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Lindenhurst, NY


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Lindenhurst, New York

Lindenhurst, New York, in Suffolk county, is 7 miles E of Levittown, New York (center to center) and 32 miles E of New York, New York. The village is conveniently located inside the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. There are an estimated 27,819 people in Lindenhurst.

The People and Families of Lindenhurst

In Lindenhurst, about 55% of adults are married. Many folks in Lindenhurst are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lindenhurst had a median family income of $67,315.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($18,096) in Lindenhurst. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Lindenhurst Housing

Approximately 81% of housing in Lindenhurst is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages.

Commuting

In Lindenhurst, 86% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Lindenhurst is to try the public transportation system.

Of Note

High Points

Lindenhurst 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 9%Lindenhurst Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Lindenhurst, NY

Comparing Lindenhurst 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
Age of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Men66
Well-Paid Single Women66
Male Share of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens42
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work58
Short Commute Times13
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
Housing Recently Built37
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25
Affordability of Rents24
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Property Taxes13

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