Salisbury, New York
Salisbury is a community of 12,412 people in Nassau County, New York.
Why visit Salisbury
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 37 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hofstra University, NYCB Theatre at Westbury, Heitz Place Courthouse and Mitchel Air Force Base.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Salisbury
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Salisbury
Salisbury (formerly known as South Westbury) is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 12,093 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Salisbury, Nassau County, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Hofstra University
School · 3.0 mi
University in Nassau County, New York
NYCB Theatre at Westbury
Cinema and theater · 1.9 mi
Entertainment venue in the hamlet of Jericho, New York
Museums and landmarks7
Heitz Place Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Courthouse in New York, United States of America
Mitchel Air Force Base
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
US Air Force base in Long Island, New York
Old Westbury Gardens
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Estate in Nassau County, New York, USA
Hofstra University Museum
Museum · 3.0 mi
Museum in Hempstead, New York
Rainbow Monument Park
Monument and historic site · 3.4 mi
Park and memorial in Garden City, New York, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
Senator Speno Memorial Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park and memorial in East Meadow, Nassau County, New York, United States
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.4 mi
200 Merrick Avenue, Westbury
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes37
Redefine Meals
Restaurant · American, Asian, Mexican, Italian · 1.5 mi
2304 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Steve's Piccola Bussola
Restaurant · Italian · 0.8 mi
649 Old Country Road, Westbury
Mo-Fr 11:45-21:30; Sa 13:30-21:30; Su 13:30-20:30
Mama Theresa's
Restaurant · Italian · 1.6 mi
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa,Su 11:00-21:00
Spice & Curry Kebab & Grill
Restaurant · Grill · 1.5 mi
2230 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow
25 more on the map.
History
Salisbury is so named because it sits on a broad, flat section of the larger Hempstead Plains that reminded late 19th Century Long Islanders of the Salisbury Plain in England, where Stonehenge is located. This name was made the CDP's official name for the 1990 census, replacing the older name of South Westbury (which referenced its geographic location immediately south of Westbury).
From the History section of Salisbury, Nassau County, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship26
Saint Mary's Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.6 mi
901 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Community Reform Temple
Place of worship · Reform · 0.5 mi
712 The Plain Road, Westbury
Temple Sholom of Westbury
Place of worship · Conservative · 0.4 mi
675 Brookside Court, Westbury
Westbury AME Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 1.3 mi
274 Grand Boulevard, Westbury
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Academy Charter School-Uniondale
School · 2.6 mi
100 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale
Healthcare3
Map of Salisbury
178 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
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 (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, 8 miles away.
- New Cassel 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- East Meadow 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Hicksville 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Levittown 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Jericho 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Bethpage 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Hempstead 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- North Bellmore 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- North Merrick 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Mineola 4 mi west, about 7 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- St Mary's Episcopal Church, Deirdrelmt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heitz Place Courthouse, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Westbury Gardens 10, Gryffindor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mitchel AFB NY 2006 Topo, United States Geological Survey (USGS), Public domain
- Eisenhower Park Main Entrance, sullynyflhi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rainbow Monument Park, Garden City, NY May 1, 2026 H, Infrastorian, CC0
- NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 2020, Chrisnait, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hofstra University, Student Center, Paul Berendsen, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1966 Buick Special Deluxe four-door Town Sedan, front left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gene's Prototype Projector, Timothy Drake1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LIRR Third Track Project Summer Accomplishments (50409027416), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York from United States of America, CC BY 2.0
- Car Damages LIRR Tracks in Westbury (28585925405), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Car Damages LIRR Tracks in Westbury (27968647224), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Car Damages LIRR Tracks in Westbury (28507458631), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Car Damages LIRR Tracks in Westbury (28585925855), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Car Damages LIRR Tracks in Westbury (28557538426), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Car Damages LIRR Tracks in Westbury (28557539096), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Normal IMG 1332, Chasetromonster, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LIRR Freight Derailment (21465611796), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Freight Derailment (20870732973), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Freight Derailment (20870733043), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Freight Derailment (20869113074), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Freight Derailment (21304032908), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Freight Derailment (21304032738), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Freight Derailment (21304032588), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Freight Derailment (20870733183), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Freight Derailment (21491856825), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Freight Derailment (21480781622), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- LIRR Freight Derailment (21480781632), Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York, CC BY 2.0
- Dryden Street Elementary, Abar24, CC0
- Cemetery of the Holy Rood Section 20 2021, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cemetery of the Holy Rood Section 7 2021c, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cemetery of the Holy Rood Section 22 2021, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cemetery of the Holy Rood Section 23 2021, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cemetery of the Holy Rood Section 7 2021a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cemetery of the Holy Rood Section 7 2021b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- East Meadow High School New York, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cemetery of the Holy Rood Section 7 2021e, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cemetery of the Holy Rood Section 19 2021, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cemetery of the Holy Rood Sections 7-6 2021, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
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