Living in Lindenhurst, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lindenhurst · Census data 2020–2024
Lindenhurst has 27,142 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $130,128 (51% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $521,500, the median rent is $1,885/month.
Lindenhurst at a glance
- Population
- 27,142
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $130,128State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $521,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,885/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 87.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Lindenhurst a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lindenhurst
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lindenhurst the median home value is $521,500, 57% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,885 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,148 a month in housing costs.
Lindenhurst median household income
The median household income in Lindenhurst is $130,128 and the income per person is $48,673. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Lindenhurst: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,117
- Owner-occupied
- 87.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.4%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 3.21
Lindenhurst demographics
- Population
- 27,142
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 8,452
- Foreign-born
- 15.8%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lindenhurst ›
Education in Lindenhurst
31.9% of adults 25 and older in Lindenhurst have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lindenhurst
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 72%
- Public transit
- 6.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Lindenhurst vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenhurst | 27,142 | $130,128 | $521,500 | $1,885 |
| Copiague | 23,424 | $127,369 | $484,500 | $2,199 |
| North Lindenhurst | 10,952 | $123,342 | $495,300 | $2,100 |
| West Babylon | 43,570 | $129,519 | $531,900 | $2,225 |
| North Amityville | 21,138 | $136,654 | $466,500 | $2,467 |
| Babylon | 12,185 | $140,820 | $658,500 | $2,427 |
| Amityville | 9,588 | $106,285 | $569,800 | $2,247 |
| East Massapequa | 20,377 | $146,454 | $625,600 | $1,486 |
| North Babylon | 17,963 | $140,342 | $520,500 | $2,144 |
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What is the median household income in Lindenhurst, NY?
The median household income in Lindenhurst is $130,128, 51% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lindenhurst?
The median home value in Lindenhurst is $521,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Lindenhurst?
The median gross rent in Lindenhurst is $1,885 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Lindenhurst, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Lindenhurst?
The median age in Lindenhurst is 38.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Lindenhurst?
The average commute to work in Lindenhurst is 32 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lindenhurst?
The unemployment rate in Lindenhurst is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lindenhurst?
31.9% of adults in Lindenhurst have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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