Glen Head

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Glen Head, NY

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A suburban enclave with Manhattan just an hour away by train

Suburb Commuter Golf Rail Service LIRR MTA College Safe Low Crime Schools

Glen Head is a suburban hamlet on the north side of Long Island’s Nassau County, although nearby villages like Brookville, Muttontown, and Roslyn Harbor are all served by the Glen Harbor zip code as well. This section of Long Island is primarily residential, with the rental market characterized by single-family houses ranging from swanky to sensible. Golf courses and country clubs add significant greenery to the landscape, and the close access to the water makes it easy to do some boating and fishing.

LIU Post and the New York Institute of Technology are close at hand, making Glen Head a popular choice for students, faculty, and staff members. With the ride to Penn Station being only about an hour via MTA rail service, Glen Head is a terrific option for commuters, while the excellent schools and low crime rate boost the appeal for families.

Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Glen Head Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

371 Students

10
out of 10

North Shore Senior High School

Public

Grades K-5 & 9-12

764 Students

9
out of 10

North Shore Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

646 Students

9
out of 10

Glenwood Landing Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

427 Students

9
out of 10

North Shore Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

646 Students

9
out of 10

North Shore Senior High School

Public

Grades K-5 & 9-12

764 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • C.W. Post Community Arboretum
  • Garvies Point Museum & Preserve
  • Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
  • Bailey Arboretum
  • Planting Fields Arboretum

Airports

  • Laguardia
  • Westchester County

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