Baxter Estates, New York
Baxter Estates is a village of 1,058 people in Nassau County, New York.
Why visit Baxter Estates
Townapedia lists 66 museums and landmarks, 49 parks and trails, 50 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bar Beach, Manhasset Viaduct, Monfort Cemetery and Polish American Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Baxter Estates
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About Baxter Estates
Baxter Estates is a village in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Port Washington area, which is anchored by Port Washington. The population was 991 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Baxter Estates, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
North Hempstead Beach Park
Beach · 2.2 mi
Beach in New York, United States
Sands Point Light
Lighthouse · 2.9 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
Webster Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge in Villages of Plandome Heights and Flower Hill, NY
William Cullen Bryant Viaduct
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in Flower Hill and Roslyn, New York
Museums and landmarks66
Monfort Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Cemetery in Port Washington, New York
Polish American Museum
Museum · 0.4 mi
Polish-American museum in Port Washington, New York, U.S
16 Belleview Avenue, Port Washington
We-Fr 10:00-14:00
Thomas Dodge Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
58 Harbor Road, Port Washington
Sands-Willets Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
336 Port Washington Boulevard, Manhasset
William Landsberg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in North Hempstead, New York
5 Tianderah Road, Port Washington
Almeron and Olive Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic home in Plandome, New York
Cedarmere-Clayton Estates
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Pair of historic estates in Roslyn Harbor, NY
Central Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic commercial building in Nassau County, New York
Christ Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic commercial building in Sea Cliff, Nassau County, New York
Clapham-Stern House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Clifton
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic mansion located at Roslyn Harbor in Nassau County, New York
Crowell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Listed on the NRHP in New York
54 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds49
Village Club of Sands Point
Golf course · 1.2 mi
Park and golf club in Sands Point, New York, United States
1 Thayer Lane, Port Washington
Bay Walk Park
Park · 0.4 mi
Park in Port Washington North, Nassau County, New York
64 Shore Road, Port Washington
Manorhaven Beach Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Park in Manorhaven, Nassau County, New York
Merriman Park
Park · 0.9 mi
Park in Port Washington, Nassau County, New York
73 Fenimore Road, Port Washington
Stannards Brook County Park
Park · 0.4 mi
Charles Street, Port Washington
Mo-Su 06:00-18:00
Sunset Park
Park
Public park in Port Washington and Baxter Estates, New York
Copley Pond Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park in Munsey Park, New York, United States
Elderfields Preserve
Park · 2.2 mi
Historic site in Flower Hill, New York
Flower Hill Village Park
Park · 1.8 mi
Park in Flower Hill, New York, United States of America
Manhasset Valley Park
Park · 3.1 mi
Park in the United States of America
North Hempstead Town Dock
Park · 0.4 mi
Park and dock in Port Washington, Nassau County, New York
Plandome Pond Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Park in Plandome Heights, New York, United States
37 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes50
Restaurant Yamaguchi
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.5 mi
49 Main Street, Port Washington
Su-Th 12:00-15:00,17:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00
Butler's Flat
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
86 Orchard Beach Boulevard, Port Washington
We-Su 12:00-20:00; Mo,Tu off
Bonsai Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.4 mi
102 Main Street, Port Washington
Boychik's Bagels
Restaurant · Bagel · 0.7 mi
900 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington
DiMaggio's Trattoria
Restaurant · Italian · 0.8 mi
706 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington
38 more on the map.
History
What is now Baxter Estates was originally inhabited by the Matinecock Native Americans, and there is evidence that a Matinecock wigwam village within its territory once existed in the vicinity of Baxter Pond. European colonists eventually settled in the area during the mid-17th century, after purchasing the land on the Cow Neck Peninsula from the Matinecocks in 1644.
In 1673, John Betts and Robert Hutchings built the homestead settlement of "Cow Neck" within present-day Baxter Estates. Located at the corner of Central Drive and Shore Road, overlooking Manhasset Bay, the property – also known as the Baxter Homestead – was purchased by Oliver Baxter around 1741. Hessian troops were quartered on this property – also known as the Baxter Homestead – during the American Revolutionary War.
