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Atlantic Beach, New York

Village · Population 1,713 · #332 in New York
Atlantic Beach, New York

Atlantic Beach is a village located on the west end of the Long Beach Barrier Island in the Town of Hempstead, in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 1,707 at the time of the 2020 census..

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About Atlantic Beach

Set in the southeastern part of New York, Atlantic Beach is a small town, home to 1,713 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Atlantic Beach holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.44 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,893 residents per square mile.

What Makes Atlantic Beach Unique

  • Positioned in southeastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Atlantic Beach

  • Beginnings Bar & Restaurant — seafood
  • Ichiban Sushi Cajun Harbor — sushi

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Atlantic Beach

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Atlantic Beach

  • PS 197 OCEAN SCHOOL (THE)

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,713
Rank in state#332 of 595
Land area0.44 sq mi
Density3,893/sq mi
Coordinates40.5861, -73.7251

🗺️ Map of Atlantic Beach