Is Flower Hill (North Hempstead) safe?
North Hempstead, New York · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Flower Hill (North Hempstead) as “Go”.
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Gogo's take on Flower Hill (North Hempstead)
“Go. Flower Hill is an exceptionally safe, affluent, and tranquil residential village on Long Island's North Shore. Violent crime is virtually nonexistent, and visitors have no meaningful safety concerns walking around day or night.”
About the area
Flower Hill is an upscale suburban village within the Town of North Hempstead, characterized by rolling hills, expansive manicured lawns, and quiet tree-lined streets. While primarily a quiet residential enclave, it offers pleasant neighborhood parks and direct proximity to bustling retail and dining corridors along Northern Boulevard and nearby Manhasset and Port Washington.
- Affluent Suburb
- Quiet & Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Flower Hill (North Hempstead)
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no public bike-share systems or dedicated bike lanes in Flower Hill; cycling is restricted to shared residential roadways with rolling terrain.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in New York State and the nation
- Median household income exceeds $220,000 with a poverty rate below 2.5%
- Extremely well-maintained single-family housing stock and high homeownership rate (>92%)
- Proximity to high-end medical care at St. Francis Hospital located right on its border
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with minimal commercial amenities inside the village interior
- Occasional opportunistic overnight vehicle break-ins and luxury car thefts
- Narrow residential roads often lack continuous sidewalks or street lighting
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and encampments are not present in Flower Hill. Social support services and emergency shelters are located in broader Nassau County hubs.
What Flower Hill (North Hempstead) is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with residents jogging, walking dogs, or commuting along quiet residential avenues.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with light suburban traffic, school buses, and landscapers servicing homes.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential stillness settles over the village with zero street-level safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and tranquil; safe to traverse though headlights or flashlights are advisable due to sparse street lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit inside the village is minimal; Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus routes n20H and n21 skirt Northern Boulevard and Port Washington Boulevard, while the nearby LIRR Manhasset and Port Washington stations are a 5-to-10-minute drive away.
Parking is exceptionally easy with ample private driveways and unrestricted daytime street parking on most village roads, though overnight on-street parking regulations apply.
Things to do in Flower Hill (North Hempstead)
- Stroll the paved walking trails and basketball courts at Flower Hill Village Park
- Explore the boutique shopping and luxury brands nearby at the Americana Manhasset
- Tour the historic grounds and arboretum at the nearby Leeds Pond Preserve in Plandome Manor
Local favorites
- St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center · Medical Center · 4.1★ (1150)Nationally recognized cardiac care center and major medical facility anchoring the village's western edge.
- Trattoria Diane · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (320)Beloved neighborhood trattoria nearby in Roslyn serving refined rustic Italian classics.
- Cipollini Trattoria & Bar · Italian Restaurant · 4.2★ (1280)Chic and lively dining destination located just outside Flower Hill at Americana Manhasset.
Neighborhoods near Flower Hill (North Hempstead)
- South Strathmore · North Hempstead95
- South Glenwood Landing · North Hempstead91
- Strathmore (North Hempstead) · North Hempstead94
- Plandome · North Hempstead96
- Roslyn Landing · North Hempstead94
- Beacon Hill (North Hempstead) · North Hempstead91
More: all North Hempstead neighborhoods · safest neighborhoods in New York
Common questions about Flower Hill (North Hempstead)
Is Flower Hill (North Hempstead) safe to walk at night?
Generally yes — use the same awareness you would anywhere after dark.
Is Flower Hill (North Hempstead) a good place to live?
On safety, Flower Hill (North Hempstead) scores 94/100 — safer than most of the areas we score, which is a good start for anyone looking to live here.
How walkable is Flower Hill (North Hempstead)?
Walk score 32/100 and bike score 34/100. Most trips need a car.
Which areas near Flower Hill (North Hempstead) are safer?
Plandome (96), South Strathmore (95) score higher nearby.
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