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Moving to Matinecock, NY
About Matinecock
Matinecock is a tiny Gold Coast village in the Town of Oyster Bay — about 2.7 square miles and just ~285 single-family homes (2020 population 833, per Wikipedia's Nassau County page). Incorporated in 1928, it's nearly entirely zoned single-family residential with a 5-acre minimum, keeping the estate-like atmosphere intact; a village zoning moratorium has preserved that character (per homes.com).
Home prices in Matinecock
The median listing price in Matinecock is $5,237,500.
Top places in Matinecock
- Piping Rock Club — nationally ranked golf, tennis, pickleball, and a beach club with a pool house at the heart of the neighborhood.
- Cushman Woods and area preserves — acres of wooded hiking trails.
- The village's estate streets — gated 5-acre properties along Chicken Valley Road and Piping Rock Road.
- Locust Valley village center — dining and shops minutes away.
- Matinecock's preserved natural areas — the Francis Ponds headwaters on the village's eastern border.
Commuting from Matinecock
- Long Island Rail Road Oyster Bay Branch; Locust Valley station is the nearest station, roughly 1 mile from the village (at Birch Hill Road and Piping Rock Road, per MTA).
- Typical train time to New York Penn Station: approximately 1h 55m including a transfer at Jamaica (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026) — this is a low-frequency diesel branch, not an electrified express route.
- Approximate drive to Manhattan: ~46 minutes (approximate; no-traffic routing ~46 min; longer with traffic).
Schools in Matinecock
Public schools: Locust Valley Central 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.
Matinecock FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Matinecock, NY?
The median listing price in Matinecock is $5,237,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Matinecock, NY?
Long Island Rail Road Oyster Bay Branch; Locust Valley station is the nearest station, roughly 1 mile from the village (at Birch Hill Road and Piping Rock Road, per MTA). - Which school district serves Matinecock, NY?
Matinecock is served by Locust Valley Central School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.