Moving to Cedarhurst, NY

About Cedarhurst

Cedarhurst (historically Ocean Point) is a village in the Town of Hempstead on Long Island's South Shore, in the Five Towns region, with 7,374 residents at the 2020 census. Its Central Avenue downtown is one of the Five Towns' main commercial corridors, known for kosher dining and local shops, and the village blends walkable streets with single-family neighborhoods.

Home prices in Cedarhurst

Home prices in Cedarhurst vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Cedarhurst

• Central Avenue — the village's main shopping and dining corridor.
• Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park — village park with pool and playground.
• The historic Marshfield estate area (George Woodward Wickersham house, shown in the Commons photo below).
• Nearby Lawrence village and its Five Towns neighbors.
• Nearby Woodmere and Hewlett shopping.

Commuting from Cedarhurst

• LIRR Far Rockaway Branch; Cedarhurst station in the village (per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026).
• Typical weekday trip to Penn Station: approximately 40–45 minutes (approximate).
• Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~35–45 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).

Schools in Cedarhurst

Public schools: Lawrence Union Free School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Cedarhurst FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Cedarhurst, NY?
  Home prices in Cedarhurst vary by neighborhood and property type.
• How is the commute from Cedarhurst, NY?
  LIRR Far Rockaway Branch; Cedarhurst station in the village (per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026).
• Which school district serves Cedarhurst, NY?
  Cedarhurst is served by Lawrence Union Free School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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