Munsey Park is a small incorporated village (about 0.52 square miles, ~2,800 residents per 2021-2023 Census estimates) in the Town of North Hempstead, just north of the Manhasset LIRR station. It has a distinctive origin story: the Metropolitan Museum of Art hired architects in the late 1920s to design the village's original homes in traditional American styles that the community calls "Early Americana" — mostly Colonial revivals with slate roofs, plus a few Tudors (per homes.com).
The median listing price in Munsey Park is $1,998,500.
Top places in Munsey Park
The "Early Americana" streetscapes — Colonial and Tudor homes with slate roofs.
The village gateways (Copley Road, Park Avenue) — brick entrance piers.
Munsey Park Elementary School grounds.
Manhasset village center — dining and shops minutes south.
Nearby Americana Manhasset shopping (just outside the village, in Manhasset).
Port Washington waterfront (one LIRR stop north).
Commuting from Munsey Park
Long Island Rail Road Port Washington Branch via Manhasset station, just south of the village — direct service, no transfer.
Typical train time to New York Penn Station: approximately 40 minutes direct (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
Approximate drive to Manhattan: ~32 minutes (no-traffic routing; longer with traffic).
Schools in Munsey Park
Public schools: Manhasset 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.
Munsey Park FAQs
What is the housing market like in Munsey Park, NY? The median listing price in Munsey Park is $1,998,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
How is the commute from Munsey Park, NY? Long Island Rail Road Port Washington Branch via Manhasset station, just south of the village — direct service, no transfer.
Which school district serves Munsey Park, NY? Munsey Park is served by Manhasset Union Free School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
