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Baxter Estates, New York

Coordinates: 40°50′2″N 73°41′43″W / 40.83389°N 73.69528°W / 40.83389; -73.69528
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Baxter Estates, New York
Village
Incorporated Village of Baxter Estates
Baxter Estates Village Hall on August 10, 2021.
Baxter Estates Village Hall on August 10, 2021.
Nickname: 
VBE
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
Baxter Estates, New York is located in Long Island
Baxter Estates, New York
Baxter Estates, New York
Location on Long Island
Baxter Estates, New York is located in New York
Baxter Estates, New York
Baxter Estates, New York
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 40°50′2″N 73°41′43″W / 40.83389°N 73.69528°W / 40.83389; -73.69528
Country United States
State New York
CountyNassau
TownNorth Hempstead
Incorporated1931
Named forThe Baxter family
Government
 • MayorNora Haagenson
 • Deputy MayorCharles Comer
Area
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 • Total0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2)
 • Land0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
39 ft (12 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total991
 • Density5,445.05/sq mi (2,096.79/km2)
Demonym(s)Baxter Estatesian
Port Washingtonian
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
11050
Area codes516, 363
FIPS code36-04803
GNIS feature ID0943176
Websitewww.baxterestates.org

Baxter Estates is a village in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is considered part of the Greater Port Washington area, which is anchored by Port Washington. The population was 991 at the time of the 2020 census.[2]

The Incorporated Village of Baxter Estates is located on the Cow Neck Peninsula, within the Town of North Hempstead, and is recognized as a Tree City USA.[3]

History

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The Village of Baxter Estates was incorporated in 1931.[4] Baxter Estates owes much of its history to the homestead settlement of "Cow Neck" built in 1673 by John Betts and Robert Hutchings, which still stands on its original site at the corner of Central Drive and Shore Road, overlooking Manhasset Bay. This property was purchased around 1741 by Oliver Baxter, and maps of the time show that an entire wigwam village, belonging to the Matinecock Indians, may have been located on Baxter's land.

The Baxters, who were shipbuilders, whalers and sea captains, retained the property until the 19th century. Hessian troops were quartered in the Baxter House during the Revolutionary War, and in 1895 the first library of Port Washington met in the parlor of the Baxter House. The residence was designated as a historic building. In the 2010s, the owner of the home, Sabrina Wu, was in the process of submitting plans to demolish the landmarked home when a massive blaze broke out, heavily damaging the home on February 5, 2017.[5][6] The cause of the fire was not determined.[7]

The village is named for the Baxter family, which owned a significant amount of land in the area.[4]

Geography

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U.S. Census map of Baxter Estates.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), all land.[8]

Baxter Estates is located within the Manhasset Bay Watershed, which in turn is located within the larger Long Island Sound/Atlantic Ocean Watershed.[9][10][11]

Topography

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Like the rest of Long Island's North Shore, Baxter Estates is situated on a terminal moraine, known as the Harbor Hill Moraine.[12][13] This moraine was formed by glaciers during the Wisconsin Glacial Episode, and is named for Harbor Hill in Roslyn; Harbor Hill is the highest geographic point in Nassau County.[12][13]

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United 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 at sea level.[10][14]

Climate

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Baxter Estates has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa), bordering on a hot-summer humid continental climate (Dfa). Average monthly temperatures in the village range from 31.8 °F in January to 75.3 °F in July.[15]

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the village is located within hardiness zone 7b.[16]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1940760—
195086213.4%
19609328.1%
19701,02610.1%
1980911−11.2%
19909615.5%
20001,0064.7%
2010999−0.7%
2020991−0.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[17]

2010 census

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As of the census of 2010, there were 999 people residing in the village.[18][19] 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.

Census 2000

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As of the census of 2000, there were 1,006 people, 376 households, and 262 families residing in the village.[18] 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% were married 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. The per capita income for the village was $44,718. About 3.0% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government

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Village government

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As of June 2023, 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 Jeffery Eluto.[20]

Representation in higher government

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Town representation

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Baxter Estates is located in the Town of North Hempstead's 6th council district, which as of January 2023 is represented in the North Hempstead Town Council by Mariann Dalimonte (D – Port Washington).[21]

Nassau County representation

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Baxter Estates is located in Nassau County's 11th Legislative district, which as of January 2023 is represented in the Nassau County Legislature by Delia DiRiggi-Whitton (D–Glen Cove).[22][23]

New York State representation

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New York State Assembly
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Baxter Estates is located within the New York State Assembly's 16th State Assembly district, which as of January 2023 is represented by Gina L. Sillitti (D–Manorhaven).[22][24]

New York State Senate
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Baxter Estates is located in the New York State Senate's 7th State Senate district, which as of January 2023 is represented by Jack M. Martins (R–Old Westbury).[22][25]

Federal representation

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United States Congress
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Baxter Estates is located in New York's 3rd congressional district, which as of May 2024 is represented by Thomas R. Suozzi (D–Glen Cove).[22]

United States Senate

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Like the rest of New York, Baxter Estates is represented in the United States Senate by Charles E. Schumer (D) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D).[26]

Politics

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In the 2020 U.S. presidential election, the majority of Baxter Estates voters voted for Joe Biden (D).[27][28]

Education

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School district

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The Village of Baxter Estates is located entirely within the boundaries of the Port Washington Union Free School District.[22][29] As such, all children who reside within Baxter Estates and attend public schools go to Port Washington's schools.[22][29]

Library district

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The Port Washington Public Library on August 9, 2021.

Baxter Estates is located within the boundaries of the Port Washington Library District, which is served by the Port Washington Public Library.[22]

Additionally, the Port Washington Public Library is located within Baxter Estates.[22]

Infrastructure

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Transportation

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Road

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Central Drive in 2022.

Major roads in Baxter Estates include Central Drive (CR C36), Main Street, and Shore Road (CR E25).[30]

Bus

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As of April 2023, Baxter Estates is served by the n23 bus route, which is operated by Nassau Inter-County Express.[31]

Utilities

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Natural gas

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National Grid USA construction work within Baxter Estates in 2022.

National Grid USA provides natural gas to homes and businesses that are hooked up to natural gas lines in Baxter Estates.[32][33]

Power

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PSEG Long Island provides power to all homes and businesses within Baxter Estates.[32][34]

Sewage

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Baxter Estates is located within the Port Washington Water Pollution Control District, which operates the sanitary sewer system serving the village.[22][35]

Water

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Baxter Estates is located within the boundaries of the Port Washington Water District, which provides the entirety of the village with water.[22]

Healthcare and emergency services

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Healthcare

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No hospitals are located within Baxter Estates.[22] The nearest hospital is St. Francis Hospital, located in nearby Flower Hill.[22][36]

Fire

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The Village of Baxter Estates, in its entirety, is located within the boundaries of (and is thus served by) the Port Washington Fire District.[22][37]

Police

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The Village of Baxter Estates is served by the Port Washington Police District.[22][38][39]

Landmarks

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The William Landsberg House in 2016.

The William Landsberg House is located at 5 Tianderah Road.[40] It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[40]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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