At a Glance
Median Income
$138,866
$58,511 per capita
Home Value
$592,400
Zillow: $763,960
Median Rent
$2,122/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.9%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
10.0% smoking rate
How Lynbrook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lynbrook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lynbrook a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lynbrook residents earn a median household income of $138,866 , which is 85% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,511. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% 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 Lynbrook is $592,400 , 110% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $763,960. Median rent is $2,122/month, with 26.7% 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 1943.
Education
43.9% of adults in Lynbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lynbrook has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population20,251
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density10,075/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born16.8%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$138,866
Per Capita$58,511
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$592,400
Rent$2,122
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$763,960
Housing Units7,424
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation17 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.9%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Lynbrook was built in 1943.
15.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
16.8% 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.