Why Live in Searingtown
Searingtown, a peaceful suburb of New York City, offers residents top-rated schools, picturesque streetscapes, and an easy commute into the city. The neighborhood features suburban-style streets with tidy sidewalks and mature trees, and a variety of home styles including two-story colonials, splits, high ranches, and split ranches. Homes in Searingtown typically sell quickly, especially those that have been renovated. Students attend schools in the highly rated Herricks Union Free School District, including Searingtown School, Herricks Middle School, and Herricks High School, all known for their strong academic and music programs. Searingtown Pond Park provides a tranquil green space, while John D. Caemmerer Park offers a playground and sports facilities. Nearby, the 98-acre Christopher Morley Park features an ice-skating rink, pool, and golf course. Shopping and dining options are plentiful along Willis Avenue, with local favorites like Vincent’s Pizzeria and Food Court Korea. Larger retailers and big-box stores are located along Route 25A, 3 miles north. Transportation is convenient with access to Interstate 495 and Northern State Parkway, numerous bus stops, and the Albertson train station on Hillside Avenue, which offers a commute to New York City in under an hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Searingtown a good place to live?
Searingtown is a good place to live. Searingtown is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Searingtown is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Searingtown has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.7 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $189,906 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 71.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Searingtown are home owners, with 3.4% of residents renting and 96.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Searingtown can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Searingtown neighborhood guide.
Is Searingtown, NY a safe neighborhood?
Searingtown, NY is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Searingtown?
The median home price in Searingtown is $1,449,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $289,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.75%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $7,520 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $322K a year to afford the median home price in Searingtown. The average household income in Searingtown is $190K.
What are the best public schools in Searingtown?
The best public schools that serve Searingtown are:
- Herricks High School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
- Herricks Middle School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Searingtown School has a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
What are the best private schools in Searingtown?
The best private schools that serve Searingtown are:
- Buckley Country Day School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average review score of 4.6.
- Chaminade High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 25:1 and an average review score of 4.4.
- Notre Dame School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
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Home Trends in Searingtown, NY
On average, homes in Searingtown, Long Island sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Searingtown, Long Island over the last 12 months is $1,382,500, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,382,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,400,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$603
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
46
Median List Price
$1,449,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%