In 1895, Port Washington's first public library was established in the Baxter Homestead. The Port Washington Public Library would eventually move to what is now the Polish American Museum in unincorporated Port Washington, before moving to its current location along the north side of Main Street; this facility is located within Baxter Estates.
From the History section of Baxter Estates, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship18
St. Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.6 mi
17 Vanderventer Avenue, Port Washington
Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 0.4 mi
20 Mackey Avenue, Port Washington
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.7 mi
1 Avenue A, Port Washington
Our Lady of Fatima Parish Center
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
48 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington
Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
6 Cottonwood Road, Port Washington
Port Jewish Center
Place of worship · Reformed · 1.0 mi
24 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.5 mi
1327 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington
Chabad of Port Washington
Place of worship · 0.7 mi
80 Shore Road, Port Washington
Shopping8
Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
Grocery · 1.3 mi
364 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School
School · 0.8 mi
Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington
Healthcare1
Map of Baxter Estates
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 6.2 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 4.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 3.8 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 66°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 33°F | 4.2 in | 5.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mineola (8 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
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Port Washington 1 mi southeast, about 1 min by car
- Great Neck 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Glen Cove 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- North New Hyde Park 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Mineola 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Mamaroneck 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- New Hyde Park 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- New Rochelle 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Westbury 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Floral Park 8 mi south, about 12 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
- Baxter Estates in Fall 6, Fred Hsu ( Wikipedia:User:Fred Hsu on en.wikipedia ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baxter Estates in Late Summer 1, Fred Hsu ( Wikipedia:User:Fred Hsu on en.wikipedia ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baxter Estates in Fall 4, Fred Hsu ( Wikipedia:User:Fred Hsu on en.wikipedia ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baxter Estates in Late Summer 2, Fred Hsu ( Wikipedia:User:Fred Hsu on en.wikipedia ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baxter Estates in Fall 2, Fred Hsu ( Wikipedia:User:Fred Hsu on en.wikipedia ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baxter Estates in Fall 5, Fred Hsu ( Wikipedia:User:Fred Hsu on en.wikipedia ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baxter Estates in Fall 1, Fred Hsu ( Wikipedia:User:Fred Hsu on en.wikipedia ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baxter Estates in Fall 3, Fred Hsu ( Wikipedia:User:Fred Hsu on en.wikipedia ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former Baxter Estates Village Office at 2 Harbor Rd in 2011 jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Mill Pond HD plaque Baxter Estates jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Monfort Cemetery, Port Washington, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sands–Willets House, Flower Hill, NY May 6, 2023 B, AITFFan1, CC0
- Village Club of Sands Point, Sands Point, NY C, Jay_Zee, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rescue Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 Firehouse, Dec 28 2022, D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
- Clifton House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 362 Sea Cliff Avenue 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House at 207 Carpenter Avenue, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Willet Titus House(Beacon); Roslyn, New York, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 112 Sea Cliff Avenue Sea Cliff New York, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sea Cliff Firehouse 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Smith House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shops in downtown Roslyn, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 173 Sixteenth Avenue 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roslyn National Bank & Trust(Tyrone)-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- House at 9 Locust Place 2013-09-29 17-50-42, Daniel Winter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- "The Woodshed", Kenspencer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 18 Seventeenth Avenue 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 103 Roslyn Avenue, Sea Cliff, Ken Spencer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eastman Cottage 130 Mott Av Roslyn jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- 52 Eighteenth Avenue 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The George W. Denton House, Inc. Village of Flower Hill, New York, LINYperson615, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 137 Prospect Ave, Sea Cliff, NY, Kenspencer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HempsteadHouseSandsPoint, Gyrofrog, Public domain
- 378 Glen Avenue E 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stephen Harding House 2015, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crowell House 2013-09-29 17-20-18, Daniel Winter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roslyn Grist Mill, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 58 Eighteenth Avenue 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clapham-Stern House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 19 Locust Place 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
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