Manhasset Hills New York Map

About Manhasset Hills, New York

Manhasset Hills is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,692. The population density is 2474.3 people per km². Manhasset Hills is located at 40.7593°N, 73.6799°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11040.

Manhasset Hills rises with a quiet dignity from the rolling terrain of western Nassau County. It lies 2.1 miles west-north-west of North Hempstead, NY (from North Hempstead, NY: bearing 289°T), and is situated 6.2 miles east of Queens. The land here is a gentle swell, not so much hills as a thoughtful undulation, where mature trees cast long shadows across manicured lawns. Oak and maple, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers toward a sky that often holds a pearlescent sheen, form verdant canopies over winding, tree-lined streets. The air, especially after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and burgeoning leaves, a subtle perfume that clings to the suburban stillness. Homes here, often grander and set back from the road, speak of a settled prosperity, their architecture a quiet conversation with the landscape, blending harmoniously with the natural contours of the ground. The history of Manhasset Hills is a story of aspiration and transformation, evolving from agricultural roots into a desirable residential enclave. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the proximity to waterways that facilitated trade, cultivated the land, their labor shaping the character of the terrain. Today, the local economy is largely driven by services and commerce, with residents commuting to Manhattan or finding employment in the bustling commercial centers that dot the broader Long Island landscape. While no single industry dominates, the area thrives on its residential appeal, its well-regarded schools, and a sense of community that fosters a stable, almost serene, pace of life. The subtle grandeur of its estates, remnants of a bygone era, still whispers of the land's enduring allure, a silent testament to the generations who have called Manhasset Hills home.

About This Manhasset Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Manhasset Hills, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.759268, -73.679852. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Manhasset Hills and Nassau County.

Detailed location data for Manhasset Hills includes the ZIP code (11040), telephone area code (718, 347, 929), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Herricks Union Free School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Manhasset Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.