Baxter Estates, New York | |
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| Incorporated Village of Baxter Estates | |
 Baxter Estates Village Hall in 2021 | |
| Nicknames: VBE; VOBE | |
 Location inNassau County and the state ofNew York | |
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| Coordinates:40°50′2″N73°41′43″W / 40.83389°N 73.69528°W /40.83389; -73.69528 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | North Hempstead |
| Incorporated | 1931 |
| Named after | The Baxter family |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nora Haagenson |
| • Deputy Mayor | Charles Comer |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 991 |
| • Density | 5,430.7/sq mi (2,096.79/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | Baxter Estatesian Port Washingtonian |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 11050 (Port Washington) |
| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-04803 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0943176 |
| Website | baxterestates |
Baxter Estates is avillage inNassau County, on theNorth Shore ofLong Island, inNew York, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Port Washington area, which is anchored byPort Washington. The population was 991 at the time of the 2020 census.[2]
TheIncorporated Village of Baxter Estates is located on theCow Neck Peninsula, within theTown of North Hempstead, and is recognized as aTree City USA.[3]
What is now Baxter Estates was originally inhabited by theMatinecockNative Americans, and there is evidence that a Matinecockwigwam village within its territory once existed in the vicinity of Baxter Pond.[4][5] European colonists eventually settled in the area during the mid-17th century, after purchasing the land on the Cow Neck Peninsula from the Matinecocks in 1644.[4]
In 1673, John Betts and Robert Hutchings built thehomestead settlement of "Cow Neck" within present-day Baxter Estates.[4] Located at the corner of Central Drive andShore Road, overlookingManhasset Bay, the property – also known as theBaxter Homestead – was purchased by Oliver Baxter around 1741.[5][6]Hessian troops were quartered on this property – also known as theBaxter Homestead – during theAmerican Revolutionary War.[4][7]
In 1895, Port Washington's first public library was established in the Baxter Homestead.[7][8] The Port Washington Public Library would eventually move to what is now thePolish American Museum inunincorporated Port Washington, before moving to its current location along the north side of Main Street; this facility is located within Baxter Estates.[8][9][10]
In 1931, Baxter Estates incorporated as a village in order to retain home rule, after Port Washington proposed incorporating as a city and absorbing the territory – about the same time as nearbyFlower Hill, which similarly wished to remain independent from the then-proposed City of Port Washington.[4] The residents of Baxter Estates were also concerned about the possibility ofVillage of Manorhaven annexing their neighborhood, further prompting their decision, after a movement to extend that village's territory further east – including the Port Washington Terrace and Hicksville neighborhoods, and what is now theVillage of Port Washington North and the adjacent Morewood Oaks neighborhood – was made; Manorhaven ultimately never absorbed those areas.[11]
In 2010, the Village of Baxter Estates opened the present Baxter Estates Village Hall on Main Street, replacing the former facility – originally built in the 1950s – at the corner of Shore Road and Harbor Road.[12][13][14][15] This new facility, which overlooks Manhasset Bay, is located adjacent to Sunset Park and consists of multiple floors; the village occupies the lower level and leases the space above it to businesses.[12][13][16]
On February 5, 2017, the Baxter Homestead was destroyed in a major fire while its owner, Sabrina Wu, was in the process of submitting plans to demolish it.[7][17][18] This raised suspicion that the blaze was intentionally set, and an investigation was executed.[7][17][18][19] The cause of the fire has not determined.[19]
In 2024, the village secured a $7.7 million grant from New York state for repairs to the seawall along Shore Road, adjacent to the Baxter Estates Village Beach.[20][21][22] The project will additionally see the construction of improved recreational facilities – including a boardwalk over the water, directly linking Bay Walk Park inPort Washington North withSunset Park in Baxter Estates.[20][23] The plan – including the boardwalk over Manhasset Bay – were approved by the Town of North Hempstead later that year.[24]
