
Is Little Plains a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Greenlawn, New York - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
21 Registered Offenders Nearby
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible fire at a residence near Bay Road Drive East, with smoke or burning apparently coming from the walls. A unit was assigned as the primary responder. | Bay Rd, Huntington, NY 11743 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involves a 90 year old male with heart problems near Yorktown Place, across from the river, first drive. | Yorktown Pl, Northport, NY 11768 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving an elderly male with a heart problem is reported near Yorktown Place and Williamsburg Drive. The Kings Park Fire Department was dispatched with code 19 Charlie. | Yorktown Pl, Fort Salonga, NY 11768 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported aggravated harassment complaint involving an ongoing dispute between neighbors near Linden Street in Greenlawn. The caller was described as uncooperative and claimed to have video of a female neighbor harassing him. Dispatch notes mentioned a possible history of the caller yelling racial slurs at call takers and threatening to record police for an attorney. | Linden St, Huntington, NY 11743 | Assault Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call for a nine-year-old male is reported near Yorktown Place in the Willingford Drive area. Units are redirected for a possible traffic incident. | Yorktown Pl, Fort Salonga, NY 11768 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services are dispatched for an elderly man with apparent chest pain on Townline Road in Commack. | Town Line Rd, Commack, NY | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency involving chest pain in an 85-year-old male was reported near Townline Road and Burr Road in Commack. | Town Line Rd, Commack, NY | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible domestic dispute between partners near Longwood Road and Orchard Drive. Radio notes indicate no reported weapons, drugs, alcohol, or apparent mental health crisis involved. | Orchard Dr, Fort Salonga, NY 11768 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible shoplifting incident at a store in a shopping plaza, where merchandise was reportedly taken but later recovered. | New York Ave, Huntington Station, NY 11746 | Theft Report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services respond to an adult female possibly having a stroke near Donald Lane North. | Donald Ln, Huntington, NY 11743 | Medical Emergency |
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Nearby neighborhoods
Neighborhood Overview
Little Plains is a suburban neighborhood in Greenlawn, NY, known for its medium to large single-family homes and townhomes. Most residences were built between 1940 and 1999 and are owner occupied.
The neighborhood features a very low vacancy rate of 0.0%, indicating tight housing supply and strong demand.
Quick Facts
| Suburban Density | Suburban |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Little Plains real estate is dominated by medium to large single-family homes and townhomes, mostly owner occupied.
| Owner Occupied Rate | Most residences owner occupied |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Majority built 1940-1969, some 1970-1999 |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Little Plains attracts urban sophisticates, highly educated executives, and families with school-aged children.
| Urban Sophisticates | More than 98.4% of U.S. neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Married Residents |
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 63.6% |
|---|---|
| Income Rank | Higher than 95.6% of U.S. neighborhoods |
| Child Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| Foreign Born | 18.9% |
| Top Languages | ["English (69.5%)","Spanish","French","Greek (1.5%)"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["Italian (22.1%)","Irish (15.6%)","German (10.5%)","Asian (6.4%)","English (4.5%)","West Indian (0.3%)"] |
Commute
Most residents have a commute between 30 and 45 minutes, with a majority driving alone.
Little Plains residents mostly rely on private vehicles, with some using train and carpool options.
| Main Commute Time | 30-45 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 59.6% |
| Carpool Rate | 9.6% |
| Train Commute Rate | 7.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Little Plains?
The median home price is $914,423.
How diverse is Little Plains?
The neighborhood has notable Italian and West Indian ancestry populations and multiple languages spoken.
What is the vacancy rate?
The vacancy rate is 0.0%, indicating very tight housing supply.