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About Malverne
Malverne is a small incorporated village in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, about 20 miles east of Manhattan (2020 population 8,485, per Wikipedia's Nassau County page). It's a classic postwar Long Island suburb of capes and colonials with its own village government, police, and a tiny walkable village center on Hempstead Avenue.
Home prices in Malverne
The median listing price in Malverne is $799,000.
Top places in Malverne
- Malverne Village Hall / the former LIRR station house — the village's landmark, just north of the platform (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Malverne LIRR station — the single-track West Hempstead Branch stop on Hempstead Avenue (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Village center on Hempstead Avenue — small shops and restaurants (the Malverne Merchants strip).
- Firefighter's Memorial Park — baseball, football, playground.
- Tanglewood Preserve — pond with boating and fishing (shown in the Commons photo of Motts Creek nearby).
- Halls Pond Park — trails and playground.
- Westwood Park — trails and multi-purpose field.
- Chester A. Reese Veterans Memorial Park — village park by the LIRR station.
Commuting from Malverne
- Long Island Rail Road West Hempstead Branch; Malverne station is in the village (the historic station house is now the village hall), with Westwood station also serving the village (per LIRR/the-subwaynut station pages).
- Typical train time to Grand Central Terminal: approximately 41–42 minutes (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Manhattan: ~34–37 minutes (approximate; no-traffic routing ~34 min; longer with traffic).
Schools in Malverne
Public schools: Malverne 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.
Malverne FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Malverne, NY?
The median listing price in Malverne is $799,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Malverne, NY?
Long Island Rail Road West Hempstead Branch; Malverne station is in the village (the historic station house is now the village hall), with Westwood station also serving the village (per LIRR/the-subwaynut station pages). - Which school district serves Malverne, NY?
Malverne is served by Malverne 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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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.