The village is named for the Baxter family – a prominent local family which owned a significant amount of land in the area – including the former homestead at the corner of Central Drive and Shore Road.[4][6] The Baxters – who were shipbuilders,whalers, and sea captains – retained this property until the 19th century.[4][6]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), all land.[25]
Additionally, Baxter Estates is located on the western portion of theCow Neck Peninsula, roughly midway between its southern base and northern tip.[9]
Like the rest of Long Island'sNorth Shore, Baxter Estates is situated on aterminal moraine, known as theHarbor Hill Moraine.[26][27] This moraine was formed byglaciers during theWisconsin Glacial Episode, and is named forHarbor Hill in Roslyn; Harbor Hill is the highest geographic point in Nassau County.[26][27]
According to theUnited States Environmental Protection Agency and theUnited States Geological Survey, the highest point in Baxter Estates is located on Hilltop Road, at an elevation of 113 feet (34 m), and the lowest point is Manhasset Bay, which is atsea level.[28][29]
Baxter Estates is located within theManhasset BayWatershed, which, in turn, is located within the largerLong Island Sound/Atlantic Ocean Watershed.[30][28][31]
Baxter Estates has ahumid subtropical climate (Cfa), bordering on a hot-summerhumid continental climate (Dfa). Average monthly temperatures in the village range from 33.0 °F in January to 75.9 °F in July.[32]
| Climate data for Baxter Estates, New York, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 71 (22) | 73 (23) | 87 (31) | 94 (34) | 96 (36) | 101 (38) | 108 (42) | 105 (41) | 97 (36) | 89 (32) | 83 (28) | 76 (24) | 108 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39.8 (4.3) | 41.9 (5.5) | 48.7 (9.3) | 59.7 (15.4) | 69.4 (20.8) | 78.6 (25.9) | 84.0 (28.9) | 82.6 (28.1) | 76.4 (24.7) | 65.2 (18.4) | 54.5 (12.5) | 45.0 (7.2) | 62.2 (16.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 33.0 (0.6) | 34.5 (1.4) | 41.0 (5.0) | 51.2 (10.7) | 60.8 (16.0) | 70.2 (21.2) | 75.9 (24.4) | 74.8 (23.8) | 68.3 (20.2) | 57.3 (14.1) | 47.1 (8.4) | 38.6 (3.7) | 54.4 (12.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 26.1 (−3.3) | 27.1 (−2.7) | 33.2 (0.7) | 42.6 (5.9) | 52.2 (11.2) | 61.8 (16.6) | 67.8 (19.9) | 66.9 (19.4) | 60.3 (15.7) | 49.5 (9.7) | 39.8 (4.3) | 32.1 (0.1) | 46.6 (8.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −4 (−20) | −5 (−21) | 5 (−15) | 13 (−11) | 34 (1) | 43 (6) | 50 (10) | 46 (8) | 38 (3) | 27 (−3) | 18 (−8) | −2 (−19) | −5 (−21) |
| Averageprecipitation inches (mm) | 3.86 (98) | 3.06 (78) | 4.30 (109) | 4.02 (102) | 3.75 (95) | 4.31 (109) | 4.06 (103) | 4.33 (110) | 4.22 (107) | 4.20 (107) | 3.42 (87) | 4.31 (109) | 47.84 (1,214) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 1.85 (4.7) | 7.8 (20) | 3.7 (9.4) | 0.3 (0.76) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0.2 (0.51) | 5.7 (14) | 19.55 (49.37) |
| Averagerelative humidity (%) | 73 | 75 | 72 | 72 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 75 | 73 |
| Averagedew point °F (°C) | 22.0 (−5.6) | 22.3 (−5.4) | 27.3 (−2.6) | 37.0 (2.8) | 48.2 (9.0) | 58.9 (14.9) | 64.4 (18.0) | 64.2 (17.9) | 58.1 (14.5) | 47.2 (8.4) | 36.5 (2.5) | 27.9 (−2.3) | 42.8 (6.0) |
| Mean monthlysunshine hours | 177 | 153 | 172 | 167 | 202 | 213 | 237 | 241 | 215 | 190 | 210 | 171 | 2,348 |
| Mean dailydaylight hours | 9.6 | 10.7 | 12.0 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 | 12.2 |
| Averageultraviolet index | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Source 1: NOAA, PRISM, The Weather Channel (temperatures, average dew points, and average precipitation)[33][34] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Weather Spark (all other data)[35] | |||||||||||||
According to theUnited States Department of Agriculture, the village is located withinhardiness zone 7b.[36]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1940 | 760 | — | |
| 1950 | 862 | 13.4% | |
| 1960 | 932 | 8.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,026 | 10.1% | |
| 1980 | 911 | −11.2% | |
| 1990 | 961 | 5.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,006 | 4.7% | |
| 2010 | 999 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 991 | −0.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,006 | [37] | 1.5% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[38] | |||
As of thecensus of 2020, there were 991 people residing in the village.[39][40] The racial makeup of the village was 71.2%White alone, 0.8%African American, 5.8%Asian, 0.1%Native American, 0.2% fromother races, and 3.4% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 18.5% of the population.
