At a Glance
Median Income
$129,033
$47,952 per capita
Home Value
$484,800
Zillow: $658,920
Median Rent
$2,099/mo
40.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
10.8% smoking rate
How Lindenhurst Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lindenhurst's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lindenhurst a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lindenhurst residents earn a median household income of $129,033 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,952. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lindenhurst is $484,800 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $658,920. Median rent is $2,099/month, with 40.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
31.4% of adults in Lindenhurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lindenhurst has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population27,106
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density7,228/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born15.1%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$129,033
Per Capita$47,952
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$484,800
Rent$2,099
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$658,920
Housing Units9,246
Rent Burden40.2%
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation21 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Lindenhurst was founded in 1923.
The median home in Lindenhurst was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
15.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.