New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Island Park, NY
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About Island Park
Island Park is a village in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, with 4,928 residents at the 2020 census. A neighbor of Long Beach to the south and Oceanside to the north, it is a tight-knit island community of waterfront homes, marinas, and beaches on the South Shore's bay side.
Home prices in Island Park
Home prices in Island Park vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Island Park
- Shell Creek Park — Town of Hempstead waterfront park in the village.
- Masone Beach — village beach on the bay.
- The village's marinas and canals.
- Waterfront restaurants and bars.
- Nearby Long Beach boardwalk and ocean beaches (adjacent).
Commuting from Island Park
- LIRR Long Beach Branch; Island Park station in the village (per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026).
- Typical weekday trip to Penn Station: approximately 45–55 minutes (approximate).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~40–50 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Island Park FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Island Park, NY?
Home prices in Island Park vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Island Park, NY?
LIRR Long Beach Branch; Island Park station in the village (per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.