Baldwin, New York
Baldwin is a community of 34,994 people in Nassau County, New York, founded in 1855.
Why visit Baldwin
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 153 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC, Molloy University, Denton Homestead and Haviland-Davison Grist Mill.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 26°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Baldwin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Baldwin
Baldwin is a hamlet located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, in Long Island, New York, United States. It had a population of 33,919 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Baldwin (hamlet), New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Molloy University
School · 2.7 mi
Private Catholic university in Long Island, New York
Nunley's
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
Carousel and amusement park in New York
Museums and landmarks19
Denton Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic home located at East Rockaway in Nassau County, New York
Haviland-Davison Grist Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Mill in New York, United States of America
House at 251 Rocklyn Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
House at 474 Ocean Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
House at 73 Grove Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Rockville Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Cemetery in Lynbrook, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Government building in Freeport, New York
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United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Government building in Rockville Centre, New York
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
Baldwin Harbor Town Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Park in the United States of America
Harold Walker Memorial Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Park in Lakeview, Nassau County, New York, United States
Norman Levy Park and Preserve
Park · 2.4 mi
Park in New York, United States of America
Silver Lake Park
Park · 0.5 mi
A park in Baldwin with 2 lakes and a memorial to WW2 veterans
25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes153
Mojo RVC
Restaurant · Latin American Restaurant · 1.9 mi
Located in Rockville Centre, NY, Mojo RVC is a vibrant Latin fusion restaurant that brings the bold flavors of Latin America to Long...
300 Sunrise Hwy, Rockville Centre
Mo-Fr 17:00-23:00; Th 17:00-01:00; Fr 17:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-02:00;...
Lia's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.9 mi
60 Atlantic Avenue, Oceanside
Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00
Masago
Restaurant · Asian · 1.9 mi
28 Atlantic Avenue, Oceanside
Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00,16:00-21:30, Sa 12:00-22:00, Su 12:00-21:30
Pappa Gallo
Restaurant · Peruvian · 2.0 mi
273 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre
Tu, We 17:00-23:00; Th 17:00-01:00; Fr 17:00-02:00; Sa...
Pier 95 Restaurant & Marina
Restaurant · Continental, European · 1.9 mi
95 Hudson Avenue, Freeport
Tu-Th 12:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Redefine Meals
Restaurant · American, Italian, Asian, Mexican · 2.0 mi
17 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Tazzetto Authentic Italian Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Italian, Cafe, Chocolate, Dessert, Gelato · 2.0 mi
263 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre
08:00-21:00
George Martin the Original
Diner · American · 2.0 mi
65 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre
Tu-Th 12:00-15:00,17:00-21:30; Fr 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00; Sa...
141 more on the map.
History
The original inhabitants of this area between Parsonage Creek near Oceanside and Milburn Creek near Freeport were Native Americans known as the Meroke, or Merrick, a band of Lenape people who were indigenous to most of the South Shore of Long Island. They spoke an Algonquian language and lived in two villages along Milburn Creek.
In 1643, English colonists began to call this area Hick's Neck, after one of two of Hempstead's early settlers, John Spragg from England and John Hicks from Flushing, New York. They extended the Hempstead village south to the salt meadows. The grist mill built by John Pine in 1686 on Milburn Creek attracted more English settlers. They engaged in fishing, farming, marshing, raising longwood, and breeding and raising sheep. Between the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, Hick's Neck continued to grow, becoming a prosperous agricultural area.
The first churches were built in the area in 1810 and 1872, and the first school was built in 1813.
From the History section of Baldwin (hamlet), New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
The Freeport Inn and Marina
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
445 South Main Street, Freeport
Churches and places of worship58
St. George's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.5 mi
70 Vincent Street, Rockville Centre
South Nassau Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Place of worship · 1.1 mi
228 South Ocean Avenue, Freeport
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.8 mi
240 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.4 mi
70 South Main Street, Freeport
Shopping28
Associated Supermarket
Grocery · 1.4 mi
160 North Long Beach Road, Rockville Centre
Gas and EV charging19
Schools, colleges and libraries74
Academy Charter School-Uniondale
School · 5.3 mi
100 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale
Healthcare15
Northwell Health Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
243 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre
Map of Baldwin
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 26°F | 3.8 in | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 27°F | 3.0 in | 7.6 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 33°F | 4.6 in | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 41°F | 4.2 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 67°F | 51°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 67°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 66°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 48°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 38°F | 3.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 31°F | 4.1 in | 6.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oceanside (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Nassau County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Babylon 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- New York 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Hoboken 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- West New York 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Cliffside Park 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Edgewater 23 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Jersey City 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Union City 24 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Fort Lee 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Yonkers 25 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- First Church Baldwin 20240912 124903, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Small fish in Milburn Creek on the Freeport-Baldwin NY border 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Milburn Creek from a park bridge on the Freeport-Baldwin NY border 03, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Milburn Creek from a park bridge on the Freeport-Baldwin NY border 04, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Milburn Creek from a park bridge on the Freeport-Baldwin NY border 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Milburn Creek from a park bridge on the Freeport-Baldwin NY border 02, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Looking across Milburn Creek from Baldwin, NY, just north of Atlantic Avenue, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Atlantic Avenue crosses Milburn Creek on the Freeport-Baldwin NY border 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Looking north on Milburn Creek from Atlantic Avenue on the border between Freeport and Baldwin, NY 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House at 251 Rocklyn Avenue, Lynbrook-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeport, NY post office 01 - cropped, lightened, perspective corrected, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 73 Grove Street; Lynbrook, NY-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USPO Rockville Centre, New York (Front View), DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bristol & Mexico Monument in Lynbrook's Rockville Cemetery-- Jim Noone Piper, Lynhistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House at 474 Ocean Avenue, Lynbrook-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Haviland-Davison Grist Mill-5, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Denton Homestead, East Rockaway-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 60 ACRE GOLF CLUB historic marker 20240919 134237, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Juvenile Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) in Milburn Creek Park, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crabbing on Milburn Creek 02, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crabbing on Milburn Creek 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parrot Rifle side panel 20211102 180018480, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parrot Rifle - Freeport NY 20211102 180223377, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parrot Rifle Historic Marker 20211102 180105118.MP, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parrot Rifle 20211102 175947795, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parrot Rifle 20211102 180000224.MP, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bayview Hose No.3 Historic Marker 20240919 133140, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeport Water and Power Historic Marker 20240919 140010, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeport Power Historic Marker 20240919 140005, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- White porsche 20211012 193157986 2 (1), CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Archer Street School Historic marker 20240919 132612, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Archer Street School Historic marker 20240919 132535, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Merrick Road Historic Marker 20240919 135437, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Entrance to Vocal Booth, Mtbarba, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeport Memorial Library Historic Marker 20240919 135055, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeport Post Office Historic Marker 20240919 135158, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeport Post Office Historic Marker 20240919 135151, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Front of Studio, Mtbarba, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rear of Studio, Mtbarba, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Col.James Dean historic marker 20240919 132336, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
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