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Is Clearview Village safe?

Oyster Bay, New York · safety score updated nightly

93out of 100

Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.

VibeLoco rates Clearview Village as “Go”.

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Gogo's take on Clearview Village

“Go. Clearview Village is an exceptionally safe, quiet residential community within the Town of Oyster Bay. Violent crime is virtually nonexistent, and the neighborhood provides a very secure, family-friendly suburban environment.”

About the area

Clearview Village is a well-maintained residential enclave located in Plainview within Nassau County's Town of Oyster Bay. Dominated by co-op garden apartments and surrounding single-family homes, the area offers a classic Long Island suburban lifestyle. It caters primarily to local residents and visitors enjoying nearby parks and commercial corridors.

  • Quiet Suburban
  • Family-Friendly
  • Well-Manicured
  • Car-Dependent

Walking and biking in Clearview Village

Walk score: 44/100 · Bike score: 42/100

There are no municipal bike-share stations or dedicated bike lanes in the village, though low-traffic residential streets are safe for cycling and connect easily to the Bethpage Bikeway a short ride away.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • Violent and property crime rates are among the lowest in New York State.
  • Strong socioeconomic stability with area median household incomes exceeding $140,000 and low poverty.
  • Well-maintained properties and communal grounds managed through active residential associations.

Cons

  • High car dependency makes getting around without a vehicle inconvenient.
  • Exclusively residential atmosphere with zero nightlife and limited walkable attractions.
  • Isolated reports of suburban opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle trespass.

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Clearview Village or the surrounding residential sections of Oyster Bay.

What Clearview Village is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Peaceful and active with residents heading to work, walking dogs, or exercising along residential streets in complete safety.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
Calm and quiet with occasional pedestrian traffic and school-related activity across neighborhood lanes.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Quiet suburban environment where residents return home; streets remain exceptionally safe for evening strolls.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Very dark and largely deserted, but remains secure and peaceful with virtually no late-night disturbances.

Transit, parking and getting around

Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) serves the broader area via local bus routes along major corridors like Old Country Road. The nearest Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train stations are Bethpage and Hicksville, both roughly a 5-to-10-minute drive away.

Parking is very easy, featuring designated community lots for complex residents and ample free curbside parking along adjacent residential side streets.

Things to do in Clearview Village

  • Enjoy the outdoor pool, tennis courts, and walking paths at Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park.
  • Take a short drive to explore 19th-century living history at the nearby Old Bethpage Village Restoration.
  • Shop and dine along the lively South Oyster Bay Road commercial corridor.

Local favorites

  • Iavarone Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (680)
    Popular local eatery and market serving authentic Italian classics, wood-fired pizza, and gourmet pantry staples.
  • Plainview Diner · Diner · 4.3★ (1450)
    Stalwart Long Island diner dishing out hearty portions of classic comfort food and all-day breakfast.
  • Trio Hardware · Hardware Store · 4.8★ (420)
    Beloved family-owned neighborhood hardware store known for exceptional customer service and specialty items.

Neighborhoods near Clearview Village

More: all Oyster Bay neighborhoods · safest neighborhoods in New York

Common questions about Clearview Village

Is Clearview Village safe to walk at night?

Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.

Is Clearview Village a good place to live?

On safety, Clearview Village scores 93/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.

How walkable is Clearview Village?

Walk score 44/100 and bike score 42/100. Most trips need a car.

Which areas near Clearview Village are safer?

Birchwood at Jericho (96), The Hamlet on Olde Oyster Bay (96), Pickwick Homes at Syosset (94) score higher nearby.

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