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Lindenhurst, New York

Introduction to Lindenhurst, New York

Lindenhurst, New York, in Suffolk county, is 7 miles E of Levittown, New York 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.

Lindenhurst History

The earliest European settlers in this area were from Germany. They named it Breslau, after their native city of Breslau in Silesia. The town was established in 1873, and adopted its present name of Lindenhurst in 1891. The name was derived from the Linden trees that grew in the area. This area was also famous for the presence of Nazi sympathizers during the 1930s.

Lindenhurst and nearby Attractions

  • Belmont Lake State Park
  • Colonial Springs Golf Club
  • Captree State Park
  • Amityville Historical Society - Lauder Museum
  • American Airpower Museum
  • Old Bethpage Village Restoration

Things To Do In Lindenhurst

Lindenhurst is situated at an excellent location- the Atlantic Ocean is nearby and its golden sandy beaches await residents and visitors. Beach volleyball and other popular beach-related activities are common. There are some excellent and well facilitated parks and golf courses in the neighborhood as well.

Lindenhurst Transportation

John F. Kennedy International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Lindenhurst Higher Education

SUNY College of Technology, Suffolk County Community College and Hofstra University are the nearby centers of higher education.

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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