Long Island is one of the best places to raise a family in America. Though the idea of moving out of the city is daunting to many New Yorkers, there are plenty of neighborhoods in Long Island with easy commutes to NYC that give young families the opportunity to own their homes instead of renting. Here are our favorite places in Long Island. Sand’s Point Town(s) North Hempstead Average Home Value $2,289,600 Average Yearly Household Income $250,001 School District Port Washington Union Free School District School District Ranking for NY State #36 Closest Train Station Port Washington – 30 min