Baxter Estates, NY is a small village located in Nassau County on the North Shore of Long Island. It is a residential area with a population of approximately 1,000 people. Although it is a small community, it has plenty to offer those who live there and visitors alike. One amenity that makes Baxter Estates stand out from other communities is its easy access to public transportation. Residents of Baxter Estates have several options for getting around town or into nearby cities such as Manhattan or Brooklyn. A few of the most popular modes of transportation include taking advantage of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) which connects Bayer Estates with many major cities within New York; NICE Bus which offers several routes throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties; and ferries that provide commuters access to Manhattan and other parts of Long Island. For those who prefer to drive themselves, parking is plentiful in Baxter Estates. All residents truly have the opportunity to explore all that New York City has to offer without having to own their own vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Baxter Estates takes 44.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Baxter Estates get to work:
- 40.4% drive their own car alone
- 4.7% carpool with others
- 7.0% work from home
- 34.6% take mass transit