Is Country Pointe at Plainview safe?
Oyster Bay, New York · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Country Pointe at Plainview as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Country Pointe at Plainview
“Go. Country Pointe at Plainview is an exceptionally safe, upscale master-planned community and shopping plaza in suburban Nassau County. Visitors and residents experience virtually non-existent violent crime and well-maintained private infrastructure.”
About the area
Country Pointe at Plainview is a modern luxury development featuring condominiums, townhomes, and a bustling retail village center anchored by high-end dining and grocery shopping. Located in the Town of Oyster Bay, it offers a manicured, quiet suburban environment with high standards of municipal and private security.
- Master-Planned
- Suburban Luxury
- Upscale Dining
- Peaceful
Walking and biking in Country Pointe at Plainview
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 44/100
There is no municipal bike-share program available; cycling is pleasant within the internal development roads but limited on surrounding high-speed arterial roads like Round Swamp Road.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates compared to national and state averages
- High household income levels exceeding $160,000 with pristine infrastructure and low vacancy
- Modern, well-lit sidewalks and private security patrols throughout the complex
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent for regional transit and travel outside the development
- High local cost of living and expensive commercial retail options
- Limited late-night commercial activity and restricted access to gated residential areas
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in or around this master-planned development.
What Country Pointe at Plainview is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, dog walking, and grabbing coffee at the retail center.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy suburban flow around the shops and grocery stores with zero pedestrian safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Lively dining crowds around the village center with well-lit public plazas and safe parking lots.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very quiet and secure with minimal foot traffic and dedicated on-site patrols.
Transit, parking and getting around
NICE Bus (Nassau Inter-County Express) provides limited regional bus service along Old Country Road, but the nearest Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train stations are Bethpage and Hicksville, both roughly 10-15 minutes away by car.
Surface parking is abundant, free, and well-maintained in the retail plaza, with ample private assigned parking and garages for residents.
Things to do in Country Pointe at Plainview
- Shop and pick up specialty groceries at the sprawling ShopRite of Country Pointe
- Dine outdoors at the modern village center restaurants along the central promenade
- Take a short drive to nearby Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park for tennis and trails
Local favorites
- ShopRite of Country Pointe · Supermarket · 4.5★ (1820)A massive, upscale grocery store featuring hot bars, a bakery, and specialty departments.
- The Shed Restaurant Plainview · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (1150)Popular brunch and dinner destination offering comfort food, craft cocktails, and patio seating.
- Anthony Scotto's One10 Modern Italian Steakhouse · Steakhouse · 4.4★ (1420)Sleek and vibrant Italian steakhouse serving prime meats, pasta, and fine wines nearby on Broadhollow Rd.
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Common questions about Country Pointe at Plainview
Is Country Pointe at Plainview safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Country Pointe at Plainview a good place to live?
On safety, Country Pointe at Plainview scores 96/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Country Pointe at Plainview?
Walk score 52/100 and bike score 44/100. Some errands can be done on foot.
Which areas near Country Pointe at Plainview are safer?
Country Pointe at Plainview scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.
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