As of the census of 2010, there were 999 people residing in the village.[39][40] The racial makeup of the village was 81.08% White, 1.30% African American, 6.01% Asian, 3.50% from other races, and 7.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.82% of the population.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,006 people, 376 households, and 262 families residing in the village.[39] The population density was 5,574.4 inhabitants per square mile (2,152.3/km2). There were 386 housing units at an average density of 2,138.9 per square mile (825.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 84.00% White, 2.68% African American, 0.10% Native American, 7.16% Asian, 3.98% from other races, and 2.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.61% of the population.
There were 376 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% weremarried couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.21.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $84,592, and the median income for a family was $111,074. Males had a median income of $56,250 versus $51,250 for females. Theper capita income for the village was $44,718. About 3.0% of families and 4.7% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
As of July 2025, the Mayor of Baxter Estates is Nora Haagenson, the Deputy Mayor is Charles Comer, and the Village Trustees are Charles Comer, Alice M. Peckelis, Maria Branco and Alexander Price.[41]
Baxter Estates is located in the Town of North Hempstead's 6th council district, which as of July 2025 is represented in theNorth Hempstead Town Council by Mariann Dalimonte (D –Port Washington).[42]
Baxter Estates is located in Nassau County's 11th Legislative district, which as of July 2025 is represented in theNassau County Legislature by Delia DiRiggi-Whitton (D–Glen Cove).[9][43]
Baxter Estates is located within theNew York State Assembly's16th State Assembly district, which as of July 2025 is represented byDaniel J. Norber (R–Great Neck).[9][44][45]
Baxter Estates is located in theNew York State Senate's7th State Senate district, which as of July 2025 is represented byJack M. Martins (R–Old Westbury).[9][46]
Baxter Estates is located inNew York's 3rd congressional district, which as of July 2025 is represented byThomas R. Suozzi (D–Glen Cove).[9]
Like the rest of New York, Baxter Estates is represented in theUnited States Senate byCharles E. Schumer (D) andKirsten Gillibrand (D).[47]
In the 2024 United States presidential election, the majority of Baxter Estates voters voted forKamala D. Harris (D).[48][49][50] Harris carried the village by roughly 67% of the hamlet's vote, whileDonald J. Trump (R) received approximately 32% of the remaining votes.[48]
There are multiple parks and recreational facilities located within Baxter Estates.[9] Major parks include:
The Village of Baxter Estates is located entirely within the boundaries of thePort Washington Union Free School District.[9][51] As such, all children who reside within Baxter Estates and attend public schools go to Port Washington's schools.[9][51]
Baxter Estates is located within the boundaries of the Port Washington Library District, which is served by the Port Washington Public Library.[9]
Additionally, the Port Washington Public Library is located within Baxter Estates.[9]
Major roads in Baxter Estates includeCentral Drive (CR C36),Main Street, andShore Road (CR E25).[9]
Additionally, thePort Washington Parking District operates multiple multiplemunicipal parking fields within Baxter Estates, in addition to all on-streetmetered parking located within the village.[9][52]
As of July 2025, Baxter Estates is served by then23 bus route, which is operated byNassau Inter-County Express.[53] NICE'sPort Washington Shuttle also passes through the village.[53]
National Grid USA providesnatural gas to homes and businesses that are hooked up to natural gas lines in Baxter Estates.[54][55]
PSEG Long Island provides power to all homes and businesses within Baxter Estates, on behalf of theLong Island Power Authority.[54][56][57]
Baxter Estates is located within thePort Washington Water Pollution Control District, which operates thesanitary sewer system serving the village.[9][58]
Baxter Estates is located within the boundaries of thePort Washington Water District, which provides the entirety of the village with water.[9]
No hospitals are located within Baxter Estates.[9] The nearest hospital isSt. Francis Hospital, located in nearbyFlower Hill.[9][59]
The Village of Baxter Estates, in its entirety, is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Port Washington Fire District.[9][60]
The Village of Baxter Estates is served by thePort Washington Police District.[9][61][62]
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