North Hills, New York
North Hills is a village of 5,415 people in Nassau County, New York.
Why visit North Hills
Townapedia lists 57 museums and landmarks, 55 parks and trails, 64 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Manhasset Viaduct, Police Officer Joseph P. Olivieri Jr. Memorial Bridge, Cornell-Van Nostrand House and Horatio Gates Onderdonk House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in North Hills
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About North Hills
North Hills is a village in the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 5,464 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article North Hills, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Police Officer Joseph P. Olivieri Jr. Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 0.9 mi
Bridge in New York, United States
Police Officer Michael J. Califano Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Bridge in New York, United States
Webster Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 2.0 mi
Bridge in Villages of Plandome Heights and Flower Hill, NY
William Cullen Bryant Viaduct
Bridge · 2.4 mi
Bridge in Flower Hill and Roslyn, New York
Old Courthouse Road Bridge
Bridge · 1.0 mi
A bridge which formerly carried Old Courthouse Road over the Long Island Motor Parkway. Now listed and protected as a Town of North...
Museums and landmarks57
Cornell-Van Nostrand House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Horatio Gates Onderdonk House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
1471 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset
Manhasset Monthly Meeting of the Society of Friends
Monument and historic site · Quaker · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic building in Manhasset, New York, United States
North Hempstead Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic building in Manhasset in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States
220 Plandome Road, Manhasset
Valley Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in North Hempstead, New York, United States
Almeron and Olive Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic home in Plandome, New York
Cedarmere-Clayton Estates
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Pair of historic estates in Roslyn Harbor, NY
Clapham-Stern House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 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
Cornell Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
House in New York, United States of America
Douglaston Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in Queens, New York
East Williston Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
45 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds55
Christopher Morley Park
Park · 1.0 mi
Large, county-owned park in Nassau County, New York
500 Searingtown Road, North Hills
Clinton G. Martin Park
Park · 1.5 mi
Park in Manhasset Hills, New York, United States
Copley Pond Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Park in Munsey Park, New York, United States
Manhasset Valley Park
Park · 1.8 mi
Park in the United States of America
Waldmann Memorial Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Park and veterans memorial in Munsey Park, Nassau County, New York
Elderfields Preserve
Park · 2.1 mi
Historic site in Flower Hill, New York
Flower Hill Village Park
Park · 2.3 mi
Park in Flower Hill, New York, United States of America
Merriman Park
Park · 3.1 mi
Park in Port Washington, Nassau County, New York
Park at East Hills
Park · 3.0 mi
Park in East Hills, New York, United States
43 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes64
Antonino's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 1.7 mi
997 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset
Benihana
Restaurant · Japanese, Teppanyaki, Steak · 1.5 mi
2105 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset
52 more on the map.
History
The glacial action that formed much of Long Island deposited Shelter Rock in what is now North Hills approximately 11,000 years ago. The Matinecock had a village in the area. Farming developed in North Hills in the middle part of the 17th century. Around this time a long fence was built along the road later known as Northern Boulevard, to the north of North Hills. The lands of the Cow Neck Peninsula enclosed by the fence (present day Manhasset and Port Washington) were used for grazing.
During the 19th century, one of the largest farms in the area was owned by Isaac Underhill Willets.
The village was incorporated in 1929 as a tax haven to prevent the Town of North Hempstead (seated in nearby Manhasset) from raising taxes on the property, as well as to gain and maintain home rule powers. The name North Hills was chosen due to how the village is located in the northern part of Nassau County and because the terrain is very hilly in the area.
In the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, North Hills proposed rezoning and downzoning large portions of the village as part of a master plan. The plan was to downzone and rezone for multiple uses, including for condominiums and cluster residences, a shopping center, and commercial and office buildings. Additionally, the rezoning would allow for buildings to be constructed as high as 85 feet (26 m).
From the History section of North Hills, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship26
Trinity Church Complex
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock
Place of worship · 0.6 mi
48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset
Christ Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.8 mi
300 Hillside Drive South, New Hyde Park
Church of Saint Mary
Church · Catholic · 1.5 mi
1310 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset
Manhasset Friends Meeting
Church · Quaker · 1.5 mi
1421 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset
Roslyn Heights Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.7 mi
108 Warner Avenue, Roslyn Heights
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries68
Business Technology Early College High School
School · 4.4 mi
230-17 Hillside Ave, Queens Village
Healthcare12
Allergy & Asthma Center of Long Island
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
891 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck
Northwell Health – GoHealth Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
1033 Northern Boulevard, Roslyn
Northwell Health – LIJ Manhasset Ambulatory Pavilion
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
1554 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset
The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
111 East Shore Road, Manhasset
Map of North Hills
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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 (4 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.
- Manhasset 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Manhasset Hills 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Roslyn Estates 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Herricks 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Albertson 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Munsey Park 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Lake Success 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- North New Hyde Park 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Flower Hill 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Garden City Park 2 mi south, about 4 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
- North Hills Village Hall, North Hills, Long Island, New York on September 18, 2021, AITFFan1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cornell-Van Nostrand House, Clinton G. Martin Park, Manhasset Hills, NY August 6, 2026 A, Infrastorian, CC0
- North Hempstead Town Hall, Dec 28 2022, D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
- Manhasset Quaker Meeting 1421 No Blvd sunny jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Mineola post office, Daniel Case, 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
- Willet Titus House(Beacon); Roslyn, New York, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roslyn East Gate Toll House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Church Roslyn 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roslyn Cemetery, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Smith House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Main Street, Roslyn, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shops in downtown Roslyn, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roslyn National Bank & Trust(Tyrone)-2, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roslyn House 2013-09-29 16-05-47, Daniel Winter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eastman Cottage 130 Mott Av Roslyn jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- The George W. Denton House, Inc. Village of Flower Hill, New York, LINYperson615, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roslyn Grist Mill, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clapham-Stern House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mackay Estate Gate Lodge, East Hills, NY July 14, 2026 C, Infrastorian, CC0
- Buildings the East Williston Village Historic District, East Williston, NY August 14, 2025, Infrastorian, CC0
- Almeron & Olive Smith House jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Old Nassau County Court House, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- QFM farmhouse jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- Cedarmere 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Samuel Adams Warner House 2013-09-29 15-51-17, Daniel Winter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sands–Willets House, Flower Hill, NY May 6, 2023 B, AITFFan1, CC0
- Springbank House 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mackay Estate Water Tower 2013-09-29 16-24-46, Daniel Winter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Zion Episcopal Church Douglaston 06, Peter Greenberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grace and Thomaston Buildings, Aug 15 2022, D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
- Roslyn Savings Bank HQ, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Great Neck NY Post Office-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hicks Lumber Store; Roslyn, NY, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Willowmere 2016, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mackay Estate Dairyman's Cottage 2013-09-29 16-50-31, Daniel Winter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christopher Morley Park Clock Tower, North Hills, Long Island, New York July 22, 2021, AITFFan1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Waldmann Memorial Park Soldier Memorial Plaque, Munsey Park, NY June 6, 2022 C, AITFFan1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clinton G. Martin Park, Manhasset Hills, NY August 6, 2026 A, Infrastorian, CC0
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