Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
16%
Uniondale, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,326
Population
25,468
Renter Mix
29% Rent
Long Island suburb nestled in a top location for entertainment
Great Location
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College Town
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Restaurants
Uniondale is a small suburb in the town of Hempstead, a part of Long Island. This small area is in an excellent location with quick access to entertainment, bars, and restaurants. Have a day of learning and fun at the Children’s Museum or the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Choose from 41 horses and a lion to ride on at Nunley's Historic Carousel, which is over 100 years old.
Uniondale is only 15 minutes from Eisenhower Park. This recreation space is almost 1,000 acres and offers a wide range of facilities for families and athletes to enjoy. Eisenhower Park has 16 lighted tennis courts, NHL-sized rinks, fitness trails, a batting cage, mini golf, and more.
Uniondale offers international eateries with restaurants featuring Jamaican, Chinese, Dominican, and American cuisines. This small borough is typically quiet but does host concerts and festivals every now and then. Grab your friends and go to the annual Long Island Great Beer Expo or see impressive vehicles at the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series.
Uniondale is close to two colleges. The area is home to north campus of Hofstra University. Nassau Community College is only a few miles north.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$99,073
Average: $117,918
Education
5,144
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,686
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Uniondale has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Uniondale, NY is $1,740 for a studio, $2,326 for one bedroom, $3,477 for two bedrooms, and $2,779 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Uniondale has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,326/month
712 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Uniondale, NY is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Northern Parkway Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
613 Students
Walnut Street Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
505 Students
California Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
732 Students
Smith Street Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
476 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
638 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,097 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hofstra University Arboretum
- Long Island Children's Museum
- Hempstead Lake State Park
- Center for Science Teaching and Learning
- Old Westbury Gardens
Airports
- John F Kennedy International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.