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Introduction to Amityville, New York
Amityville, New York, in Suffolk county, is 6 miles SE of Levittown, New York and 29 miles E of New York, New York. About 9,441 people live in Amityville.
Amityville History
This area was originally known as Huntington West Neck South. The name was changed in 1846, when residents organized a meeting in order to find a better name for their new post office. Some believe the town was named after the boat of the largest landowner in the area. Amityville was officially incorporated on March 3, 1894.
Amityville and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Amityville
Local museums include the American Airpower Museum, the Old Bethpage Village Restoration and the Hicksville Gregory Museum. Nearby historic sites include the Caumsett State Historic Park, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site and the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Park. Belmont Lake State Park, Bethpage State Park and Cantiague Park are some of the parks accessible from Amityville.
Amityville Transportation
Air transportation is available from John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Amityville Higher Education
Nearby colleges and universities include Hofstra University, SUNY Farmingdale, and the New York Institute of Technology.
Amityville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Amityville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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