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Lynbrook, New York

Introduction to Lynbrook, New York

Lynbrook, New York, in Nassau county, is 4 miles SW of Hempstead, New York and 17 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, Lynbrook is home to some 19,911 residents.

Lynbrook History

Lynbrook was originally known as Bloomfield. It was later renamed Pearsall's Corners after the a local General Store, which was a famous stage coach stop for those traveling from New York City to Long Island. It was incorporated as a village in 1911. The present name was derived by exchanging the two syllables in Brooklyn.

Lynbrook and nearby Attractions

  • Hempstead Lake State Park
  • Belmont Park race track
  • Long Island Children's Museum
  • Rock Hall Museum
  • Children's Museum of Manhattan
  • Bronx Zoo

Things To Do In Lynbrook

Lynbrook offers numerous recreational facilities. You can visit Greis Park, Eisenhower Park, Tanglewood Preserve and Valley Stream State Park. It is also close to the Cradle of Aviation Museum, Hofstra Museum, Rock Hall Museum, African American Museum and the Queens County Farm Museum. Leisure hours can also be spent at the Prospect Park Zoo, Floating Pool at Brooklyn Bridge Park Beach or the Bronx Zoo. Golfers can enjoy their free hours at the Bay Park Golf Course.

Lynbrook Transportation

John F. Kennedy International Airport is nearby.

Lynbrook Higher Education

Nassau Community College and Adelphi University are close by.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyLynbrook Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyLynbrook Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Lynbrook Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Lynbrook Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Lynbrook Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Lynbrook Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Lynbrook, NY

Comparing Lynbrook 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
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men99
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity78
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents23
Housing Recently Built14
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime97

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