10 Wealthiest Neighborhoods in New York

10) Hewlett Bay Park, New York

Hewlett Bay Park is a Nassau County neighborhood with a median income of $113,320 per year. Located in Hempstead on the shores of Long Island, Hewlett Bay Park is the wealthiest neighborhood in New York and has a population of nearly 500 residents. It is also recognized as one of the top twenty wealthiest neighborhoods in all of the United States. The area includes a private Jewish high school for girls as well as a secular high school known as George W. Hewlett High School. The village boasts large multi-bedroom homes, lush green lawns, and Mediterranean style architecture. Homes easily range from $1.9 million to nearly $6 million while land is set at $250,000 per square acre lot. Residents of the area can enjoy nearby nature preserves such as the Hempstead Lake State Park, the Valley Stream State Park, and the Jones Beach State Park.

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