Living in Lynbrook, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lynbrook · Census data 2020–2024
Lynbrook has 20,325 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $136,696 (59% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $611,900, the median rent is $2,230/month.
Lynbrook at a glance
- Population
- 20,325
- Median age
- 42.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $136,696State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $611,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,230/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 75.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.8%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Lynbrook a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lynbrook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lynbrook the median home value is $611,900, 84% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,230 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,981 a month in housing costs.
Lynbrook median household income
The median household income in Lynbrook is $136,696 and the income per person is $62,995. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Lynbrook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,507
- Owner-occupied
- 75.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.4%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.87
Lynbrook demographics
- Population
- 20,325
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 7,011
- Foreign-born
- 18.6%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lynbrook ›
Education in Lynbrook
42.8% of adults 25 and older in Lynbrook have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 18.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lynbrook
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 56.2%
- Public transit
- 11.6%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Lynbrook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynbrook | 20,325 | $136,696 | $611,900 | $2,230 |
| North Lynbrook | 922 | $143,636 | $629,400 | — |
| East Rockaway | 10,077 | $124,929 | $621,300 | $2,416 |
| Malverne | 8,477 | $149,489 | $651,100 | $1,898 |
| Hewlett | 7,570 | $140,765 | $654,500 | $2,067 |
| Valley Stream | 40,315 | $133,190 | $616,100 | $2,124 |
| Malverne Park Oaks | 635 | $144,205 | $488,200 | — |
| Hewlett Harbor | 1,207 | $250,001 | $1,497,000 | — |
| Lakeview | 5,825 | $118,777 | $565,300 | $2,959 |
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What is the median household income in Lynbrook, NY?
The median household income in Lynbrook is $136,696, 59% 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 Lynbrook?
The median home value in Lynbrook is $611,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Lynbrook?
The median gross rent in Lynbrook is $2,230 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Lynbrook, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Lynbrook?
The median age in Lynbrook is 42.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Lynbrook?
The average commute to work in Lynbrook is 35 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lynbrook?
The unemployment rate in Lynbrook is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lynbrook?
42.8% of adults in Lynbrook 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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