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North Amityville, New York

Introduction to North Amityville, New York

North Amityville, New York, in Suffolk county, is 5 miles E of Levittown, New York and 29 miles E of New York, New York. The town is located in the Nassau- Suffolk metropolitan area. North Amityville has a population of 16,572.

North Amityville History

North Amityville is a census-designated hamlet in Suffolk County, which was one of the original twelve counties created in 1683 in New York State. It was one of the first suburbs to welcome black homebuyers and was home to many people who worked for wealthy estates.

North Amityville and nearby Attractions

  • Lauder Museum
  • Tackapausha Museum and Preserve
  • American Airpower Museum
  • Old Bethpage Village Restoration
  • Belmont Lake State Park
  • Colonial Springs Golf Club

Things To Do In North Amityville

This area is home to vast areas of open spaces and greenery. Nature lovers have several recreational activities to choose from. The nearby parks and lakes have been designed and facilitated to provide a soothing atmosphere for those who want to relax. They also have amenities for recreational activities including fields and courts for a variety of sports.

North Amityville Transportation

John F. Kennedy International Airport is less than half an hour's drive away.

North Amityville Higher Education

Facilities for higher education can be found at SUNY College of Technology, Suffolk County Community College, and Hofstra University.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNorth Amityville Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%North Amityville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of North Amityville, NY

Comparing North Amityville 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women87
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Men54
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population31
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times35
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Housing Recently Built69
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Affordability of Rents13
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