Freeport, New York
Freeport is a village of 44,088 people in Nassau County, New York, founded in 1892.
Why visit Freeport
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 40 parks and trails, 81 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Merrick Cinemas, Molloy University, House at 474 Ocean Avenue and Rockville Cemetery.
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 Freeport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Freeport
Freeport is a village located within the town of Hempstead, in Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 44,472 at the time of the 2020 census, making it the second largest village in New York by population.
From the Wikipedia article Freeport, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Molloy University
School · 3.3 mi
Private Catholic university in Long Island, New York
Nunley's
Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi
Carousel and amusement park in New York
Museums and landmarks15
House at 474 Ocean Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Rockville Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Cemetery in Lynbrook, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Government building in Freeport, New York
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Government building in Rockville Centre, New York
George Sumner Kellogg House
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
960 Merrick Road, Baldwin
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds40
Baldwin Harbor Town Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Park in the United States of America
Harold Walker Memorial Park
Park · 3.9 mi
Park in Lakeview, Nassau County, New York, United States
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Norman Levy Park and Preserve
Park · 1.2 mi
Park in New York, United States of America
Wantagh Park
Park · 3.8 mi
Public park in Nassau County, New York, US
Silver Lake Park
Park · 1.7 mi
A park in Baldwin with 2 lakes and a memorial to WW2 veterans
28 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes81
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 2.0 mi
2124 Merrick Avenue, Merrick
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Pier 95 Restaurant & Marina
Restaurant · Continental, European · 1.1 mi
95 Hudson Avenue, Freeport
Tu-Th 12:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Rincon Latino Restaurant
Restaurant · Latin American, Hot Dog, Sandwich, Chicken, Fish, Dessert · 0.4 mi
85 Henry Street, Freeport
Sushi House
Restaurant · Sushi · 2.2 mi
402 Merrick Road, Oceanside
69 more on the map.
Where to stay4
The Freeport Inn and Marina
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
445 South Main Street, Freeport
Churches and places of worship62
Eglise Pentecotiste De Pecheur
Church · Pentecostal · 1.8 mi
47 East Fulton Avenue, Roosevelt
Mount Sinai Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.9 mi
210 Manhattan Avenue, Roosevelt
Saint John's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.1 mi
1 Van Roo Avenue, Merrick
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon
70 South Main Street, Freeport
Shopping22
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries72
Healthcare7
Map of Freeport
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 (3 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
Republic Airport (FRG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Baldwin 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Bellmore 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- East Rockaway 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- East Meadow 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Elmont 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- East Massapequa 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Floral Park 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Bethpage 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Copiague 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- New York 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
- Village Hall-Freeport, New York, Ira Goldstein, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 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
- Freeport Memorial Library Historic Marker 20240919 135055, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeport, NY - former Grove Theater 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First school in Freeport, NY plaque, Ira Goldstein, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Freeport River Historic Marker 20240918 120240, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeport River Historic Marker 20240918 120837, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeport Village Municipal Hall 20211021 201409015, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeport Village Municipal Hall historical marker 20211021 201346462, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeport Village Municipal Hall 20211021 201340471, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeport Museum 20241003 105259, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeport Museum 20241003 105322, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeport Museum Historic Marker, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeport Power Historic Marker 20240919 140005, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeport Water and Power Historic Marker 20240919 140010, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seaman Ave school No2 historic marker Freeport NY 20211021 201734019, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seaman Ave school No2 historic marker Freeport NY 20211021 201728485, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seaman Ave school No2 historic marker Freeport NY 20211021 201741774 (1), CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seaman Ave school No2 Freeport NY 20211021 201748155.MP, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seaman Ave school No2 Freeport NY 20211021 201750070, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seaman Ave school No2 historic marker Freeport NY 20211021 201721359, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeport Village Hall historical marker 20211021 201437849, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeport Village Municipal Hall 20211021 201455944, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freeport Village Municipal Hall 20211021 201428409.MP, CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PRR Positional Signal Gantry on LIRR Babylon branch before Freeport Station, Bonnachoven, CC0
- Freeport, NY post office 01 - cropped, lightened, perspective corrected, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 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
- St agnus, Italianfreak00 at English Wikipedia, CC0
- Saint Joachim's Church, Manhattan, New York, Regimus LaFort is listed as the Censor Librorum, and Cardinal John Farley is listed as the Imprimatur., Public domain
- Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve from Merrick Bay, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Merrick Road Historic Marker 20240919 135437, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Col.James Dean historic marker 20240919 132342, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Col.James Dean historic marker 20240919 132336, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Archer Street School Historic marker 20240919 132535, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Archer Street School Historic marker 20240919 132612, XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- White porsche 20211012 193157986 2 (1), CaptJayRuffins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Raynor Sawmill historic Marker 20240918 120849(0), XanderAi, CC BY-SA 4.0
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