Old Westbury Real Estate

Life On The Island

How Large Is Long Island?

Long Island’s name is well given as it is the largest and the longest island in the contiguous United States. Located just 0.35 miles off the bustling Manhattan Island, Long Island stretches for 118 miles eastwards, encompassing 1041 square miles of diverse landscape (making it larger than the state of Rhode Island in terms of land area!).

Nassau County and Suffolk County encompass a majority of the Island. Long Island features the iconic Montauk Point at its eastern border, with its western border connecting it to NY Harbor.

The real estate market fluctuates, but the island’s property valuations have held steady in a markedly positive trend. While serving as an exclusive residence as well as a sound investment, your Nassau or Suffolk County home is also within a desirable distance from NYC.

The Big Apple’s economy is booming and diversifying. As the financial industry continues to find unprecedented stability in this decade as well as the rise of NYC’s technology scene, large companies are constantly moving into NYC. Ultimately, the combination of a luxurious lifestyle with the opportunity of doing business in NYC makes this island the place to live.

Climate

The Island has long summers with a few hot days, a mild fall and cool winters with a bit of snow and rain, followed by a mild spring. In addition, the climate is quite humid but the cooler temperatures of the Atlantic Ocean help keep local weather mild during spring and fall.

The geography also gives residents access to some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in America. Plan a weekend trip and visit the many historical landmarks, golf courses, vineyards and idyllic retreats on the island.

Travel Options

Old Westbury’s close proximity to Manhattan and the other boroughs of NYC make it a desirable residential location. Homeowners have the option to choose from the LIRR, MTA buses and NYC Subways to commute from Nassau and Suffolk Counties. There are 5 expressways that traverse through the Island, with the LIE, or I-495, providing a connection along the entire length of the Island.

The island is extremely well connected by air as well. JFK Airport is one of the largest international airports in the world, offering direct flights across the globe. Situated in the county of Queens, it is the busiest international point of entry to the US. Also located in Queens is LaGuardia Airport. LGA is one of the busiest domestic airports in the US, serving as the primary domestic point of entry to NYC along with Newark Airport in New Jersey. 

A ferry operates between cities in New York and Connecticut. The Ferries connect the two through the LI Sound estuary. Ferries operate from multiple locations during multiple times of the day.

 

Education and School District

Westbury School District has one of the best school systems in the US, in the Nassau County High School system. Old Westbury is served by three school districts: Jericho Union Free School District, East Williston Union Free School District, and Westbury Union Free School District. Many of the best US private schools are based on the Island as well. 

Learn more about Jericho High School

The island also hosts numerous universities. The City University of NY (CUNY) and the State University of NY (SUNY) have a number of colleges and schools within their system. Private universities like the NY Institute of Technology and LI University have campuses locally, as a result providing residents with ample higher educational opportunities near their homes.

A home in Old Westbury is the ideal place to foster young minds and older, while also offering a relaxed environment. Our portfolio contains everything from classic homes to the custom built new construction. Old Westbury truly offers everything for you and your family.