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Greenlawn, New York

Introduction to Greenlawn, New York

Greenlawn, New York, in Suffolk county, is 8 miles NW of Brentwood, New York and 33 miles E of New York, New York. The town is located in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Greenlawn has a population of 13,286.

Greenlawn History

This area now known as Greenlawn was initially named Old Fields. After the coming of the Long Island Railroad in 1868, Greenlawn became quite famous for pickle production. Samuel Ballton, who was a freed slave, settled in this area after the Civil War and once grew 1.5 million cucumbers in one season. This feat earned him the title of ‘Pickle King.' Apart from the production of pickles, the area was also known for its cabbage and potato farms.

Greenlawn and nearby Attractions

  • Huntington Historical Society
  • Heckscher Museum of Art
  • Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
  • Caumsett State Park
  • Huntington Country Club
  • Crescent Beach Town Park

Things To Do In Greenlawn

The annual Pickle Festival, which is held every September, is a well known local celebration. For rest and recreation purposes, there are several parks in the town which are fully equipped to support a diverse range of activities. The town is also home to a number of museums, which provide for many hours of education and entertainment.

Greenlawn Transportation

La Guardia Airport is the nearest major airport.

Greenlawn Higher Education

Suffolk County Community College, SUNY College of Technology and Norwalk Community College provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

Greenlawn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Greenlawn Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Greenlawn Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Greenlawn Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Greenlawn Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Greenlawn Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Greenlawn, NY

Comparing Greenlawn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men98
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population86
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built48
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents35
Affordability of Property Taxes12
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