This Is The Wealthiest Small Town In Nassau County

NASSAU COUNTY, NY — Wealth can commonly be found in some of the nation's biggest cities, but what about in the small towns?

A new GoBankingRates study that set out to find pockets of wealth in the nation’s quieter communities found that the richest small town in Nassau County is Flower Hill.

There, the median annual income is $246,533. That's compared to a statewide median income of $82,000 in 2023.

As Mayor Randall Rosenbaum said on the Village of Flower Hill website: "Flower Hill is the best Village in New York State with access to North and South Shore beaches, easy access to New York City, and a community that truly cares for one another. We have wonderful businesses and restaurants you can take advantage of, as well as a world class hospital.

"We are a Village that has a strong financial record and provides our residents with high quality vital services and infrastructure."

The eastern half of Flower Hill is considered part of Roslyn, while western and northern portions are more closely associated with Manhasset and Port Washington.

In the 2020 census, Flower Hill had a population of 4,794. It is located fully within the Town of North Hempstead's 6th council district.

Flower Hill has several parks, including Flower Hill Village Park, North Hempstead Country Club and Elderfields Preserve.

Among the homes for sale include a $5.498 million price tag with six bedrooms on a 1.71 acre lot on Bonnie Heights Road. A $4.595 million home on Knolls Lane features five bedrooms and six and a half baths on a 6,500 square feet.

For the study, GoBankingRates analyzed income data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. “Small town” was defined as having between 500 and 15,000 households. Data is current as of May 16, 2023. Alaska wasn’t included because it doesn’t have enough data.

The top five wealthiest small towns in the nation are:

• Orinda, California (median income $248, 984)
• Noroton, Connecticut (median income $248,125)
• Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania (median income $247,930)
• University Park, Texas ($247,045)
• Flower Hill, New York ($246,533)

The least affluent of these wealthy small towns are:

• Shelburne, Vermont (median income $96,976)
• Cassville, West Virginia (median income $105,440)
• Inniswold, Louisiana (median income $106,759)
• Hickman, Nebraska (median income $107,604)
• Helena Valley Northeast, Montana (median income $115,833)