Freeport is a waterfront village located in Nassau County, New York. It was incorporated in 1892 and is within the Town of Hempstead. The Village is situated near the south shore of Long Island.

Although considered now to be a bedroom community for New York City, the Village of Freeport has a thriving tourism industry. With its close proximity to many waterways - the south part of the village is penetrated by several canals that allow access to the Atlantic Ocean by means of passage through salt marshes. Many visitors flock to Freeport for the wonderful boating and fishing opportunities. A number of party boats and cruise lines will take you on fishing and dining excursions off the coast of Long Island.

For residents, this provides plenty of recreational activities particularly if you're a water enthusiast. Freeport has extensive small boat facilities and a resident fishing fleet, as well as charter and open fishing boats.

Freeport's famed Nautical Mile is a street with a variety of world-class seafood restaurants and unique specialty stores. Few places capture the essence of life at sea like the Nautical Mile.

With such historic charm of a little seaport village, but with the amenities provided by nearby New York City, Freeport is a desired place to live for many people. Real estate opportunities are scarce, so act fast!