Why visit Elmont
Townapedia lists 24 museums and landmarks, 40 parks and trails, 113 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Adelphi University, Bow Tie Cinema, Pagan-Fletcher House and St. Paul's German Presbyterian Church and Cemetery.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 26°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Elmont
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Elmont
Elmont is an unincorporated hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located in northwestern Hempstead in Nassau County, New York, United States, along its border with the borough of Queens in the City of New York. The population was 35,265 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Elmont, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Adelphi University
School · 3.2 mi
University in Garden City, New York
Bow Tie Cinema
Cinema and theater · 1.6 mi
989 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square
Museums and landmarks24
Pagan-Fletcher House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
143 Hendrickson Avenue, Valley Stream
St. Paul's German Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic church and cemetery
A. T. Stewart Era Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Garden City, New York
Cornell Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
House in New York, United States of America
Franklin National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Former bank in the United States
House at 73 Grove Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Long Island Motor Parkway
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Highway in New York
Rockville Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Cemetery in Lynbrook, New York
Bellerose Village Municipal Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Franklin Square National Bank
Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi
925 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square
Bellarose Village Municipal Complex
Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi
12 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds40
Harold Walker Memorial Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in Lakeview, Nassau County, New York, United States
Rath Park
Park · 1.8 mi
Playground Area, Basketball Court, Baseball fields, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, and Bocce Ball. Built in 1959 over an old farm.
Roy Wilkins Southern Queens Park
Park · 3.5 mi
Park in the United States of America
Averill Boulevard Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Hempstead Parks & Recreation - Averill Boulevard Park and Swimming Pool Complex
28 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes113
King Umberto
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.0 mi
1343 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 12:00-22:30
BBQ Nite
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.7 mi
663 Elmont Road, Elmont
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Yardies
Restaurant · Jamaican · 0.9 mi
739 Elmont Road, Elmont
Su 08:00-22:00; Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00
101 more on the map.
History
In 1650, Christopher and Thomas Foster purchased a large plot of land. The Fosters' land was controlled by Dutch settlers. The Fosters intended to raise cattle and sheep on their newly settled land, the Hempstead Plains of Long Island. They named this place "Foster's Meadow"—a name which would remain for the next 200 years of the village's history.
By the mid-17th century, descendants of Sephardic Jews were settling on the Hempstead Plains for agriculture. Control of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam shifted to England in 1664. This marked the first gradual cultural shift in Foster's Meadow with the establishment of a community of predominantly English Protestant farmers, and their families. In 1683, Long Island was divided into three counties, Kings, Queens, and Suffolk County. Under this new structure, Foster's Meadow was originally part of Queens County. During 1790 George Washington passed through the town while touring to the east on Long Island. The current boundaries of Elmont were decided upon in 1898; at this point, Nassau County was created, leading to conflict over land, and monies owed as a result of Elmont's boundary shift from Queens.
From the History section of Elmont, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship64
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.9 mi
99-20 Springfield Boulevard, Queens Village
Elmont Temple Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.8 mi
682 Elmont Road, Elmont
Presbyterian Church In Elmont
Church · Presbyterian · 0.5 mi
525 Elmont Road, Elmont
Citizen Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.5 mi
70 Floral Parkway, Floral Park
New Hope Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.3 mi
60 Oliver Avenue, North Valley Stream
Saint John's United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.2 mi
2105 Stuart Avenue, Valley Stream
Shopping31
Gas and EV charging23
Schools, colleges and libraries77
Healthcare16
Elmont Family Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
161 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
North Shore LIJ Annex
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
1072 Franklin Avenue, Valley Stream
Map of Elmont
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 3.2 in | 7.5 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 27°F | 2.8 in | 8.6 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 34°F | 3.9 in | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 43°F | 3.5 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 68°F | 52°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 69°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 68°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 61°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 50°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 40°F | 3.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 32°F | 4.0 in | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New York Jfk Intl Ap 74486 (5 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, 6 miles away.
- East Rockaway 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Baldwin 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- East Meadow 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Bellmore 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- New York 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Bethpage 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- East Massapequa 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- West New York 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Hoboken 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Jersey City 19 mi west, about 30 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
- Landau Avenue, Elmont, NY August 11, 2022, AITFFan1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Presbyterian Church Elmont 2022 jeh, User:Jim.henderson, CC BY 4.0
- Elmont September 11 memorial, Chumash11, CC0
- 2011 MV-1 at Belmont, rear left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2011 MV-1 at Belmont, front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dodge A100 pickup, orange, at Belmont, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2016 Western Star 4900SA conventional, Belmont, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Covert Ave Sch Elmont jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Pagan-Fletcher House; Full View, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AT Stewart Era Buildings - Cathedral of the Incarnation - Garden City NY, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Franklin National Bank; Franklin Square-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 73 Grove Street; Lynbrook, NY-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- QFM farmhouse jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Lookingeast 2, Nowa at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Bristol & Mexico Monument in Lynbrook's Rockville Cemetery-- Jim Noone Piper, Lynhistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bellerose Village Municipal Complex 2012-09-27 jeh, jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Beth David Cemetery aerial, RichardRichardson7628, CC0
- STS115-E-7861 - View of Earth, NASA, Public domain
- ISS009-E-18793 - View of New Jersey, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS022-E-30577 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS022-E-30576 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-135451 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-135450 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS012-E-15545 - View of Delaware, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Beth David Cemetery 2, Chumash11, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beth David Cemetery 1, Chumash11, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beth David Cemetery 3, Chumash11, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beth David Cemetery, Chumash11, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beth David Cemetery gate, Chumash11, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Paul's German Presbyterian Church and Cemetery 9 22 18(2), Sergm182, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Paul's German Presbyterian Church and Cemetery 9 22 18, Sergm182, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St- Paul's German Presbyterian Church and Cemetery 2012-09-27 jeh, jim.henderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2007 Sterling 360 box truck, front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Vincent de Paul Syro-Malankara Catholic Cathedral 09, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walter P. Kellenberg CoA, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Vincent de Paul Syro-Malankara Catholic Cathedral 08, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Vincent de Paul Syro-Malankara Catholic Cathedral 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Vincent de Paul Syro-Malankara Catholic Cathedral 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Vincent de Paul Syro-Malankara Catholic Cathedral 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Vincent de Paul Syro-Malankara Catholic Cathedral 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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