Searingtown, New York facts for kids
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Searingtown, New York
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A welcome sign to Searingtown at the intersection of Herricks, Shelter Rock, and Searingtown Roads.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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 Searingtown, New York
Location in Long Island
Searingtown, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | North Hempstead |
| Named for | The Searing family |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,044 |
| • Density | 5,412.02/sq mi (2,090.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-66102 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0964742 |
Searingtown is a small community called a hamlet in Nassau County, New York. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area the government uses to collect population information. Searingtown is located on Long Island and is part of the larger Roslyn area.
In 2020, about 5,044 people lived in Searingtown. The community uses two different zip codes, one for Roslyn and one for Albertson.
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History of Searingtown
The first Searingtown Methodist Church opened its doors way back in 1788. This historic church was built on I.U. Willets Road. Some parts of the original building are still there today. Even though the church is still in its first spot, it is now considered to be in the nearby community of Albertson.
Where is Searingtown Located?
Searingtown is located at coordinates 40°46′21″N 73°39′30″W / 40.77250°N 73.65833°W. It covers an area of about 0.9 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water within its borders.
Who Lives in Searingtown?
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In 2000, there were 5,034 people living in Searingtown. About 1,582 households and 1,430 families made their homes here. The population density was about 5,473 people per square mile.
Most people in Searingtown were White (69.77%), and a large group were Asian (25.86%). About 2.86% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (41.9%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (83.1%) were married couples. The average household had 3.18 people, and the average family had 3.37 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 26.8% were under 18, and 16.2% were 65 or older. The average age in Searingtown was 42 years old.
Schools in Searingtown
Searingtown is part of the Herricks Union Free School District. This means that all public school students living in Searingtown attend schools in this district.
Several schools operated by the Herricks Union Free School District are located right within Searingtown:
- Searingtown Elementary School
- Herricks Middle School
- Herricks High School
How People Get Around in Searingtown
Roads in Searingtown
A small part of the Northern State Parkway runs along the northern edge of Searingtown. The old Long Island Motor Parkway, which was a famous road from the past, also used to go through the hamlet.
Other important roads in Searingtown include I.U. Willets Road, Searingtown Road, Shelter Rock Road, and Willis Avenue.
Train Stations Near Searingtown
There are no train lines that go directly through Searingtown. However, residents can use nearby Long Island Rail Road stations. These include Manhasset (on the Port Washington Branch), New Hyde Park (on the Main Line), and Albertson (on the Oyster Bay Branch).
Bus Services in Searingtown
The n23 bus route runs along Willis Avenue, which is on the eastern side of Searingtown. This bus service is provided by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE).
Utilities and Services
Natural Gas
National Grid USA supplies natural gas to homes and businesses in Searingtown that are connected to gas lines.
Electricity
PSEG Long Island provides electricity to all homes and businesses throughout Searingtown. An interesting fact is that the old right-of-way (the path) of the former Motor Parkway is now used for a power line that runs through the area.
Sewage System
All of Searingtown is connected to sanitary sewers. These sewers are part of the Nassau County Sewage District, which collects and treats the wastewater from the community.
Water Supply
Most of Searingtown gets its water from the Albertson Water District. However, the southern part of the hamlet is served by the Garden City Park Water District.
See also
In Spanish: Searingtown para niños
