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Introduction to Woodbury, New York
Woodbury, New York, in Nassau County, is 7 miles N of Levittown, New York and 27 miles E of New York, New York. The town’s population is approximately 9,010.
Woodbury History
Woodbury was originally a part of New Amsterdam. It was a Dutch colony until taken over by the British in the mid 1600s. During the American Revolution, this area was mostly controlled by British forces. Nassau County was created in 1899. According to records, one of the early names of this community was East Woods. Poet Walt Whitman and industrialist Andrew Mellon each once resided in Woodbury Hills.
Woodbury and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Woodbury
The African American Museum, the Northport Historical Museum, the Long Island Children's Museum and the Nassau County Museum of Art are some of the museums located within 10 miles of Woodbury, while the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Park, the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, the Roslyn Grist Mill and the Marshall Field III estate are some of the nearby historical sites. The Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Hempstead Harbor Park, Queens Botanical Garden, Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium and the Belmont Park Race Track are all accessible from Woodbury as well. In addition, the community celebrates the Egyptian Festival every October.
Woodbury Transportation
Air transportation is available from John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Woodbury Higher Education
The SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale, the New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury, Hofstra University and Nassau Community College are some of the colleges and universities accessible from Woodbury.
Woodbury strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | ![]() |
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