Moving to New Hyde Park, Queens NY — Complete Relocation Guide 2026

Everything newcomers need to know before moving to New Hyde Park

Thinking about relocating to New Hyde Park, Queens? You're in good company. New Hyde Park has consistently attracted families, young professionals, and multi-generational households looking for quality housing with genuine community character and strong transit access.

Cost of Living in New Hyde Park

$930,000

Median Home Price

$142,927

Median Household Income

32 min

To Midtown Manhattan

Income source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 | Population: zip-codes.com / U.S. Census ACS

What New Hyde Park Is Like

Herricks High School's 10/10 GreatSchools rating and 98% math proficiency make New Hyde Park Nassau County's top school-district value.

Herricks High School ranks #23 in New York State — one of only a handful of public schools in Nassau County to achieve a perfect 10/10 GreatSchools rating with 98% math proficiency.

Parks & Recreation

Lakeville Park
New Hyde Park Memorial Park
Multiple Village Greens

Local Landmarks

Herricks High School (#23 in NY State)
Marcus Avenue Retail Corridor
Mineola (Nassau County Seat, nearby)

Getting Around New Hyde Park

Transit options: LIRR New Hyde Park Station (Port Jefferson & Hempstead Branches), Nassau NICE Bus N24/N25, Jericho Turnpike (US-25). Average commute to Manhattan: 32 minutes.

Practical Moving Checklist for New Hyde Park

Update your address: USPS change of address, DMV (NY requires update within 10 days of moving), IRS, employer, bank, voter registration
Utilities setup: ConEd for electricity, National Grid for gas; call 2 weeks before move-in
Sanitation: NYC Sanitation handles trash/recycling — check your pickup days at NYC DSNY
Schools: Register at your local district office with proof of address; school year starts early September
Library card: Queens Public Library has branches throughout New Hyde Park — free access to books, internet, and community programs
Community boards: Queens has 14 community boards; look up yours to stay informed on local issues

ZIP Codes in New Hyde Park

The ZIP code(s) for New Hyde Park are: 11040, 11042. Note: different ZIP codes within the same neighborhood may have slightly different property values.

Finding a Home in New Hyde Park

Gadura Real Estate has helped dozens of families relocate to New Hyde Park and surrounding Queens neighborhoods. We offer free relocation consultations and can connect you with preferred vendors for moving, inspection, and legal services.

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