cape Cods to more expansive estates, with occasional rental opportunities woven throughout. Prospective renters will find that apartment communities are less common here than in denser Nassau County cities, though the surrounding area offers additional options. With its low-density feel, access to waterfront activities along Long Island Sound, and proximity to thriving neighboring communities, Glen Head strikes a balance between residential calm and suburban convenience that continues to attract a wide range of renters.
Glen Head residents are a short drive from Tappen Beach in Sea Cliff.
Plaza Park in Sea Cliff is also known as Headless Park and Geohegan Park.
Glen Head Country Club includes an outstanding golf course, swimming pool, and tennis court.
Plenty of shopping can be found in Glen Head.
Glen Head has a Long Island Railroad station.
Drive the fairway at Glen Head Country Club.
Median Household Income
$121,393
Average: $165,961
Education
2,274
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,362
Workers Employed
Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Housing Distribution
Glen Head has more homeowners than renters.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Glen Head, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
Limited Public Transit
Transit
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
North Shore Senior High School
Public
Grades K-5 & 9-12
775 Students
Public
Grades K-8
641 Students
Glenwood Landing Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
386 Students
Public
Grades K-5
379 Students
Public
Grades K-8
641 Students
North Shore Senior High School
Public
Grades K-5 & 9-12
775 Students
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