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Moving to Mineola, NY
$754,000Median listing price
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About Mineola
Mineola calls itself "The Friendly Village" — and it's also the county seat of Nassau County, home to the county courthouse and government offices. The village spans about 1.85 square miles in the Town of North Hempstead with a population around 21,000 (2023 ACS via USAHouses).
Home prices in Mineola
The median listing price in Mineola is $754,000.
Top places in Mineola
- Mineola Memorial Park and Memorial Library — village green and library.
- The county courthouse and government complex — Mineola is Nassau's county seat.
- Downtown dining and shops around Mineola Boulevard and Jericho Turnpike.
- Mineola Diner — a local landmark.
- Willis Avenue corridor — restaurants and retail.
- NYU Langone Winthrop Hospital campus (landmark anchor, not a destination).
Commuting from Mineola
- Long Island Rail Road Main Line station in the heart of the village — one of the LIRR's busiest stops; trains run every 10–20 minutes on the Huntington, Ronkonkoma, and Oyster Bay branch routes (after the Third Track expansion).
- Typical train time to New York Penn Station: approximately 39–40 minutes direct (Rome2Rio; longislandhub ~38 min).
- Approximate drive to Manhattan: ~30 minutes (no-traffic routing; longer with traffic).
Schools in Mineola
Public schools: Mineola 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.
Mineola FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mineola, NY?
The median listing price in Mineola is $754,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Mineola, NY?
Long Island Rail Road Main Line station in the heart of the village — one of the LIRR's busiest stops; trains run every 10–20 minutes on the Huntington, Ronkonkoma, and Oyster Bay branch routes (after the Third Track expansion). - Which school district serves Mineola, NY?
Mineola is served by Mineola Union Free School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.