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Is Plandome Manor safe?

North Hempstead, New York · safety score updated nightly

96out of 100

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

VibeLoco rates Plandome Manor as “Go”.

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Gogo's take on Plandome Manor

“Go. Plandome Manor is an exceptionally safe, serene, and affluent residential village on Long Island's Gold Coast. While it offers minimal commercial activity or tourist attractions within its immediate boundaries, visitors seeking quiet waterfront scenery and manicured suburban streets will experience virtually no safety concerns.”

About the area

Plandome Manor is a picturesque, incorporated residential village tucked along Manhasset Bay and Leeds Pond in the Town of North Hempstead. Dominated by historic estates, leafy cul-de-sacs, and waterfront vistas, it functions almost entirely as a peaceful sanctuary for commuters and families.

  • Quiet & Exclusive
  • Tree-Lined Waterfront
  • Affluent Suburb
  • Car-Dependent

Walking and biking in Plandome Manor

Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100

There are no dedicated bike lanes, municipal bike-share programs, or formal trail networks within village limits, making cycling strictly road-based on hilly suburban streets.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • Violent crime rates are near zero, ranking among the safest municipalities in the state
  • Extremely affluent community with median household incomes well exceeding $250,000 and negligible poverty
  • Well-maintained properties, high homeownership rates, and rigorous Nassau County Police Department coverage
  • Pleasant scenic views overlooking Leeds Pond and Manhasset Bay

Cons

  • Virtually no commercial amenities or dining within village limits, requiring trips to adjacent Port Washington or Manhasset
  • High car-dependency with narrow roads and lack of sidewalks along major thoroughfares like North Plandome Road
  • Occasional high-end vehicle break-ins and property theft reported across the broader peninsula

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not present in Plandome Manor. There are no shelters, encampments, or panhandling activities within the village.

What Plandome Manor is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Peaceful and serene with light commuter traffic toward the LIRR station and occasional joggers along residential streets.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
Calm and quiet with pristine residential surroundings and virtually no pedestrian foot traffic.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Quiet residential winding roads with low lighting; completely safe though low visibility requires caution if walking without sidewalks.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Extremely quiet and dark with minimal vehicular traffic; highly secure with frequent local police patrols.

Transit, parking and getting around

Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) service is accessible via the nearby Plandome Station on the Port Washington Branch, providing direct service to Manhattan's Penn Station and Grand Central Madison. Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus lines run along nearby corridors in Manhasset and Port Washington.

Almost all parking is residential driveway parking; street parking on narrow village lanes is heavily restricted or permit-only, particularly near the train station and waterfront.

Things to do in Plandome Manor

  • Stroll along the edge of Leeds Pond and observe coastal birdlife
  • Take a scenic drive or walk through historic, tree-lined waterfront residential lanes
  • Visit the adjacent Leeds Pond Preserve and Science Museum of Long Island right on the village border

Local favorites

  • Science Museum of Long Island · Science Museum & Nature Center · 4.5★ (110)
    An educational activity center set within the historic Leeds Pond Preserve adjacent to Plandome Manor.
  • Louie's Prime Steak & Seafood · Seafood & Steak Restaurant · 4.4★ (1820)
    A nearby historic waterfront dining staple located just up Manhasset Bay in Port Washington.
  • Buttercooky Bakery · Bakery · 4.6★ (1410)
    Renowned North Shore bakery located just minutes away in neighboring Manhasset offering artisanal pastries and cakes.

Neighborhoods near Plandome Manor

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Common questions about Plandome Manor

Is Plandome Manor safe to walk at night?

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

Is Plandome Manor a good place to live?

On safety, Plandome Manor 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 Plandome Manor?

Walk score 18/100 and bike score 24/100. Most trips need a car.

Which areas near Plandome Manor are safer?

Plandome Manor scores as high as or higher than its closest neighbors.

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