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Mineola, New York

       
Total population 18,808 Average January/July temperatures 24.0° / 71.4°
Median home price $ 482,000 Annual Precipitation 46.74 in. /yr.
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Mineola, New York

A longer version of this town’s name means “Pleasant Village.”

Cultural Attractions
The Mineola Fair began in 1865, and now takes place each May as the village’s largest annual event.
Economy
Mineola was considered the center of the county, which was primarily agricultural, for many years.
Geography
Mineola is located on western Long Island.
Historical
Mineola, Texas, was named by a railroad worker who dearly missed his New York hometown.
Recreation
The village is a short drive to New York City and the surrounding bodies of water.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 31.12 ° / 16.91 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 79.6 ° / 63.14 °
Precipitation (?) 46.74 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 97
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 110
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 482,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $68863.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $60054
Maximum state income tax (?) 6.85 %
State sales tax (?) 8.63 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .030 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 14
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 55
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 30
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 377
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 38
Number of libraries within the county (?) 76
Number of museums within the county (?) 38
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 13
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 18,808
Population density (?) 10,176 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 34.1% growth
Population over 55 (?) 5,337 people
Education (?) 29 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 71
Number of clinics within the county (?) 157
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 263
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